How to refresh your home and garden for Spring

Bright, birdsong-filled mornings; sundappled afternoons; and evenings that stretch out beautifully—spring is a wonderful time of year.

It’s only natural, then, that we should want to celebrate it and capture some spring with a new look around the home.

With more than 70 years of experience designing and producing furniture, BoConcept have plenty of tips and tricks when it comes to home design. Here they share some tips on making the inside and outside of your house look its best once spring arrives.

How do I decorate my living room for Spring?

The living room often sets the tone for your whole home, so if you want to invite spring in, there’s no better place to do it.

Giving pride of place to spring flowers like dahlias and hydrangeas—in a stylish vase—will definitely bring the outdoors inside.

If you introduce some brilliantly white furniture, not only will you make the most of the spring light, but those flowers will provide a stunning splash of colour by contrast.

And carefully chosen statement furniture can do the same. For instance, you might pair a whitewashed bookcase with a soft green or slate blue armchair. What could be better than sitting back with a book on a spring evening? Whatever additions you make to the living room, white and blue are refreshing colours for the spring. They bring to mind the sea and all things nautical, instinctively relaxing us.

How do I decorate my bedroom for Spring?

The sun floods in through your window early in the morning—and, as it sets, the sun leaves a show-stopping blend of hues in the evening. Spring certainly shows bedrooms in their best morning light.

To match nature’s mood outside, you need to make changes inside. It’s time for light colours and materials. Think linen cushions and rounded, carefree forms that verge on the bohemian— nothing too sharp. Of course, rattan furniture is a classic spring look, while lighter, distressed woods also conjure images of spring getaways.

Aside from aesthetics, however, there are practical issues to consider. First and foremost is comfort. Higher temperatures mean that you’ll want lighter, more breathable fabrics and throws on your bed, which extends to the sheets underneath. You won’t be needing those thick, knitted blankets and rugs until the heating goes back on in autumn.

Yet you might want to go the opposite way for your curtains: sunlight flooding in at dawn isn’t always great for a good night’s rest. If you’re a light sleeper (no pun intended), blackout curtains are a must. Don’t worry, they’re not all burgundy or grey; you can find them in all kinds of lighter tones.

How should I furnish my garden for Spring?

The flowers are blooming, the weather is fresh, and you can hear wildlife all around—spring really is your garden’s time to come alive.

There are countless excuses to enjoy your garden during the spring. Perhaps you’re having friends over for the first barbecue? You could be indulging in a leisurely weekend breakfast. Or maybe you’re simply taking advantage of the weather to work from home in an outdoor lounge.

And if you can give your outdoor space a sizzling springtime makeover, you might never want to go back indoors. Here’s how to freshen up your garden after winter.

• Choose light coloured furniture

Outdoor furniture serves a whole range of purposes. It might even have to double up as dining furniture and a place to work. After all, many people now find themselves working at the kitchen table, so why not do the same outside?

Whatever you need garden furniture for, lightcoloured dining chairs, tables, and loungers suit spring vibes better. And white looks especially good in contrast against the deep greens of garden plants, shrubs, and trees.

Don’t worry if your favourite outdoor furniture is a darker shade, though—simply swap it all back around once the cascading leaves of autumn arrive.

• Choose some fresh accessories

If you’re lucky enough to have a large outdoor space, there’s no end to the ways you can bring a springy feel to your garden. One of the most fun ways is with the addition of a beach hutstyle shed, which will be just as practical as it is Instagrammable.

If you’re thinking a little smaller than that, some understated garden lighting can really make a difference, while a firepit will add a rustic feel and keep those long spring nights going—anyone for marshmallows? Or, for a more immediate transformation, how about a new side table and a few well-positioned plant pots?

The coming of spring provides us with a welcome opportunity to change up our decor. Outside, it’s mainly about making the space as comfortable as possible—while sprinkling those whites and light shades about, if you can—so that you’ll be outdoors and taking advantage of the spring as much as possible.

Inside, too, lighter hues are the way to go: for furniture, textiles, and any other additions you might make. And if you’re looking for some further advice, BoConcept St Albans’ free interior design service can guide you on the best ways to turn your home into a place where spring lives.

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