6 Ways to Upgrade Your Home for Spring
Written by Claire Zeitler
We all crave the creature comforts of a cozy, well-designed home. So, how can we refresh and update our homes without having to change all the furniture? If you are looking to enrich or enhance the style of your home, here are a few of my favorite interior design tips that will make each space feel like new.
Walls
Thankfully, when it comes to walls, we have the widest variety of upgrade options, including paint, artwork, shelving, wall panels, and other decorative elements. Walls can make or break your space, but luckily, there are many easy-to-apply solutions to completely revamp a room. With the current trend of using a feature wall as the statement piece in a room, my favorite technique is to install 3D-patterned wallpapers, as they bring your walls to life and can make your room appear extremely interesting and full of character.
Furniture
Whatever piece you may want to add or replace within your space, make sure the proportions are correct. Nothing is worse than having bulky, heavy furniture blocking a small room. A tip is to choose furniture with high legs and wall-mounted elements; the more we see of the floor, the bigger the space feels.
Storage Space
Select intelligent furniture with integrated storage space. One of the biggest challenges we face in lived-in spaces is how to store the "necessities" of life without having them seen - it doesn't take a hoarder to accumulate boxes of additional belongings that, for one reason or another, cannot simply be discarded. Think beach chairs, suitcases, cooler boxes, and recreational toys. A great storage solution for spaces is a center table or a bed with a bottom storage compartment. Simply whisk everything underneath your sleeping pod in a complete, stylish disguise. Also, don't forget to make use of the walls with cabinets and floating shelves; this can create much more space.
Colour Schemes to tie everything in
It's important to find one colour scheme and to implement it throughout every part of the house, from the curtains to the towels. Tip: keep a clean base color like (white, champagne, light grey) and select one wood (like a white oak), one metal (like polished brass), one stone color (like white marble), and one strong pinch of color (like a emerald green or navy blue).
Finesse your floors
The foundation of any space. The right floor can make furnishing a room a pleasure. Tiles, marble, or timber floors are beautifully complemented by deep-pile rugs rich in texture, and in both open-plan and small spaces, use a rug to zone the seating or dining area.
Add Natural Materials to the Mix
Natural materials and wood are excellent ways to enhance and refresh your home. Seek out neutral tones in linen and cotton, and add wood, suede, and even leather to the mix to create a warm atmosphere. Introduce one consistent metal, such as brass, into the equation to ensure details throughout the space are cohesive. In combination with your beautiful potted plant, plush lounge with cushions and throw, and the amber hues of your soft low lighting and candles will provide your home will a feeling of being brand new.