nce the Christmas decorations have been taken down and the fairy lights stored for another year, it’s an opportune time to look afresh at your home. Giving each room a thorough spring clean and sort out is the first step in rebooting the feel of a space. Clear out the clutter and change around furniture for a quick revamp. Adding a few choice accessories can also work wonders. “Adding new cushions is a great way to update your home each season,” says Hollie Brooks, co-founder of online homeware boutique, Audenza. “If you already have plenty of cushion pads, then look for covers in the same sizes as you already have. Another instant fix is to change door handles and door knobs – this is a great way to inject a bit of drama into an unexpected place.” Be careful not to overload surfaces with too many clashing items. Remove everything from your shelves and surfaces, clean and edit carefully, so that you can rearrange groups of vases or glass vessels, perhaps in complimentary tones or in a variation of sizes, to add interest. Offering an eclectic mix of home accessories at affordable prices, Darling &
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NISI LIVING ON ADDING COLOUR FOR AN INSTANT UPDATE: 1. Inject some greenery by adorning a shelf with succulents and trailing plants. 2. Add some colourful wall art to a blank space – it will reflect your own personality. 3. Add interest with shots of primary colours, with crockery, glassware or cushions.
Gold says it’s simple to update an interior scheme with a few well-chosen pieces. “It’s exciting to refresh, redecorate and reinvigorate your home,” says the brand. “Accents of gold are a fantastic way of making a space look more luxurious, while adding plants to the room also adds to the overall aesthetic, with hanging planters a great way to utilise a space.” Rohan Blacker, founder of homeware store Pooky, agrees: “For the New Year, we’re going to see a lot more investment in unique accessories that add personality to a space. Whether that’s a statement lampshade or an unusual mirror frame, don’t be afraid to experiment.” Lighting is one way to revamp a space quickly and easily. Matthew Currington, technical director at The Lighting Superstore, says taking inspiration from a Scandinavian design ethos is a good u
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