With longer, lighter days and a palpable sense of renewal in the air, it’s safe to say that Spring is here! The arrival of the new season is the perfect time to shake off the winter blues and breathe fresh life into your home. Just as nature awakens, your interior should reflect the season’s vibrancy and lightness. Let’s dive into some spring interior styling tips to help you create a space that feels bright, airy, and utterly refreshing.
Featured in image above: Rosalind lined pencil pleat curtains, Rosalind cushion, Rosanna Amber cushion, Nigella Hedgerow cushion and Haywood 35mm wooden curtain pole by Laura Ashley.
Simple Ways to Refresh Your Home
Declutter and Organise
A full spring clean is the first essential step to styling your space for the season ahead. A clean and organised home without any clutter can help create a lighter and more spacious setting to live and relax. Begin by putting away heavy winter decor and replace it with lighter, more spring-appropriate pieces. Maximise storage by utilising baskets, bins and shelving to help keep clutter at bay. Also think about the flow of light within your space. Clean windows and mirrors can help reflect natural light throughout your home. Ensure any glazing is left clear to optimise light flow.
Embrace Light and Bright Colours
Say goodbye to dark, heavy tones and wintery hues. Spring is the perfect time to embrace palettes of soft pastels, crisp whites and nature-inspired tones to lift the mood. Think blush pinks, sage greens, sky blues and pops of sunshine yellow. A fresh coat of paint on your walls can work wonders to bring a new lease of life to your space. A feature wall in a lighter shade can instantly brighten a room or if you’re feeling ambitious, decorate all the walls, woodwork and ceilings for an all-encompassing, colour-drenched look. You could even paint furniture, shelving, panelling or opt for a bespoke painted curtain pole in brighter hues for some mood-boosting accents throughout your space. Wallpapers also work well for a splash of vivid colour and visual interest. Consider seasonal designs with ditsy floral and fresh botanical patterns in fresh tones to really emphasise the spring theme.
Featured above: walls, picture rail & skirting – Masquerade paint, ceiling – Blush paint, window – Light Gold paint, floor – Invisible Green paint, all by Little Greene.
Featured above: walls – Spring Flowers wallpaper in Garden, window frame – Garden paint, cabinet doors – Hopper paint, all by Little Greene.
Lighten Up Your Textiles
Swap heavy fabrics out for lighter qualities that reflect the season. Replacing chunky knit and faux fur winter accessories such as cushions, throws and blankets with lightweight cotton or linen pieces can really help to shed those thick layers, ready for warmer days. Bedlinen should also be light and breathable for added comfort. These homeware choices can also act as great colour carriers and introduce seasonal pattern to reinforce your spring scheme. Consider floaty sheer fabrics for curtains and blinds. These will allow natural light to flood your rooms for a bright and airy feel. Light, natural jute or sisal rugs are also a great addition, as are furniture pieces made from natural materials such as wood, rattan and bamboo. These textures add warmth and a connection to the outdoors.
(Featured opposite: Laura Ashley Lloyd throw in Dark Duck Egg).
Shading Requirements
Whilst spring sunlight is a welcome addition, it’s important to consider optimising your window coverings for effective light control and shading requirements. Lighter mornings and longer evenings may require blackout solutions in spaces such a bedrooms for better sleep. Effective, light-filtering window treatments can help to reduce uncomfortable glare on screens or surfaces and the risk of fading to furniture, carpets and interior decor posed by increased sunlight. With spring also comes variable temperatures and unpredictable weather with warm days followed by chilly evenings, so your window coverings need to be adaptable.
There are a host of high-performing solutions available to accommodate all shading requirements. Made to measure roller blinds are a great option, offering the perfect balance of style and function for any size window. Choose from blackout fabrics through to standard, screen and sheer light-filtering fabrics that allow diffused sunlight to enter while blocking harsh glare. Venetian blinds also offer precise control over light and privacy by adjusting the angle of the slats to direct sunlight away from surfaces. Alternatively, consider the Appeal Home Shading honeycomb blinds, expertly designed to provide excellent insulation. These help to regulate indoor temperatures by trapping air, reducing heat gain in warm weather and heat loss in cooler periods, ideal for springtime fluctuations.
This season is also the perfect time to embrace layered window treatments. Combine sheer curtains or shades with blackout / dim-out curtains or blinds for light and privacy flexibility throughout the day. We are pleased offer an array of sheer fabrics, dim-out fabrics and a premium blackout lining as part of our bespoke, made to measure curtain and roman blind making service. During the warmer parts of the day, sheer curtains can diffuse sunlight and reduce glare while maintaining a light and airy feel. In the evenings, the blackout curtains or blinds can provide added insulation, privacy and effective room darkening.
Featured above: Louvolite Magnolia Rosa roller blinds
Featured above: Appeal Home Shading Honeycomb Blinds
Featured above: Silent Gliss 6565 black tracks with wave & Swiss pleat curtains in SG Leviso & Polyflax fabrics.
Subtle Spring Accents
Instil a sense of freshness and rejuvenation in your home with some subtle spring touches, perfect for seasonal styling. Embrace greenery such as snake plants, ferns and other air-purifying houseplants that are both uplifting and easy to maintain. Fresh flowers can also breathe life into your space. Consider seasonal arrangements such as tulips, daffodils and lilies for a touch of natural elegance. Choose candles with fresh floral scents to create a relaxing atmosphere. Artwork and home comforts with spring themes such as floral landscapes or nature-inspired motifs will complete the look beautifully.
Refresh Your Outdoor Spaces
As the weather warms and we feel the overwhelming urge to spend more time outside, now is the ideal time to give your outdoor space a new lease of life. Begin by cleaning and organising your patio or balcony, sweeping away any debris and cleaning your outdoor furniture. Give any walls and woodwork a fresh coat of paint for an instant refresh. Shop paints here and use the paint finish filter on the left to view our durable range of exterior paints for beautiful and long-lasting results. Think about adding some potted plants and flowers for an enhanced natural and colourful landscape. String lights are also a great touch for a cosy ambiance, perfect for alfresco spring dining and styling.
(Featured opposite: cladded wall – Aquamarine – Deep paint, ceiling & frame – Slaked Lime paint, Chairs – Indian Yellow paint, all by Little Greene).
Overview
By incorporating these styling tips, you can create a home that feels fresh, inviting, and perfectly suited for the spring season. Embrace the lightness, the colour, and the natural beauty of spring, and let your home bloom.
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