Seasonal Trends

The popularity of TV renovation shows has spiked an interest in interior decorating that has changed the way we style and furnish our homes. Gone are the days when you bought a sofa or a dining table for life. These days, home furnishings, just like high street fashion, are becoming sought-after items that can be adapted and altered to suit current trends. If your home is important to you and you love keeping pace with contemporary style, then you can have some fun adapting your home interior by changing your look according to the season – without breaking the bank. Here are some tips to help you create a new look you will love for every season: Spring After the long winter and cold nights snuggled up indoors, spring comes as a refreshing relief. Now is the time to de-clutter your home to make way for the new season ahead. Clear out any items that can easily accumulate during cold days spent inside, such as books, magazines and DVDs and find a home for them. Store away winter coats and boots and take the opportunity for a good spring clean. Remove cobwebs, dust surfaces and invest in additional storage if you need it. Now is a good time to have a wardrobe audit and apply the golden rule – if you haven’t worn it for 12 months, then donate it to a friend or charity. It’s time to clear out the old to make way for the new! Summer Lazy days at the beach, tripping home with sand between your toes, showering off with the hose, kicking back with the kids. Summer’s the time to fire up the barbie and enjoy the best of the Aussie outdoors. Making the most of your outdoor space will give you and your family room to breath and relax. Take the heat out of your day and cruise into the warmth of a balmy summer’s night by extending your living space outdoors. A simple outdoor dining setting with table and chairs is all you need to get you started. Have fun decorating it with an outdoor dinner setting complete with plates, flutes and cups in co-ordinated colours. Hang pretty outdoor lanterns and fairy lights to put a flourish on your outdoor room for fabulous outdoor entertaining. Autumn After the relentless heat of the scorching Aussie summer, the cooler autumn days can bring much-anticipated relief. Thoughts move from long hot days outdoors, to comfy nights indoors. An extra layer of clothing in the day may require a cosy woven throw on the sofa at night. Now is the time to consider your interior colour scheme too. Swap cushions, prints and soft furnishings in summer brights and splashy prints for autumnal themes. Gold, burnt orange, rich browns and amber tones add warmth to your home and celebrate autumn with flair. Winter Batten down the hatches – winter is here. Daily life moves from outdoors to indoors. Staying warm is the key. Opt for opulent reds, rich browns and warm tones. You don’t need to break the bank to create a winter wonderland in your home. Cushions and throws can create a dramatic new look to add cosy comfort to your sofa. Mirrors are a great option during the winter months because they help reflect sunny rays from outside in, creating warmth and shedding light into the dark corners of your home. Similarly, floor lamps are a good choice during the cold winter months because they shed light from above, creating a warm ambient glow, lighting up even the darkest corner for that cosy, snuggle down feeling.