12 Pieces of Cheery Home Decor That’ll Brighten Up Any Space

Who couldn’t use a bit of cheer at home this month? Spending days on end indoors is far from the norm, but when your space is peppy and bright, the experience is bound to feel at least a bit better. Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite items that will add some much needed joy to your house or apartment, whether it’s a patterned shower curtain or adorable planter.

Hopping in the shower just got way more fun with this fruit shower curtain , which several of our editors own. Who wouldn’t smile looking at this peachy pattern every morning? The shower curtain also comes in papaya, banana, and lemon patterns if peaches aren’t your thing.

Buy: Allover Fruits Shower Curtain, $39 from Urban Outfitters

Now that you’re spending more time at home, you can become the super attentive plant parent you’ve always dreamt of being. Plant new green friends in this adorable sloth planter from Urban Outfitters, which will look perfect perched on your windowsill. For under $20, it can’t be beat!

Buy: Sloth Planter, $18 from Urban Outfitters

This rainbow felt letter board will add a pop of color to your kitchen, bar cart, or home office space, making the everyday feel a bit more festive. But the best part is that you’ll be able to amuse yourself for hours on end thinking of witty messages to display. The next time you do have visitors come around, your creative quotes are bound to make them smile.

Buy: Threepotatofour Rainbow Felt Letter Board, $100 $74.99 from ban.do

A mod mirror shaped like a popsicle? What more could we ever want?! This sweet piece doubles as awesome well decor and is sure to make a statement in any room of the house. Getting ready for video calls just got way better!

Buy: Ice Cream Mirror, $90 $67.50 from Favor

Continuing the squeaky-clean theme, this flower-shaped bath mat delivers a sweet greeting every time you enter the bathroom (and we bet your guests will love the message, too). We won’t tell if you opt to keep it next to the bed instead to help you start each day off right.

Buy: Hello Lovely Bath Mat, $48 from Anthropologie

Treat your jewelry, lip balm, keys, and all your other odds and ends to some special storage. These colorful woven trays from West Elm are the sweetest—and would make for excellent gifts, too. Best of all, you can support a small business maker with your purchase.

Buy: Closed Mondays Tiny Trays, $30 from West Elm

Happy art is key to a happy home. This butterfly print just gives us positive vibes, plain and simple. Hang it in your bedroom or bathroom or somewhere else where you’ll be able to glance at it often. And if you aren’t in love with this style, take a spin through Society6’s hundreds of prints; you’re bound to find something that speaks to you!

Buy: Social Butterflies Art Print by Julia Walck, starts at $21.99 $15.39 from Society6

We were thrilled when two of our favorite brands, Anthropologie and Clare V, launched their collab, and this darling mug is one of our favorite items in the collection. You know you’ve been living off on coffee even more than usual these days, so why not make your mornings a bit more enjoyable with a bright hue and a fun French phrase?

Buy: Clare V. for Anthropologie Maisonette Mug, $16 from Anthropologie

In need of just a little something to brighten up your space? You can’t do much better than this bright rainbow rug from Rifle Paper Co. It has a textured, braided construction that’s perfect for high-traffic areas, and imperfectly painted stripes that add tons of charm. It’s available in two smaller sizes that’ll work in kitchens, bathrooms, entryways, and any other areas that need some cheer.

Buy: Painted Stripe Multi Braided Rug, starts at $50 from Rifle Paper Co.

Could this floral platter be more beautiful? Bust it out the next time you’re able to have friends over, or keep it on display every day by using it to hold jewelry and perfume bottles on your dresser. After all, there’s no need to save pretty items like this one solely for special occasions! Bright and colorful flowers (even in porcelain form!) are guaranteed to be an instant mood-booster.

Buy: Botanica Platter, $58 from Anthropologie

Plain old throw pillows are so yesterday. Add some sass to your bedroom with the iconic winky eye pillow from Urban Outfitters, which is sure to make your space feel a little more lighthearted and fun. Bonus points if it inspires you to keep making the bed every day.

Buy: Winky Embroidered Pillow, $39 from Urban Outfitters