With a hint of spring’s arrival, it’s time to give your home a breath of fresh air. Warmer days are around the corner, which means most afternoons will be spent soaking up the sun on your patio or cutting fresh blooms and placing them in vases around your home. As they say, spring is all about turning over a new leaf, and with this in mind, we put together some tips and tricks to give your room a new look in no time.

Transform your walls

Walls are like the canvas of your home, and they decide what the feel and look of a space will be. They are often the first thing you notice as you step into a room and with a splash of paint each wall can easily be transformed.
If your home is classic and simple, we suggest a neutral colour palette of white, grey and beige. If you want a bold statement in your home and are feeling a bit more adventurous, opt for accent colours; such as one wall in maroon in your bedroom or even hints of yellow in your kitchen. Paint is the ultimate magic wand to refresh a space, and with endless choices, all you have to do is choose a colour to suit your style.

Bright ideas

Lighting is an essential element of your home, and it can instantly add personality and life to any room. For a quick and simple change to your dining room, hang a chandelier over your table to add an elegant touch to the space.

A standing lamp in an entrance hall or living room will immediately change the experience of the space by shedding more light. If you are looking for a more cost effective solution, why not give a tired lamp new life with a pretty lampshade, either with fun patterns or muted tones depending on the style of the space.

Re-organise and edit

Giving away items you haven’t used in a decade is a liberating feeling, and it’s one of the many ways to edit the look of a room. After you’ve done this you’ll need to re-organise the things you love and store away items you don’t need right now, for example chunky throws for those cold winter days.

Shelving is a key element of your kitchen and living room, so make the most of it with a few select items on display, and pack away the rest. Stylish canisters and baskets add a new look to your room, and at the same time serve a purpose to store away unsightly goodies. If your kitchen is looking a bit outdated it may be time to replace your kitchen cabinets, or possibly just give them a coat of new paint.

Dress up the floors and windows

Refurbishing your floors can be quite costly but a quality rug can instantly dress up the floor space. If your rooms’ interiors are looking a bit tired, a new rug can instantly add colour and texture to the room’s look.

For your living room, find yourself a large cosy rug and place it under your coffee table; and for your hall way, find a lighter non-slip rug for a grand entrance. To dress up your space even more, simply get yourself new good quality curtains and blinds to suit the rest of the interior.

Attention to detail

Often left until last, but one of the most important elements of your home, are the architectural details and finishes. Your skirtings, lighting fixtures and cornices all add to the overall appearance of your interior.

If your home is looking a bit dated it may be time to replace your skirtings and cornices with something more simple and classic. If you are looking for more hanging space for your art as well as a luxurious feel for your home, a dado or picture rail is the perfect trick. Other small touches such as new door handles or curtain rails all complete the finished new look of your home.

With all these tips in mind, it’s time to get to work to create a stylish new home for the new season.