SPRING RE-FRESH: YOUR INTERIORS TOOLKIT

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BY KAYLEIGH TROTT OF STUDIO JUTE

A spring clean always feels like a step in the right direction, shedding the winter layers to refresh your space with a feeling of lightness. It’s often at this time of year that many of us undertake interior updates, whether you’re looking for an inspired new paint colour, the right textiles to finish off a bedroom, or maybe you’re about to embark on a complete bathroom or kitchen renovation — spring is a great time for a refresh.

Here we’ve put together your interiors toolkit, focusing on those key building blocks that form the foundation of each room — from walls and floors to fabrics and accessories — to help you effortlessly bring out the best of your environment.

Paint

The quickest and most striking transformations can be achieved with paint. Get creative with your surface — try highlighting details in complementary or contrasting hues to add an unexpected twist to your room. And don’t forget the ceiling; it doesn’t always need to be white!

Annie Sloan’s versatile paint is ideal for updating or refreshing furniture. It covers most surfaces with ease and the minimal prep time makes it perfect for those spur-of-themoment updates. A project pot costs just £7.95 and contains enough paint to cover a small piece of furniture or allow you to get creative with patterns and stencils. To see the delightful array of colours, and all the tools you’ll need to complete a project, head to the Island’s exclusive stockist, Dig For Vintage in Ryde.

The full 184-colour collection of eco-friendly Designers Guild paint will be hitting the shelves at Bayliss & Booth this spring. Available in four finishes, from matt chalky emulsion to durable quick-drying floor paint, this quick-drying formula is arriving just in time for your spring projects.

Floors

For these large surface areas focus on adding texture. Stone, wood, or the realistic-looking luxury vinyl all work well. Add soft wool rugs or hard-wearing flatweaves to high-traffic areas to add another layer of depth.

Transforming your floor is stress-free with the vast collection available at Long Lane Flooring. A brilliant mix of affordable and high-end brands; enhance your project with authentic hand-poured patterned tiles, real wood finishes, or incredibly durable vinyl.

With an emphasis on pattern, shapes, and materials, the indoor/outdoor Beija Flor rugs are a great way to practically zone your space whilst adding another dimension. View the collection at Acacia Bay, from £75.

WALLS & CEILINGS

Tile, paint, cladding, wallpaper, and even fabric wall coverings are all great options for adding a point of difference to your space, creating something unique that complements your existing design choices. Using an unexpected material here can add the wow factor you’ve been looking for. Think wallpapered ceilings and timber-clad internal walls.

The Spanish-inspired tiles at Long Lane Flooring add a striking burst of colour and pattern to simple schemes. Made from hardwearing porcelain for practicality with an artisan feel.

Fabric

Lighter fabrics for the lighter months. Changing up your soft furnishings for fresher seasonal pieces can make a huge difference to how a space feels.

Pack away the wool and velvets in favour of soft linen and organic cottons. Add natural motifs and colours for an added biophilic boost.

The Designers Guild Cavazzo fabric range at Bayliss & Booth is cleverly made of recycled materials. Easy to clean and suitable for a range of upholstery projects — including the in-store furniture collection. Select from the fresh range of colours to create a piece unique to you.

The new spring range at Anne Ginger Soft Furnishings is an uplifting and varied selection of organic patterns, textured linens, and nostalgic gingham. Work with the experienced team to create the perfect combination of cushions, curtains, and upholstery.

Accessories

Finishing touches are not to be overlooked. Having pieces around you that bring joy each time you use them adds a lovely personal touch to your room. Choose nature-inspired accessories, all harmoniously curated to make you feel as though you’re experiencing the outdoors in your own home.

A well-placed lamp can transform a room, creating soft pools of light and enhancing darker corners. Highlights of the new collection at Bayliss & Booth include muted colours and natural patterns. Available as sets paired with striking bases, or as a shade to update your own base. From Bayliss & Booth

Colourful cushions are a quick and fun way to update furniture. These new styles from Acacia Bay will be perfect inside and out when the sun is shining.

Looking for inspiration?

This Spring vase from the Seasons series produced by IOW Studio Glass is on display at the Glass Museum in Arreton. Filled with fabulous glassware, the Glass Museum has a well-curated shop selling unusual and rare pieces.

Plants and foliage add such life to a scheme that a space without greenery doesn’t feel quite finished. Look to the Flower Garden in Newport for a considered selection of stems and all the accessories you’ll need to make your plants and flowers shine. The knowledgeable team is on hand to offer advice on caring for your plants and inspiration on what to add to your collection!