hi guys welcome back to our channel the number one place for people who love design arts and all
things creative i'm jacqueline and i'm an interior architect and designer here at D and B and today's
video is all about welcoming spring into your home and how to give your home those fresh spring vibes
it's officially spring tomorrow on the 20th of march so i thought i'd continue this series on
the channel where i give advice on how to make sure your home transitions through the different
seasons it was actually a suggestion by one of our subscribers so i just want to say thank you
and also thank you so much for all of your really sweet comments too i can't tell you how jealous
i am of you guys who live in hotter climates because here in the uk it only just begins to
get sunnier and warmer in the spring although right now it's like nine degrees outside so
yeah and i have to admit that i do tend to become a recluse in the winter and hibernate indoors just
like a bear does and because of that i think that's why i'm starting to love spring more
and more as the years go on because i'm more appreciative of the days getting longer and
being able to spend time outside without the possibility of freezing to death
it may just be overtaking autumn as my favorite season and because i'm getting
excited for spring i thought i'd create a video explaining how to achieve a spring
refresh with home decor and interior design tips so if you're interested let's jump in
i think a good place to start is by unpicking what elements make up spring
once we do that we can start to see what to bring into the home
spring represents rebirth for me and maybe you've fallen off the wagon with your new
year's resolutions at least i kind of hope i'm not the only one and i just feel with the change
in season it really creates the feeling of a fresh start for all of us i think we would all
agree that those classic spring vibes are all about having more light and longer sunnier days
seeing the cherry blossoms blooming and all the beautiful flowers celebrating spring festivities
finally spending more time outside and listening to the sound of wildlife coming alive
words that i think about when describing spring are fresh green sweet airy floral
colorful cheerful bright and playful so therefore those words will influence my
design decisions for my interior and obviously i know that spring is different for everyone
so take some time to define what things you particularly love about spring
starting with that bright and airy aspect the first thing you can do to refresh your home for
spring is start by swapping out the materials you currently have for example swap out chunky wooden
blankets with thinner cotton ones also think about your curtains if they're dark toned or just thick
change them to linen curtains or sheer wall drapes to create an airy atmosphere by doing that you're
able to let in much more sunlight so that the space can instantly become brighter a simple
way to transform your bedroom into the perfect springtime sanctuary is to change your bedding
such a simple way to instantly give your home a spring makeover and there are lots of fantastic
bed linen sets to choose from to give you guys some ideas you could go for
a very subtle spring look if you're not into over-the-top designs or maybe a classic floral
set and if you really want that wow factor why not go for lots of buzzing spring patterns and
speaking of patterns one that's really popular right now in terms of fashion trends is gingham
gingham has such an uncomplicated effortless design but the bold colors instantly add some
flavor to an outfit or interior for that matter so think about adding it to your
spring home decor through cushion covers bedding curtains tablecloths and tea towels
and some other easy textiles to switch up our throw pillows you could either change the dark
toned or fluffy ones you had in the autumn winter time to lighter fabrics just like the
other textiles i mentioned but you could also take this as a chance to inject colour into the home
flowers starting to bloom punchy easter eggs and plants growing are a few reasons why spring
has become synonymous with vibrant colours finally the dull gray shades of winter are no more and the
fresh vibrant palettes of spring sweeps in think about sprinkling in bold colors throughout your
home by using accent pieces and home decor items that will instantly create a refreshed
spring look if you're not into bold colors some springtime classic color combinations
are of course pastels which i like to think draw inspiration from a mixture of different things
we see during this season so pastels could be a good guide for those of you wanting to create a
quintessential spring look however if you're not into color at all which i can completely
understand because a lot of us want a sleek contemporary color scheme
then swap out your gloomy colors for stark white lighter tones this will make sure
you keep the interior style you're wanting whilst keeping it classy at the same time
one thing i actually think would make a big difference is by swapping out the bulbs in your
lights lots of us want to create a cozy atmosphere in the autumn and winter to create the illusion of
a warm space and contrastingly in the springtime we are trying to create a brighter and breezier
space so rather than using bulbs with a warm effect choose leds that have a cooler tint
what you're looking for is actually a higher color temperature which is measured in degrees
of kelvin or k for short the higher the number is the more of a stark white the tone
another big part of spring are the flowers i know florals for spring not exactly groundbreaking
but you guys know just as well as me that it wouldn't feel like spring if we didn't have
flowers in the home the same way it would feel strange at christmas time if there's no christmas
tree in the house it would just feel like there's something missing now of course it depends
on where you are in the world to judge what's in season but some of my favorite flowers for
spring are hydrangeas daffodils of course tulips cherry blossoms and spring colored arrangements
those are some fantastic pretty ones that really capture the essence of spring
and i would always recommend using real plants or flowers because it really does create that fresh
feeling we're going for however if you have pets then by all means get the artificial ones instead
if you aren't a big fan of flowers or striking hues then a plant i would suggest for you is
eucalyptus it has a pretty leaf and what i've found is that there are excellent imitation
versions of it it really is the perfect plant for those going for an understated clean aesthetic
while still incorporating some spring greenery let's move on to the fun stuff that we all love
the spring home decor products i think that a lot of you will want to put easter bunnies up
egg decorations faux grass and all things of the sorts and that's absolutely great
those typical spring decor items would be clear indicators that you're melding the spring season
into your interior design scheme my only tip with that is if you're going for those embellished
decor items use one or two in a space for example if you had a garland like this on the mantel
it speaks volumes you really don't need more than that in the living room right we're trying
to create a spring vibe throughout the home not make it look like the easter bunny's house
one way i love to incorporate busy spring patterns into the home is by switching up kitchenware
think plates serving bowls mugs dishes and ovenwear it's ideal for both people who love
patterns and color in the interior as well as people who have muted neutral interiors as the
kitchenware is such a small part of an interior i really love these kitchenware items they're so
much fun don't you think and as usual everything i've mentioned in the video is in the description
if you're thinking of decorative pieces to add to the space think about using glassware
that could be in the form of vases lighting artwork or just ornamental pieces again because
glassware is transparent it makes sure that as much light as possible is bounced around the room
which in turn will make your space look bigger texturally i love using seagrass to add dimension
in the home spring is a season that's heavily centered around nature and natural elements bring
the outdoors in to create serene environments for example using seagrass for storage is so much more
attractive than just a plain plastic box so have a think about adding seagrass home decor items to
your spring refresh something else to level up your wintry atmosphere is by mirroring a
spring smell into the home choose scented candles that awaken your indoor space and lift your mood
spring scents that have floral notes are always on trend and because there's so many varieties
you can choose to be in a pungent garden or be surrounded by delicate roses
i also like citrus aromas because i think that they're fresh and out of all of the candle scents
it's the one that's the most invigorating there's nothing more refreshing than doing the laundry and
then climbing into a bed with fresh bed sheets so think about buying a candle that has a fresh
linen scent for a light airy and beautifully clean atmosphere if you're a pet mum or dad then please
think about buying as little candles as possible because i know that they do really irritate our
little friends and if you do get scented candles make sure that they're non-toxic as well probably
the most uncomplicated way to decorate for spring is by trading your coffee table books
for spring themed ones think along the lines of gardening travel guides art books cookbooks
countryside cottage core or even fictional novels anything that you'll actually enjoy
reading and gets you in the mood for spring and that has a spring look to it
another one of my decorating tips for you if you can call it that
it's an oldie but a goodie and it's to carry out a spring clean
spring cleaning is said to have originated because of the persian new year that falls on the first
day of spring the idea of thoroughly cleaning the house is still practiced by iranians today
and of course throughout the world in many other cultures it's all about feeling new and ready to
go into the next part of the year multiple studies have found that relaxing in a clutter-free home
has a huge positive effect on your daily mood and ability to focus and health-wise
it decreases germs and specifically allergies as well yeah allergy season's coming fantastic
but set aside a day to blast your favorite tunes clean the house complete it and i can assure you
that you will feel ready to welcome in spring afterwards i actually have a whole playlist
with interior design and home decor tips so i've leaved it linked in the description for you guys
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my spring decor ideas and i really appreciate it if you've made it right to the end of this video
i hope that you have a lovely spring time and i'll see in the next video bye
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