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<\/p>\nIt\u2019s easy to see why people love the transition to warmer seasons \u2013 trees are bursting into life, flowers are in bloom, lambs are frolicking in fields and the days are finally getting lighter and longer. Moods seem instantly lifted with the welcoming of brighter skies, and new opportunities are hanging in the air, particularly when it comes to home decor.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re ready to embrace the new season in your home, we\u2019ve rounded up our favourite ways, both big and small, to brighten up your home ready for spring and the summer months ahead.<\/p>\n
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St Ives nest of tables<\/a> | @laraandlukehome<\/p>\n Bring the outdoors in with a stylish new vase and some fresh seasonal flowers such as daffodils, hyacinths or tulips in spring and peonies, dahlias or sweet peas for summer. If you need some inspiration, check out our blog on styling with flowers<\/a>.<\/p>\n St. Ives hallway unit<\/a> | @castlenumber19<\/a><\/p>\n Swap your wintery boots and cosy coats for new season alternatives, but don\u2019t forget to keep your wellies and brollies to hand in case of those surprise showers!<\/p>\n Morgan sofa<\/a> | @home_of_ivy<\/a><\/p>\n We\u2019re all guilty of having endless photos on our phones, so why not make now your time to print off some pictures to frame? You can create a personalised gallery wall with favourite family snaps, or simply make a statement with single larger frames.<\/p>\n If you want to add personality to your home then artwork is one of the best ways to make an instant impact. When choosing your wall art, go for a statement piece that ties in with the other colours in your room, or team several prints in similar colour palettes to unify the look.<\/p>\n Swap around your soft furnishings to add slightly lighter touches to your home, but you might want to keep a blanket to hand for those occasional chilly evenings.<\/p>\n Copenhagen chest<\/a> | @renovating_wynd_house<\/a><\/p>\n Take down your heavy curtains and swap for a sheer, lightweight alternative that\u2019s more suitable for the warmer weather and lets in the light.<\/p>\n Durham bed<\/a> | Durham bedside table<\/a><\/p>\n There\u2019s nothing nicer than slipping into fresh bedding. It\u2019s almost time to dig out your lighter duvet and treat your bed to a new set of sheets. There are lots of brands offering luxurious bedding, with some of our favourites including bedable<\/a>, Christy<\/a> and the Secret Linen Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n Exchange heavy blankets for lighter throws for a simple way to refresh your bedroom style.<\/p>\n Parquet sideboard<\/a> | @insidenumber.3<\/a><\/p>\n Rearrange a shelf or corner to inject a bit of newness into your space. Add houseplants to freshen up your room, with green tones perfect for adding a contrasting colour to your interiors. Stuck on how to style them? Check out our guide to decorating with plants<\/a> for help.<\/p>\n Evie loveseat<\/a> | @barn_owls_and_butterflies<\/a><\/p>\n Whether you prefer candles, diffusers or incense, give your home fragrance a fresh update. Some of our favourite scents to welcome the new season include lavender, jasmine, lemon, and fresh cotton.<\/p>\n Newton coffee table<\/a> | @livingwith_sienna<\/a><\/p>\n Ready to tackle that looming list to help get your home feeling like a fresh haven again? Make use of our simple guide to start on that spring cleaning<\/a> you keep putting off, from decluttering tips to cleaning spree hacks.<\/p>\n St Ives larder<\/a> | @barn_owls_and_butterflies<\/a><\/p>\n Our larders<\/a> and dressers<\/a> are perfect for keeping things in order in your kitchen\/diner. Alternatively, opt for a handy blanket box<\/a> to tidy away clutter at the end of the day.<\/p>\n Read our guide on reorganising<\/a> your home to find a place for everything, from kids\u2019 toys to kitchen supplies.<\/p>\n Parquet bedside table<\/a> | @my_interior_motive<\/a><\/p>\n Give yourself something to look forward to. It could be adding some new colourful accessories<\/a> or even taking the time to create a Pinterest<\/a> board or moodboard to help you re-decorate a room or two.<\/p>\n Newton desk<\/a> | Newton tall bookcase<\/a> | @littlehouseinlondon<\/a><\/p>\n Add that feeling of renewal to your home with a fresh lick of paint. If you\u2019d rather not commit to changing all of your walls, try painting a door or the skirting to add interest to the space.<\/p>\n We hope this little roundup will give you some inspiration to transition your home into the new season. Do you have any tips and tricks on how you get spring\/summer ready? Share them with us on Instagram<\/a>, along with any snaps of your updated homes by tagging #OakFurnitureland<\/a> and #GrowYourHome<\/a> in your posts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you\u2019re ready to embrace the new season in your home, we\u2019ve rounded up our favourite ways to brighten up your home ready for spring. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":28309,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[184],"tags":[324,224,243,230,299,325,905,326,904,367],"coauthors":[303],"class_list":{"0":"post-5242","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-inspiration-station","8":"tag-accessories","9":"tag-bedroom","10":"tag-dining-room","11":"tag-home-interiors","12":"tag-living-room","13":"tag-painted-furniture","14":"tag-seasonal-decor","15":"tag-sofas","16":"tag-spring-decor","17":"tag-trends"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5242","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5242"}],"version-history":[{"count":52,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5242\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29955,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5242\/revisions\/29955"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28309"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5242"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5242"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5242"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=5242"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}2. Spruce up your hallway<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n3. Wake up your walls<\/h2>\n
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\nHope wall art<\/a> | Langham table lamp<\/a> | @layered.home<\/a><\/p>\n4. Add lighter accessories<\/h2>\n
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\nMalvern sofa<\/a> | @thelarchhome_10<\/a><\/p>\n5. Swap your curtains<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n6. Give your bedding a refresh<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n7. Switch up your space<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n8. Add some springtime scents<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n9. Plan a deep clean<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n10. Get things organised<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n11. Moodboard your next project<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n12. Pick up a paint brush<\/h2>\n
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