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Winter is now truly behind us, and as the seasons change outside your home it may also be time to change the look and feel of your home on the inside.From finding fresh new ways to alter your existing home decor to finding fashionable new window treatments and other home accessories, here are some tips to help you bring in Spring with style!Looking for a little more inspiration? The tips below may help you…

1. Let in the light
New curtains and blinds can have a huge effect on any room. They can add colour and style in an instant. However, avoid anything too heavy. Your curtains should be in keeping with the style of the room and when open should allow as much daylight to flood in as possible.Soft and sheer curtains are an ideal way of providing privacy from the outside whilst allowing the room to be flooded with sunlight.

2. Get rid of the clutter!
Did you know that extra clutter and crowding in your home décor can drain your energy?So, as we move away from the cold months of winter you should actively try and tidy away those winter items that you will no longer be needing through spring and summer.Of course, at first glance a de-cluttering exercise can be overwhelming. But once the task has been completed you will feel satisfied and pleased with the end result.Just think how wonderful it will be to live in a tidy environment, where everything has its place.

3. Switch your furniture and accessories.
Dont be fooled into believing that revamping a room requires lots of expensive new purchases.Take a look around the room and you will probably recognise that your furniture has been in the same position for many years.Don’t just leave it in the same old position – change it! Just moving a sofa from one position to another can make an enormous difference.If you are constrained by space and cannot move the furniture then play about with the accessories instead, switching the position of a lamp or mirror.

4. Take a look at the walls
A wall can be thought os as a blank canvas, on which you can add colour and decoration.Just think how easy it is to change the colour of the paint either radically or subtly.

5. Outside is just as Important as Inside
After winter has left its cold and damp mark on your house you will notice that the garden and the external walls of your home need some extra care and attention.Once you have got your garden looking nice and tidy remember to give your external walls a new lick of paint and give your front door a good, soapy wash.In addition to the garden you need to try and keep other external items clean and tidy, including your garden shed, children’s play equipment, driveway and garage door.

With just a little effort, the right furniture and collection of stylish accessories you really can create the home of your dreams.

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