SPRING SPACES
Walls of Change Refreshing your space for the spring season Have you ever woken up with the visceral conviction that something needed to change, but you couldn’t quite see what or where to start? Spring has a knack for bringing us this heady feeling, as the air softens and the light brightens. We dream of otherness, transformation and change. When we tackle a new project, change can take a myriad of forms, from extremely involved refurbishment to subtle
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accessorising, each still with an impact. A compromise is to consider your walls. We have quite a few of them (well, at least 4) and they are decisive in the atmosphere, style and experience of your space. But they can be neglected, with the focus being put on the ‘stuff’ between them. How to address - and dress - your walls for success? It is good to assess the uses and functions of your space before you start thinking of options and solutions. Is the space a day area, an evening area or both? Is it bright or does it need brightening? Does it serve all its purposes? Does it feel spacious or cramped? Is it inviting or cold, characterful or bland? Does it belong to another time or has it evolved with you, suiting your current lifestyle, taste and needs? Say it needs brightness and a feeling of airiness. A vibrant and light colour palette will refresh the walls and you could ‘colour-drench’ by wrapping it onto your ceiling and any woodwork. You can play with varying levels of sheen, from matt to high gloss lacquer, or paint the walls different nuances of the same colour. You could also add some clear or antique mirroring, in panels or as framed accessories, on a wall that will reflect light - natural or otherwise to give both perspective and openness. If what is called for is moodiness, drama and impact, I suggest deep, saturated colours that
