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Get Your Spring on! By Adene Lucus, owner of Freyia DEKOR
This is such a great time of year for change. The anticipation of warmer weather, greenery, and lighter clothes is just around the corner. It’s a time of transition from the cooler days of winter to more daylight and warmer temperatures. Your home can also lighten up and with these simple, effective steps you can transform your interior, so it looks and feels fresh.
Lighten Up
With spring in mind, it is time to put away the faux fur throws and opt for lighter textures such as a light cotton throw or a Fouta towel which has a plush cotton terry on one side. They are soft and made from tightly woven cotton, so they are light weight but still hold their shape. Although the original purpose was as a towel used in Turkish bathhouses, they now serve a decorative element and look great draped over a sofa or tossed in a woven basket. They come in striped or solid patterns in neutrals or colour so any décor can benefit from this lightweight throw. Next, let’s explore swapping out cushions and pillows.
It is amazing how effective throw pillows can be in transforming a space. Without any, couches, beds, and benches often look empty; yet with them, they appear comfortable, complete, and full of personality. In addition to those benefits, they are often an affordable way to refresh the look of your space, which is why changing them can be fun for those who don’t want their home to feel stagnant. Mixing and matching patterns, prints, and textures for your throw pillows as opposed to matching sets on either side of your sofa is a welcoming trend because it looks so much more collected, layered, and interesting. Swapping out your furniture every season isn’t exactly advisable, replacing your cushions and pillows frequently is a sound and easy alternative.
Draperies
Draperies add warmth and sound absorption to a space and typically we see heavier fabrics in the colder months as well as darker colours. For spring choose a lighter fabric such as cotton or linen for an airy feel and one that allows the sunshine to flood in. Light curtain fabrics are your
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Start by changing up the cozy cushions on the sofa and add a lighter fabric or print. This updates the sofa while adding a fresh colour that ties in with the spring décor. If you still love your winter cushions you can also pair spring colours for a nice blend. Spring has yet to fully arrive, but the winter season is almost behind us. Wherever you have cushions, the bedroom, living room or benches you can easily update the cushions.