Spring signals a fresh approach and the perfect time to prepare your home for sunnier days. Here are 3 simple things you can focus on this season.
1. CREATE A SPACE FOR OPEN PLAN ENTERTAINING
The warmer temperatures mean we are more inclined to entertain friends and family, and the desire to create a flexible, open-plan entertaining environment is a popular priority item. A simple rearrangement of furniture and declutter of items could be all that your space calls for, and think about giving the backyard and outdoor gardens a good clean up to seamlessly blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces.
2. ADD A SPLASH OF COLOUR
You’ve heard it said a thousand times, but paint really is a simple and cost-effective way of bringing your home up-to- date and breathing new life into a room. Don’t be colour-shy, instead pick up a paintbrush and embrace the new seasonal trends. You can source inspiration from the flora and fauna around you, as well as the array of fresh spring colours.
3. MAKE THE MOST OF NATURAL LIGHT
Over the winter months, your windows take a beating from the elements; and given the climate across much of New Zealand throughout autumn and winter months, a build-up of grime can collect on the glass and frames. It’s important to ensure your windows receive some much needed TLC in spring, so they are le clear and shiny and can let in as much light as possible. Wait for a cloudy day and give your windows a good wash for a quick and noticeable improvement.