Blossom is blooming, the sun is (sometimes) shining, and Spring has arrived! After a long, dark Winter, our homes and our minds can feel a bit stale and in need of refreshing. While nothing beats a good old wardrobe clear-out or rearranging of the furniture, we don’t all have time for the traditional Spring Clean. Sometimes a little serotonin boost is all we need to leap into the new season.
Here are 6 quick and easy ways to blow Winter’s cobwebs away and refresh your home this Spring.
Bring the outside in.
Bring all the colours of Spring indoors with a fresh bouquet or two! Research shows that mood-boosting flower power can increase energy and creativity while reducing feelings of worry and stress. What’s more, this effect has been seen to last for days! So, brighten your home and mind and treat yourself to a floral display. You can even grab a new vase for the occasion too! We’ve got a gorgeous selection available in-store and online!
Stolen Form Glasgow Brick Vase
Sleep on it.
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of crisp new bedsheets. While replacing your sheets is a quick and easy way to give your bedroom a new look, fresh sheets can also help you sleep better and more quickly! Switch to cool bedding in a soft colour or print to bring a newfound feeling of calm to your night-time routine. Visit our linen department in Broughty Ferry to find lots of inspiration, or shop online.
Helena Springfield Jenny Bedding
Follow your nose.
Unlike our other senses, the sense of smell is directly linked to the emotional centre of our brains – the limbic system! This is why certain scents can so often trigger feelings and memories! Introducing a new aroma into your home is a great way to switch up your surroundings and improve your mood, whether you require more energy and motivation or need help winding down and switching off. Nothing beats the smell of a freshly laid carpet or a new oil diffuser!
Stoneglow Be Happy Reed Diffuser
Revamp your accessories.
Sometimes we only need a few fresh accessories to transform a room! The kitchen is often the heart of the home. A study by London Cleaning System found that the average Brit spends 439 days cooking over their lifetime and another 170 days washing up; we certainly spend a lot of time in our kitchens! Simple changes like a new kettle, toaster and tea towel can make a huge impact and help you fall in love with your kitchen again. Our Broughty Ferry cookshop stocks an exciting range of kitchenware from brands like Orla Kiely and SMEG that are perfect for Spring – they’re often more economical than older models too!
Liga Eco Natural Cork Placemats
Find inspiration in nature.
Not blessed with green fingers? Fear not! There are lots of ways you can welcome greenery and botanicals into your home this Spring without being horticulturally minded! Of course, faux plants are a great option. You can also incorporate nature into your décor with flora-themed artwork, cushions, curtains, rugs and accessories!
Wylder Outdoor Cushions
Get comfy.
The end of Winter doesn’t mean that cosy nights in are over! Switch up your thick, toasty throws for lighter-weight blankets to transition into the new season. Layer your sofa with new season colours and prints for the ultimate Springtime relaxation. Who knows, you might even be able to relax in the garden too. (And yes, we have plenty of garden furniture to help with outdoor living in style!)
furn. Woven Throw
