Transform your home this season by decorating with spring colours.
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IT IS TIME TO ADD A SPLASH OF SPRING TO YOUR HUMBLE ABODE Whether you want to add drama with bright cottage floral or soften a look with delicate spring blossoms, decorating with spring colors is a surefire way to dust away the winter blues and breathe new and uplifting life into your rooms. First think about your ideal palette; as always with stylish mother-nature, the typical spring colour shades work well whichever combination you choose, so it’s easy to find a scheme that will wake up your room and suit your taste.
For conventional schemes, why not stick to neutral tones in your living room but lift the look with fresh spring greens and washed whites for a gentle contrast? Spring border shades of soft pink, creamy yellow and dewy blue are soothing and pretty choices for bedrooms. Or, for those who prefer vivid looks, more vibrant combinations such as primrose purple, daffodil and woodland bluebell will welcome the new season into your home with cheery spirit.
PLANT SOME GREENERY Boost a white scheme with plenty of natural foliage and greenery for a simple way to add spring colour. Bringing natural elements into your space is all you need to herald the start of the new season – on top of all the plants here, the log side table provides an extra ‘au naturel’ dimension to this elegant conservatory. With furniture, keep the look light and fluid, and use materials that won’t distract from gentle colour and pattern. Modern light beech pieces will add a Scandi touch; white or eggshell finishes are timeless and elegant.
SAY IT WITH FLOWERS Create a romantic vibe with flowing florals in a beautiful, large-scale pattern. A powdery pastel colour palette lends this gorgeous bedroom a calming feel, with the pale- pink upholstery the perfect partner to the creams, blues and lilacs in the wallpaper. Aqua-coloured accessories pull everything together by providing a little contrast.
PAINT IT BLUE
Lift your mood and your scheme with a pastel-blue hue that would make it impossible to be in a morning grump. A colour like this is reminiscent of warm blue skies in the early days of spring and its soothing properties are not to be underestimated. Go for pale-pink floral accessories for a truly seasonal look.
WORK WITH A BEAUTIFUL VIEW Give subtle nods to the spring theme in a room that enjoys a fabulous view – the aim is to complement the beautiful vista, rather than shift the focus. A delicate floral fabric on the sofa makes it feel like spring all year round. Meanwhile hopping bunnies on the curtains are enough to put a spring in your step.
BE ADVENTUROUS WITH PATTERN Fill your hallway with joyous jungle prints that will remind you of warmer days to come every time you step through the door. Bold patterns like these demand a certain level of interiors bravery, but they look amazing. The door curtain is a striking pairing with the wallpaper, and works really well because the colours in the fabric are matched by the greens in the wallpaper.
CHANGE YOUR ACCESSORIES
Take a seasonal approach to decorating by updating your accessories so that they suit the time of year. Nature - inspired prints, pretty daffodil pots or pastel colours are easy ways to inject a bit of life into your kitchen scheme. White is an ideal backdrop, and looks really fresh with these fun spring colours and motifs.
CREATE THE PERFECT BALANCE Pair green and blue together for the ultimate in natural-inspired decor – think a walk in the park with lush green grass and bright blue skies. The secret to making this living room work is getting the right proportions of each color. While blue and green are the obvious colors here, white is used abundantly to lighten the look. Balancing the mix of block color and pattern is also the key to this refreshing scheme.
GO FOR SPRING MOTIFS Cheer up your dining room with playful and pared-down prints. Mix soft pastel patterns with muted plains. Tablecloths, tea towels and seat pads in different nature-inspired prints freshen this cool blue scheme letting the rustic dining table sing with colour. The striped blind at the window lets the sunshine filter through creating an uplifting and airy atmosphere.
ADOPT A NEUTRAL APPROACH Get the linear look with an elegant sofa and tall display cabinet in soft chalky tones set in front of delicate paisley wallpaper, then layer up refreshing lime and earthy toned cushions. Botanical prints and sprays of fresh flowers add interest and seasonal touches.
MAKE FERNS YOUR THEME Calmer than florals, fern prints are the perfect choice if you want to inject classic pattern into a scheme. Start with neutral flooring, upholstery and paintwork, then add wow with an oversized fern- print wallpaper in a zingy green. Teamed with white and yellow accessories, the finished look is super fresh and uplifting.
SPRING CLEAN YOUR BEDROOM Let colorful fabrics take center stage in a simple yet sophisticated country bedroom. Tongue and groove paneling and weathered wood furniture create the perfect backdrop for colorful Artisan prints. Think woodland charm with richer hues and strong patterns like this charming rustic headboard fabric full of florals, berries and cute creatures.