DECOR TIPS TO REVIVE YOUR HOME FOR SPRING

Words by Lesego Ntsime | Images: Supplied

There’s just something about spring. Warmer weather, a little more time spent outside and a chance for our homes to take on a new identity. As the temperatures rise, spaces grow an affinity for softer colour palettes, effervescent atmospheres and decor fixtures that invite the outdoors in. 

The key to a spring-ready home is blending function with personal taste. Natural textures reference the earth by making a cameo on rugs and throws while the bedroom ventures into celestial realms. Along with linen napkins and stoneware finishes, glassware and crockery bristle the kitchen with life as they favour the outdoors. Overall, the philosophy is rejuvenation. Longer days and shorter nights mean sun-kissed sanctuaries that inspire a sense of tranquillity. Start your spring home revival with the tips below. 

Layers serve the primary function of warmth during colder months. As spring settles in, our homes shed them to welcome the warmth of the sun. Substituting insulating layers like fleece blankets and throws with intricately-woven fabrics embraces texture 

and helps retain the overall warmth, character and dimension of the room. As we mature into spring, consider losing the layers altogether to create optimum conditions for crisp air to flood in.

Pastels and prints abound, the spring colour palette is an exuberant and adept display of colour. Inspired by a blooming world, abodes mirror the exterior. Transform rooms with colours that lean towards softness as a backdrop and punctuate furniture with geometric and floral prints on cushions, rugs and bedding. Weave in elements of natural landscapes by contrasting kaleidoscopic patterns of colour with earthy neutrals and fauna or create the illusion of a wider space with whites. 

A natural inclination for spending more time outside during spring is expected. After months of hibernating indoors, our days are characterised by encounters with nature. Dining al-fresco takes centre stage with stoneware, ceramic and wooden crockery that is accentuated by textured placemats. Gold accents are seasonless - consider embracing a coalescence of glamour and subtlety by opting for golden-rimmed glassware for those special hosting occasions. 

If eight hours of rest is a prerequisite for an energetic day then the bedroom may be the underrated crown jewel of the home. The ideal bedroom is anchored in a palpable relaxing aura. Prioritise leisure  by opting for plush, aerated bedding and woven cushions and position contemporary/minimalist lighting fixtures on bedside tables to define your place of rest and refuge. Bedrooms are often personal lounges, think about pouring life into the room by adding coloured rugs, textured chairs and storage shelves/boxes for functional yet easy living.