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DAZZLING DISPLAYS


Refreshing an art display is a simple way to make a room feel brighter. If you have some spare pieces in storage that you don’t normally have space for, bring them out and think about what you could swap out. Look for contrasts of colour, shape and pattern that will stimulate your gaze. You can do a similar thing with books. Change up the ones on your coffee table and put the most inspiring pages on show. Or, if you have lots of colourful spines on your shelves, try grouping them together, co-ordinated according to shade.


HIDDEN TREASURES


Think about what else you have hidden in cupboards or attics that deserves an airing. Maybe it’s an old heirloom that you normally keep out of harm’s way, but for the moment belongs in the spotlight because it reminds you of family. Or perhaps you have some vintage fabric in an airing cupboard that you’ve been meaning to do something with – now could be the time to run up a new throw or cushion cover to spruce up a sofa.


SOFTLY DOES IT


Update your soft furnishings. Some of us do this seasonally anyway, with lighter curtains and bedding, but look at other things like cushions, chair slip covers and tablecloths, too. A new colour or texture combination is sure to catch the eye and lift your mood.


90 GET MOVING


It might sound obvious, but rearrange some of your furniture. Focus on the spots you’re using most right now. If you’re working from home, you might be spending more time in rooms or corners you normally neglect, which are prime targets for renewal. Move your comfiest chair where it’ll get most use, put your desk by an open window so you can get some fresh air, transplant a table lamp to lighten up a dull corner, or even change the angle of your bed – all will help daily life seem less routine. And as you’re going, use this exercise as an excuse to clear any clutter or congestion – sometimes, the emptier the space, the more uplifting it feels.


For more inspiration and ideas on how to refresh your rooms, visit Neptune.com/Edgbaston to book an appointment with their home designer Kate Bradley.


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