As the evenings start to get a little lighter and the frost begins to recede, now is the perfect time to update your surroundings, ready for a new season. If you’re ready to bid farewell to freezing temperatures and dull, dark mornings, you’ll be eager to transform your living environment in anticipation of sunnier days ahead. For inspiration, take a look at these eight ways to refresh your home ready for Spring:
Start Decluttering
Lots of clutter makes it hard to relax and unwind in your own space, which means your home won’t be as comforting as it could be until you start to declutter. Furthermore, lots of clutter can detract from your décor and interior design and make the place look far less put-together than it actually is. Begin by focusing on one room and decide what items you want to donate or discard. Following this, make sure everything has a home or create extra storage space for things you want to keep. Once you’ve done the leg work, it will only take a few minutes a day to keep your home clutter-free.
Redress Windows
Window dressings have a major impact on how a room looks or feels, which means you can transform the aesthetic of your home with minimal effort. If you want to embrace springtime, eschew dark, heavy curtains and blinds. Alternative options, such as shutters from Shuttercraft, can instantly make your home feel lighter and brighter. What’s more – they offer privacy while still enabling you to enjoy the springtime views out of your windows.
Add Some Colour
Neutral palettes have been on trend for some time, but you can update your décor by adding a pop of colour. A bright accent wall or statement feature is the perfect way to incorporate colour into your interior design, without going overboard. By complementing a larger feature with stylish accessories, such as cushions or throws, you can create a stylish, cohesive interior in minutes.
Bring Nature In
There isn’t a lot of opportunity to bring nature in during Winter, so you’ll want to make the most of it when Spring rolls around. Fresh flowers and indoor plants are a great way to make your home feel more vibrant, for example. Additionally, incorporating natural elements into your home can create the same effect, so look out for furniture made from reclaimed timber or organic bamboo and cotton linens.
Maximise Natural Light
Now that the mornings and evenings are set to be a little lighter, you’ll want to make the most of the extra natural light. As well as replacing curtains and blinds with shutters, you can increase the natural light in your home by adding a few extra mirrors. These will reflect the light that flows in from windows and illuminate other areas of your home.
Tackle Maintenance Jobs
After a long winter, there can be a lot of property maintenance to do. From replacing roof tiles that have been swept away by storms to clearing out the guttering and raking the leaves, make sure you’ve got a plan to get everything done. That way, you can ensure your home is in tip-top condition for when Spring arrives.
Focus on your Garden
When the weather is a little better, you’ll want to make the most of the outdoor space you have. Getting rid of debris, planting bulbs and restoring your garden furniture are simple ways to ensure you can enjoy the maximum amount of time in your garden this Spring. If you’re not naturally green-fingered, use hardscaping to create a low-maintenance garden or hire landscapers to do the hard work for you.
Rearrange the Furniture
If you haven’t changed the floorplan in your home for quite some time, try rearranging the furniture and seeing what impact it has. Even after redecorating, most people simply return their furniture to the same place. However, switching it to a new location can make your home feel brand new. Alternatively, treat yourself to some new pieces and update your interior design with a new sofa, coffee table or dining chairs.
Make the Most of Spring
As we’re spending more than at home than usual, it’s particularly important to enhance your surroundings whenever you get the chance. With Spring on its way, now is the ideal time to reorganise, refurbish and refresh your home. You don’t need to embark on time-consuming renovations in order to make major changes, so don’t worry about blowing your budget. Instead, focus on simple changes that offer the biggest rewards and the best value.
Luciana joined our team as a mum blogger in 2020. A dedicated mum to a lively daughter and a dog, Luna, Luciana brings authenticity and passion to every post. Her expertise in parenting and lifestyle topics offers practical, relatable advice for real-life situations.