SPRING IS HERE! HAS IT ARRIVED IN YOUR HOME?

The new season brings longer, brighter days after our very cold lockdown winter. It’s time for a new focus in the home, whether it’s a Spring Clean, some new decor, or buying a completely new property!

If you’re needing inspiration for home décor, Spring is all about the natural sunlight returning. It needn’t mean bright colour palettes, or a dash of floral, although these remain popular ways to bring the outside in, it’s more about how you maximise the light in your rooms, and what colour accents you inject. Whites and creams are great for a crisp and clean feel, while pops of colour can add personality with minimal effort required. You could also add a new lease of life to the garden fence, garden shed or front door.

Be inspired by the natural colours of spring – fresh greens, pale blues, daffodil yellow. Wallpapers are favouring wild tropical greenery at the moment – it’s everywhere, and can be a very effective feature wall pared with pale pink accents and accessories. Geometric shapes or stripes are a great addition against a simple base colour to add some personality. Natural hues of green or sky blue, accompanied by bright pops of colour, such as pink, orange or yellow, can breathe life into the simplest of spaces. On a backdrop of crisp white, the natural colours of spring feel fresh, lively and exciting to the eye. 

You’ll want to consider adding some homely touches. It’s all about balance here. You want to avoid clutter in the house, whilst maintaining a lived-in aesthetic. You want the buyer to envision living in the space without being distracted by mismatched décor or clutter.

Accessorise with colourful or textured cushions, scented candles and simple artwork to tie your decor together, or a mirror to add an illusion of more space.  Don’t forget a good old spring clean (not so essential If you have just moved into a brand new home!) Get into all those little nooks and crannies that don’t get a frequent clean. Don’t forget the windows, mirrors and the hard-to-reach corners.

Finally, lighting. As the natural light returns with slightly longer days in spring, your home will look and stay brighter. Consider adding layers of lighting to change the atmosphere of a space. Bulbs with a more yellow light will give a cosy feeling to the space. Overhead lights should be whiter to add an illusion of more daylight but avoid harsh florescent overhead lighting. Consider simple light shades that can be easily matched to different home décor styles.