National Decorating Month

Categories:: Special Interest
Tags:: Activities Lifestyle
Where:: United States
Date change rule:: Every April
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National Decorating Month inspires homeowners and renters alike to refresh their living spaces every April. This month-long observance encourages exploring new trends, tackling DIY projects, and discovering innovative ways to personalize your home. Get ready to declutter, redesign, and bring new life to every room!

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Expected National Decorating Month Deals

Throughout National Decorating Month, expect a surge of promotions from major home retailers and specialty stores. The Home Depot and Lowe’s typically offer discounts on paint, flooring, and tools, while online giants like Wayfair and Overstock roll out sitewide sales on furniture and decor. Look for paint brands like Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore to feature rebates and color consultations. Specialty boutiques and local design shops may host workshops and exclusive deals on unique pieces. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as April approaches, so keep an eye out for fresh ways to save on your next home transformation.

Platform Guide for National Decorating Month

Instagram

Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #NationalDecoratingMonth. Share your ‘before and after’ home transformations or create mood boards for spring decor inspiration.

TikTok

Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #NationalDecoratingMonth. Film quick DIY decorating hacks, room makeovers, or tours of your newly refreshed spaces.

Facebook

Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #NationalDecoratingMonth. Join home decor groups to share tips, ask for advice, and showcase your decorating progress.

National Decorating Month Hero

Elsie de Wolfe

Often credited as America's first professional interior decorator, Elsie de Wolfe (1859–1950) revolutionized home design in the early 20th century. Moving away from Victorian clutter, she championed lighter, more elegant spaces, advocating for comfort, simplicity, and natural light. Her influential book, 'The House in Good Taste' (1913), helped popularize modern interior design principles and established her as a pioneer in the field.

National Decorating Month timeline

2000 - Present

The Rise of Decorating Shows on Reality TV

“Trading Places” blazes the trail, only to be followed by “Queer Eye”, “Extreme Makeover”, and many more.

1986-1993

Designing Women Airs on CBS

Lead character Julia Sugerbaker runs an interior design firm and wins viewers over with her ever-so-flashy sense of style.

1976

Lead Is Banned from Paint

The Consumer Product Safety Commission passes legislation that takes all the excitement out of eating paint chips.

Early 1900s

Interior Decorating Becomes an Occupation

Actress Elsie De Wolfe, a.k.a. Lady Mendl, becomes one of the first well known decorator/designers.

Early 1500s

Wallpaper Is Born

Prints on paper begin to replace heavier and much more expensive hanging tapestries.

National Decorating Month FAQs

When is National Decorating Month?

In 2027, National Decorating Month will also take place throughout April, from Thursday, April 1, to Friday, April 30. This annual observance is perfectly timed for spring cleaning and design updates.

How many Americans decorate their homes annually?

Data consistently shows that home decorating remains a popular activity across the U.S., with approximately 70% of homeowners tackling some form of home improvement or redecoration in a given year. This trend reflects a continuous desire to personalize and enhance living spaces.

What is the economic impact of home decorating?

The U.S. home furnishings and decor market is projected to reach over $200 billion in annual revenue, with decorating playing a crucial role in this economic activity. This includes purchases from major retailers, online stores, and specialty shops, driving substantial growth.

What are the biggest decorating trends for 2026?

Looking ahead to 2027, trends are leaning towards sustainable and smart home integration, with an emphasis on multi-functional furniture and calming color palettes. Personalized touches, artisanal crafts, and a blend of modern and traditional styles will also gain traction.

National Decorating Month Activities

Buy some local artwork
Picking out new decor gives you a chance to make a unique statement about who you are and what you like. Sure, you could find some new decorations at a big box store. But even better — you could use National Decorating Month as an excuse to check out some local artists and see what really speaks to you.
Add a splash of color
Bringing in a little color is an easy way to liven up the place. Giving your room a makeover can be be as simple as painting an accent wall or sprucing up your end tables with some colorful spray paint.
Feng Shui yourself
Shaking things up a bit doesn’t have to involve spending a single penny. You could bring some new life into your surroundings simply by eliminating the clutter of unneeded items or by rearranging a room.

Why We Love National Decorating Month

It’s about making a new statement
Look around your living space. Do your decorating choices reflect your current taste? A display of empty liquor bottles or a poster taped to the wall may have been apropos during your college days, but maybe now you’ve got a taste for finer things, like actual poster frames. National Decorating Month could be the push you need to make sure your surroundings reflect the classy new you.
It’s a chance to change the scenery
Life can feel a little drab if you’ve been looking at the same wall art or patterned bedspread for a full decade. A simple change of decor or a shift in color scheme can make you feel a renewed sense of excitement about coming home and hanging out in your freshened-up crib.
It’s about getting creative
Keeping things the same is safe. But since when did we decide to play it safe? Switching up your environment means you get to make fun choices about color, artwork, or even just choices about how to rearrange some furniture. National Decorating Month is a great opportunity to get the creative juices flowing.