Thinking of updating your home decor this spring? As ever with Spring the latest decorating trends tend to focus around floral prints. There are also a lot of large leaf prints available, combined with the re-emergence of rattan furniture this can create quite the 70’s vibe! Metallic highlights will play a big role again this season.

If you are looking to update your home this Spring without a major renovation take a look at our top 10 ways to freshen up your home décor with the latest spring trends:

Ceramics, earthenware and stoneware


Handmade ceramics, pottery & stoneware are in this spring, from water jugs & mugs to plates, with subtle imperfections they add texture and interest to the table setting. They also work in any home, from modern contemporary to more traditional styles, you can find the crockery to match.

How about the idea of using mugs or cups as vases or holders for small pot plants in the study or greenhouse.



Making use of Natural light


With the rising costs of electricity and advances in interior design, natural light is becoming an important design trend for creating ambience in the home. And as the seasons change and the weather gets brighter and warmer, letting in more light is a lovely way to make the home feel fresh.

It might be as simple as replacing heavy curtains with a light friendly fabric like linen, or using standing and table lamps to light the room. However, if you are considering renovating the home, now could be the perfect time to add thoughtfully positioned skylights and light tubes to the outside of the house.

And while you’re at it, consider replacing those burnt out bulbs with LEDs. Did you know that new LED lights can last up to 20 years? So while you might pay a little extra upfront, the savings over time all add up.



Bold floral prints - feature walls, arm chairs and paintings



Highlight that wall in the study, bedroom or living room with a bold, colourful feature print. Floral prints as ever in Spring, are bang on trend; choose to incorporate on a statement wall with floral print wallpaper or for something quicker & more affordable add new throws, cushions, or even canvases.

If you’re feeling daring why not consider a signature armchair in a bold leaf print as the perfect highlight to a neutral palette in the sitting room or study. Brighten up the couch with throw cushions in prints of local flora, or hang a landscape or print of a simple banksia in the hallway to welcome guests into springtime.




Metal and wood furniture – try out the industrial look



The industrial interior style is embodied by the use of reclaimed materials and re-purposed furniture made of polished metals & wood with an unfinished look. The look started out being used in converted warehouse spaces but has increased in popularity and new furniture of an industrial style can now be found in many popular furniture stores making it easier to recreate the style in your own home.




Use of raw materials - metal, timber, linen, cork, rattan


Popular home decor trends will make use of raw materials, including salvaged timber and metal. The former will add a more natural feel to a room, while the latter can add a feeling of opulence and luxury. For outdoor furniture, or even indoor statement pieces, try rattan. Cork can even be used in a number of imaginative ways in interior design, such as in lampshades.


Linen curtains


Replace those old verticals with some sheer linen curtains; let in the natural light and feel spring's delicate touch. Perfect for a sitting room or study, linen curtains let in enough light to keep a room well lit without glare or harsh sunlight.




Rattan Furniture


The rattan look was already around last season but with the 1970’s interior look coming in this Spring we expect its popularity to increase. One practicality of rattan armchairs is that they can be kept indoors during the cooler months but moved outdoors once Spring arrives. The improvement of synthetic wicker & rattan type materials also means that the furniture is more hardy and long lasting than in the past.




Metallic accents


Metallic accents and highlights complement 2015 colour trends this spring. It could be as simple as a copper plant holder fixed to a white wall, or a burnished silver vase on a rattan outdoor table. Consider gold highlights in the living room or a gold or silver painted water jug for a heavy wood dining table.

In the bathroom small metallic candle holders in hues of copper and silver can add some glamour to a sometimes boring room.

In the study and the hall, silver painted picture frames draw the eye to memorable moments and artworks. When it comes to metallic highlights, the possibilities are endless!




White is the new black


In the bedroom white maintains a fresh appeal that feels breezy and comfortable as spring moves into summer. White walls, white sheets and linen and wood, with accents in metallic and earthenware are all key home decor trends. In fact, white on white, although admittedly not practical for some, can create a refined & simplistic style, and allows other statement pieces to take centre stage.




Other colour trends for the season


Warm pastels and dusty pinks are in this Spring and are a great way to soften the industrial look which some may find a cold style with its hard edges and cold metals. Blue is also having a moment, a tranquil mood setter it may be just what you need to calm & relax you after a long day of spring cleaning!