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INTRODUCE SOME LIGHTER FABRICS


Freshening up your home can be as simple as taking away some of the heavy accent details. With warmer weather approaching, there’s little need for velvet throws and cable-knit blankets, and you might want to store away your rugs to give wooden floors a more open feel. Spring is typically associated with flo- rals, but lighter fabrics in earth tones have a breezy feel that’s perfect for the changing weather. You could update your cushion covers or hang a set of lighter, linen curtains that allow for better airflow. We like Zara’s Natural Linen Curtains (£79.99, zarahome.com) which are made from 100% European grown linen and come in a complementary beige tone, that looks great in every type of home.


3 LET THERE BE LIGHT


Changing your lampshades is a really inexpensive trick that can add a pop of spring colour to a gloomy living room or bedroom.


Simply unscrew the shades on your table lamps and replace with some- thing bold and beautiful, like Habi- tat’s French Velvet Shade (£15, habi- tat.co.uk). Or, if you’re feeling really adventurous, you could experiment with a summery pattern, like Pooky’s Empire Gathered Lampshade (£63, pooky.com).


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