After a dreary January and a spectacularly stormy February, we think it’s safe to say that most of us are looking forward to warmer air and brighter days! The weather can drastically affect our mood and having been subjected to less than congenial conditions recently, we need to look forward with a positive mind set. Thankfully, Spring is just around the corner, with delicate snowdrops and sunny crocuses bravely showing the way. If you’re feeling slightly impatient and can’t wait for springtime and all that comes with it, you may wish to start planning how you can reflect the new season in your home décor. So, we’ve put together a few ideas to help you bring spring indoors so you can be full of the joys before the best of it has even arrived…
A Clean Start
This is the perfect time of year to give your home a deep clean. When the weather improves, you’ll be wanting to spend more time outdoors. The last thing on your mind on a sunny afternoon will be cleaning. Prepare your home for spring by tackling all the tasks that you put off during the rest of the year; wash the blinds, deep clean the rugs, and ensure all those frequently overlooked nooks and crannies are free from dust and cobwebs. To make cleaning less of a chore during the warmer months, try to keep all your surfaces as clutter-free as possible.
Say it with Colour
A springtime theme can so easily be achieved in your home simply by introducing colour. Pastel shades such as lilac, lavender, blush pink, mint green and light blue will all add a splash of springtime to your interiors. Whether plain or patterned, pastels will help create a bright, fresh and airy space. If you’d rather stick to neutral shades, they are also perfectly suited to this time of year too. The clean, fresh and stripped back look will provide a canvas for those soon-to-bloom botanicals and Easter decorations.
A Whole New Wall
Changing the look of your walls might seem like an effort for a seasonal interiors refresh, but it’s actually never been simpler. The selection of easy to remove wallpapers is vast, and they are a complete game changer, giving your room a whole new look. Add a feminine touch with pretty floral prints or create an immersive feature wall with a landscape mural. How about a vibrant forest scene for bringing the outside in! Of course, you can also freshen up any room with a new lick of paint. Sage green is set to be the nation’s favourite this year, and what better shade to use for spring!
Accents of Spring
Many of us (quite understandably) will still have our heavy throws and hygge inspired cushions peppering our interiors. If you’re feeling brave enough, swap your winter soft furnishings for lighter alternatives, along with spring like accessories such as yellow and green candles in sparkling glass holders. This time of year is all about nature, so liven up dull corners and bare surfaces with vases of flowers, fresh botanicals and pretty pampas displays.
Get Creative
You don’t have to spend vast sums of money on home accessories in order to embrace the new season. If you’re used to making your own Christmas decorations, why not unleash your creative side and make your own whimsical wall art or cheerful centrepiece for spring? A ring of wicker adorned with bunny motifs and pastel flowers will brighten up a bare wall. Vases of twigs can be brought to life with hanging ornaments or some spray paint. Perhaps, create a flower wall using artificial grass and flowers. If you’re stuck for ideas, but fancy getting crafty, Pinterest is a super source of inspiration.
At Hartleys we offer a range of furniture finishes which are ideal for spring. From bright cream glosses to light wood grains, these colours will complement a spring-themed décor, whether for a bedroom, study, lounge or multi-purpose room. Of course, our fitted storage solutions will last far longer than a season and will also mean a tidier and more organised home for the long-term. If you’d like to talk to one of our design team about your bespoke furniture plans, please call us on 01756 700471 or contact us via our website.