Spring indoors. 5 ideas for refreshing your home.

The reawakening of nature and the beautiful array of colours outside the window encourage us to bring a touch of spring into our homes. That’s why this time of year is the perfect time to refresh your home. Depending on the needs of your household, this doesn’t always require major, time-consuming renovations. You might consider a new wall colour or rearranging the furniture. Read the tips below and find out how to refresh your home for spring quickly and easily.

Go for a bold splash of colour

Think about the effect you want to achieve. A major change or rather a subtle refresh of the space? If you’re dreaming of a bigger transformation, think about a bold colour on the walls. Dark colours – navy blue, bottle green or anthracite – work perfectly here. Go for a bold accent on just one wall so as not to ‘darken’ the room. Paint the remaining walls in off-white to avoid creating too much colour contrast. Don’t worry! A colour makeover doesn’t have to involve just painting. Sometimes, simply replacing or adding some cushions in a bold colour is enough. Also think about a rug, which will add extra warmth to the interior.

Bring greenery into your home

Tulips are the very symbol of spring – invite them into your home! Potted plants are also a good idea, but your choice will depend on your space. A lot depends on whether the room gets plenty of sunlight and how much space you can dedicate to your home jungle. Remember that some plants don’t particularly like being moved around or ‘bumped into’ as you walk past. In smaller rooms, it’s worth considering a cascading arrangement of plants, using stools or tables of varying heights, or hanging pots.

Consider buying flowering plants or those with colourful leaves. The sleepy plant, with its pinkish-green leaves, looks beautiful, but it’s quite demanding to look after (it needs a bright spot, but not in direct sunlight, and moist soil). A floral motif is also an interesting idea for wall decoration. It’s certainly less demanding, yet just as striking!

How about a touch of green in the bedroom? Opt for textiles in this colour and enjoy a spring-like atmosphere in your home. Choose a shade that complements the rest of your décor. Is your bedroom decorated in a uniform, light colour scheme? In that case, you can choose almost any shade of green, and even play around with several shades from this palette. If you want to add a bolder touch, choose cushions in an intense, bottle-green shade and pair them with a more subdued but dark shade of bedspread. Bear in mind, however, that green is a very dominant colour, so be careful not to overwhelm the room with too many accessories in this colour scheme. If you prefer more delicate, pastel interiors, stick to soft shades of green with a subtle hint of grey.

And if the ideas above don’t quite work in your home, you can always opt for floral artwork. There are currently plenty of posters with floral designs available – from the more striking leaves of the monstera to delicate retro-style sketches. Framed in wood, they’ll look lovely against a light-coloured wall.

Open up to the world!

Windows are the perfect place to enhance the effect of a spring makeover. You can use the windowsill as an extra shelf for flowers – just remember to check which ones like being exposed to direct sunlight. In the kitchen, use the windowsill as a base for herbs – they look lovely and will come in handy for culinary experiments. And if your window sill needs a bigger change – if it’s damaged, dirty or simply doesn’t match the colour scheme of your interior – try the Vilo window sill cover. Installation is really easy. It doesn’t require removing the existing window sill, which is a good solution for rented flats. You can find the instructional video here.

Pay attention to the details

Sometimes, all it takes is a gentle tidy-up to give your home a completely different look. Consider whether, as part of your spring cleaning, you could introduce a new storage system in your home. This will work well in any room, particularly in small flats where space for storage furniture is limited. And as a result, quite a few items remain on display.

In the kitchen, for our own convenience, we keep frequently used items out in the open because we want them ‘to hand’. All you need to do is buy airtight containers, jars and bottles in which you can store all your food in an attractive, practical and safe way. This way, we’ll get rid of those garish labels that disrupt the harmony of your kitchen (you can read more about the kitchen makeover with Vilo here).

Small storage accessories are also a good idea for children’s rooms, which are often awash with all sorts of toys. It’s worth buying a few smaller boxes and baskets, as this will make tidying up and taking toys out of containers easier. Together with your child, you can introduce a unique system for organising their treasures. This will make it easier to get ready for the next play session (taking toys out of one huge container always ends in a carpet disaster) and will teach your child discipline. Once playtime is over, everything goes into its designated container. Containers with lids work best – this hides the contents, and the flat surface means you can place things on top of them.

Relax!

Every member of the household should have their own space where they can relax and unwind. This doesn’t require major renovations; sometimes it’s enough simply to rearrange the furniture so that everyone has their own space. Of course, this isn’t always an easy task, particularly for families with young children. However, it’s worth paying attention to the little things that will let you enjoy your free time even more. There can be as many ideas as there are ways to relax at home, but do consider a few tried-and-tested solutions. Make sure you have the right lighting so you can curl up in a comfortable armchair with your favourite book or savour those longer mornings with a fragrant cup of coffee. If you’re a fan of soft lighting, consider using candles. It’s worth choosing ones with your favourite scent to enhance the relaxing effect. And if relaxation for you means being active, try setting aside a free space in one room that’s suitable for creative pursuits. That way, you won’t waste time moving furniture around every time. Whatever your needs, make sure your space has a unique atmosphere and feel at ease there.