As the days brighten and the air warms, that craving for a fresh start and a spring clean begins to creep in. But according to the experts, a seasonal refresh is less about deep cleaning and emptying out the wardrobe, and more about shifting the energy of your space in a way that welcomes the new time of year.
To help transform your home in time for the shift in season, Rob Burton, Co-Founder at Dapa Atelier and Interior Designer at Audley Villages, shares his non-negotiable top tips for achieving that perfect spring feeling in every room:
You don’t need a total overhaul to shed the winter blues. Swap out dark and heavy fabrics for a ‘light and layered’ look and trade your chunky knits for cotton and linen to give your room an instant exhale. To keep it sophisticated, experiment with mixing textures like smooth marble, raw wood and matte ceramics. It’s the perfect way to keep a balance of cosy and cool as the longer days come in.
Introducing a hint of gentle colour is the ultimate way to wake up the feel in your living room, along with swapping winter tones like royal blue and burgundy for mint green and warm eucalyptus. By contrasting an earthy palette against your existing neutrals, you create a space that feels fresh and inviting to your friends and families. It may be a subtle change, but if executed with style it can elevate your home in the best way for spring time.
Nothing says a new season has arrived like fresh flowers and greenery. To bring a touch of spring indoors, swap heavy bouquets for eucalyptus or olive branches.
They add effortless, organic shapes to any corner, while a few sprigs of coloured berries add a sophisticated pop of warmth and depth.
Mastering the mood of your space is a key part of resetting your home for the months ahead. Make sure you surround yourself and those friends and families you invite over with the right scents for a fun and easy way to welcome spring. By retiring the heavy, nostalgic notes of winter pine and clove in favour of airy vanilla or soft jasmine you help to change the ambiance that your home projects. These lighter fragrances act as a sensory reset button for clearing the winter blues and introducing a revitalised energy into your life.
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Audley Group is a specialist retirement housing provider which acquires sites, develops and then operates retirement villages. The Group has two brands: Audley Villages, founded in 1991 and aimed at the luxury end of the market, and Mayfield Villages, a proposition with broader appeal. Audley Group now owns a portfolio of 21 villages across the country.
Owners buy their own house or apartment on a 125 or 250-year lease with access to facilities and flexible care if needed, enabling them to live an independent and healthy life. Audley Group is an accredited provider of homecare and a founder member of The Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO), the main body supporting Integrated Retirement Communities across the UK, setting standards for the sector, and representing the interests of consumers and providers at a national level.
