Spruce up your interior space for spring

Infusing a ‘touch of spring’ into the home, can help to give your interior a refreshing and uplifting sense of space in the lead up to the seasonal change and its promise of longer, brighter days. Simone Hill has over 20 years’ experience in designing custom, unique interiors, and provides some tips and ideas on how to spruce up your space for spring.

Inject some fun into decluttering

Open the windows, put your favourite music on and get started on a spot of spring cleaning. Try to have fun as your headspace can make all the difference. Declutter and be ruthless, if it’s not functional or visually pleasing say goodbye to it. Baskets are perfect for stashing items away - from paperwork to extra throws or dog toys - plus they add natural texture.

Rearrange your space

Rooms can be given a whole new vibe by changing the lounge suite orientation. With warmer weather on the way there is no need for a fireplace to be the main focal point of the room. Place a floral arrangement or a large pot plant on top and reorientate the sitting space to face the windows and the new spring days.

Update your bathroom linen

Fluffy new towels are an inexpensive way to zhoosh up the wet areas in your home. Bright clean whites are refreshing or try a new season water colour in blue hues.

Change up your soft furnishings

Often two sets of furnishings for the same living space are enough to make a difference as the seasons change. Rich, warm, cosy colours and snuggly furs are perfect for autumn and winter, but for spring and summer try fresher tones and textures for a totally different look. Swapping heavy velvets for lighter linens can do the trick or simply add floralpatterned cushions into the mix.

Bring the outside in

Nothing spruces up a home like fresh foliage and flowers. Spring is the perfect time to feed your house plant addiction. They literally breathe life into your home and there is no such thing as too many plants. If you are green-thumbed opt for the real deal, alternatively there are some fabulous fakes available to add a lush green look. Fresh flowers and foliage look great in quirky containers, anything from vintage silver teapots to preserving jars tied with string ribbons – use what you have.

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