Lighten up your home this spring with a fresh colour scheme

Spring is right around the corner and what better time to redecorate your home?  The sun will soon be shining and the days getting longer, so prepare to makeover your interiors!  Choosing a new colour scheme is a great way to inject some life into tired, boring interiors and the good news is that spring’s colours are fresh, vibrant and exciting – perfect if you’re bored of your magnolia walls and neutral wood flooring.

Grab a brush

  

If you decide painting is in order, grab a pot and brush and get started!  Make sure you stock up on enough paint in your chosen shade for the room in question, as there’s nothing worse than running out mid-project.  Remember that using darker shades will make a room appear smaller, whilst cool shades could make a north-facing room feel cold, so choose your hues with care!  Off-white shades such as apple green or peach are great for spring – you can always add interest with wall decals or a feature papered wall.

Add accessories

For an easier way to update your home’s interior, leave the painting to the pros and stock up on some gorgeous home accessories.  From candles to cushion covers, window coverings to floor coverings, the right accessories can really give your living room a lift; plus accessories are easy to change with the seasons!  Floral or foliage patterned rugs look gorgeous in the lounge, and turquoise, mint green and yellow are all great shades for spring.  Mix and match with these fresh, vibrant shades and maybe inject a floral pattern or two into the mix as well.

Keep it light and bright

Take down those heavy, lined curtains and prepare for the lighter, brighter months with sheer window coverings.  Voiles are a great way to let the light into your home whilst providing you with a degree of privacy, and if you need added privacy, just invest in some paper or roller blinds for a fresh spring look.  You’ll find patterned and coloured voiles as well as traditional white ones, and these are ideal for adding some contemporary style to any home.

Injecting some of the brightness of spring into your home is easy if you know how.  Make sure you remove dark, heavy furniture and accessories and replace them with bright, vibrant styles that are perfect for the new season.  Another great tip is to bin those mulled wine and spiced apple air fresheners and invest in some fresh smelling scented candles or reed diffusers.  Scents such as fresh linen, green apple and vanilla are all great for spring and will create an instantly welcoming ambience in your home that visitors will find hard to resist.  You don’t have to spend a fortune either – mix and match budget pieces from high street stores with designer brands for a look that is stylish yet won’t break the bank.  Your friends and family will be envious of your gorgeous new space and wondering how you managed to achieve such stylish interiors without spending a fortune hiring an interior design agency! Or, if you do have a bit of money to spend and would you home looking completely stunning, then try giving Harrowby Designs a call, or visit their website at: www.harrowbydesigns.co.uk and have a browse… we hope that you find something that you like!