Trend: Spring time pastels living room
Spring is such a favourite time of year. Like the turning of the New Year it’s a great time to plan new beginnings, but unlike January, this time of year brings bluer skies, longer days and the promise of warm weather. So I for one feel more motivated to get things done!
This week I was invited by ITV’s This Morning to do a makeover on their Green Room with a Spring theme, so I picked one of the hottest trends in interiors right now, for powder soft pastels and spring like bloom motifs. This look works great in any vintage interior but I think the modern fresh shades work well in a contemporary scheme too. I focused on the accessories so you can feel you can update your existing interior. These are my key ways to freshen up your home this Spring. Read to the end as I’ve posted all the shopping below.
I always associate Spring with decorating. With the Easter bank holidays approaching it’s a great time to tackle a new colour scheme. In this one, rather than wallpaper I’ve gone for a fresh hue on the walls. Paint is really one of the most transformational ways to update your home. And the quickest and easiest! A clever little trick is to colour block rather than use the same colour on all four walls. You might pick one wall out in a complimentary colour, or as I’ve done here paint a block mid wall in order to frame a collection of pictures.
Jocelyn Armchair in Phoebe Print, £499 Marks & Spencer.
One of my favourite ways to add pattern and a fresh twist to a scheme is with a signature armchair. I’m loving this one from Marks and Spencers. I’m crazy for patterned upholstery but having a whole sofa in a print is some commitment. But a patterned chair is all you need to add the interest.
You Are My Favorite Cushion, £29.50, Marks & Spencer. Sketchy rabbit cushion, £7, Cotton fringed cushion, £7 George Home. Home sweet home cushion, £13, B&Q
Anyone who follows this blog will know I’m potty for cushions. I own far too many its out of control! But with the high street producing such affordable and great designs it’s not out of the question to trck up your interior seasonally. Say soft pastel cushions in Spring and then deep velvet ones when summer turns to Autumn. My advise is to always mix a medley of patterns with plains for a balanced display.
A fresh new rug on the floor is another easy and accessible way to transform the look. In the spirit of Spring cleaning you could have your carpets or existing rugs cleaned., that can be pretty transformational in itself! Or go for a fresh new bold design. A colourful rug can really anchor the room and pull your colourscheme together. I love this painterly abstract deisgn by Bluebell Gray.
There are so many fabulous Spring inspired accessories around on the high street right now which makes it really affordable to create a new display. I’m loving all the painterly spring bloom motifs. Room scent is another great way to freshen up your home that’s often really overlooked. I’d go for a Spring time smell that’s fresh and invigorating this time of year.
Finally the onset of Spring brings bucket full of blooms into the shops. Daffoldils, Narcissi, Hyacinth, Anemones, Rununculas, Tulips and Pussy willow are all amongst my favourites. My stylist tip is to be really generous. Buy armfuls and pack them into a selection of vintage cut glasss vases. Rather than mix them up they look really impactful if you group them as flower type per vase in blocks of colours.
You can watch the clip from ITV This Morning here.
Here is a list of the suppliers for this set
THE WICKER COMPANY
WickerHandbag – £19.99
White Single Picnic Basket – £19.99
DEBENHAMS
Ashley Thomas teapot – Debenhams – £20
Ashley Thomas Cake tins – Debenhams – set of 2 for £20
Ashley Thomas Trinket tray – Debenhams – set of 2 for £12
Ashley Thomas ‘Home Sweet Home’ glass wall art – Debenhams – £10
Ashley Thomas Glass vase – Debenhams – £18
Ashley Thomas ‘Home Bunting’ glass wall art – Debenhams – £17
GEORGE HOME AT ASDA
Pink floral stick lamp – George Home – £17
Bird plaque – George Home – £5
Birds in a bell jar – George Home – £12
Pretty votives – George Home – set of 3 for £5
Sketchy rabbit cushion – George Home – £7
Cotton fringed cushion – George Home – £7
Floral Jewellery box – George Home – £12
TESCO
Connecticut round coffee table – Tesco.com – £79
Stockholm nest of 2 tables – Tesco.com – £129
Recycled vase – Tesco.com – £8
White Rose and Blossom Reed Diffusers – Tesco.com – £8.00
MARKS AND SPENCER
Harper Large Sofa in Santana Lilac – Marks & Spencer – £999
Jocelyn Armchair in Phoebe Print – Marks & Spencer – £499
Diamond Cut Hurricane – Marks & Spencer – £35
Pretty Pink Bird Mug – Marks & Spencer – £6
Pale Pink Tassle Velvet Cushion – Marks & Spencer – £19.50
Louisa Floral Cushion – Marks & Spencer – £25
Duck Egg Velvet Cushion – Marks & Spencer – £19.50
Floral Hurricane – Marks & Spencer – £25
Bird in Bloom Urn Vase – Marks & Spencer – £35
You Are My Favorite Cushion – Marks & Spencer – £29.50
Magnolia Crackle Vase – Marks & Spencer – £25
Fleur Cylinder Vase – Marks & Spencer – £15
Pink Press Glass Hurricane – Marks & Spencer – £19.50
Blue Rosalie Cake Stand – Marks & Spencer – £29.50
LAURA ASHLEY
Elgin spindle leg side table – Laura Ashley – £85
Small glass pear – Laura Ashley – £15
Clear bud vases – Laura Ashley – £25
Leaping rabbit ornament – Laura Ashley – £20
Hedgerow scented candle – Laura Ashley – £15
Flower show cushion berry mix – Laura Ashley – £50
Ella embroidered cushion berry mix – Laura Ashley – £60
Logan throw – Laura Ashley – £50
Nigella cushion – Laura Ashley – £40 (In Cyclamen, apple and antique gold)
Dorset Bookcase – Laura Ashley – £1,150
Cooks Kitchen English Apple and Mint Candle – Laura Ashley – £10
Cooks Kitchen English Apple and Mint Room Spray – Laura Ashley – £10
B&Q
Wild flowers set of 3 canvases – B&Q – £10
Cliptop frosted candle – B&Q – £4
Beauty In Simplicity cushion – B&Q – £9
White ceramic bunny ornament – B&Q – £12
Home sweet home cushion – B&Q – £13
Woven mauve cushion – B&Q – £9
Shine a light glass candle holder – B&Q – £10
Home sweet home plaque – B&Q – £5
Love laughter sunshine plaque – B&Q – £5
Bluebell meadow wall art – B&Q – £20
Cream chevron wool throw – B&Q – £22
White gloss geometric lantern – B&Q – £15
Just be happy cushion – B&Q – £11
White matt dash bottle (small) – B&Q – £5
White matt dash bottle (large) – B&Q – £8
Pink frosted jar candle – B&Q – £4
Adelsbury floor lamp – B&Q – £43
Estiva white floor lamp – B&Q – £35
DULUX
Dulux paint, Matt emulsion in Fresh stem and 70YR 56/190, 2.5 litres, £24.49, dulux.co.uk
BLUEBELLGRAY
Lola rug – Bluebellgray – £375
