Creating the ideal space for spring entertaining

With the return of long lunches, brunches and BBQs upon us, it’s time to get our homes ready for spring. 

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With the return of long lunches, brunches and BBQs upon us, it’s time to get our homes ready for spring. From transforming your backyard into a blissful oasis to refreshing your outdoor space, here are eight effortless ways to freshen up you home this season.

With the return of long lunches, brunches and BBQs upon us, it’s time to get our homes ready for spring. From transforming your backyard into a blissful oasis to refreshing your outdoor space, here are eight, effortless ways to freshen up you home this season.

GET GREEN – Plants can help purify the air and add life to your humble abode. Whether in the form of freshly cut flowers or plants, use foliage to freshen things up. If your outdoor area needs some work, buy bulbs to plant. Peonies and roses can be a little pricier, so swap out for budget-friendly options such as daffodils and tulips.

SPRING CLEANING – It’s time to let the stale air out! Get a head start on the season by making a list of supplies you’ll need to tackle tasks. After preparing your spring-cleaning checklist, roll up those sleeves and clean your windows, wash your curtains, update bed sheets and pillows, dust surfaces, clean the patio and prepare to welcome spring.

PREPARE THE PORCH – While the inside of your home is important throughout winter, the outside of your home trumps all else in spring. Invest in stylish outdoor furniture such as day beds, stools and sofas for lazy afternoons with friends or family. Don’t forget to tend to your yard either – control pests, prune your flowerbeds and install water features to properly hydrate spring produce and plants. 

SCENTSATIONAL – With the wooden scent of winter slowly disappearing, it’s time to re-energise your space with the fresh, clean smells of spring. Fill your home with bunches of hydrangeas and hibiscus, scatter nectarine and honey candles throughout and infuse clean sheets and towels with citrus refreshing spray.

ADD SOME COLOUR – Bright, bold colours are an easy update for the new season. While a fresh coat of paint reinvents old, stuffy spaces, adding a dose of colour through décor can also brighten up the mood. A statement rug, textured cushions or big blooms can give life to a dull colour scheme, while an overstated lamp doubles as a focal point.

WASH THE WINDOWS – As the days get longer, you’re more likely to open the curtains and windows to let the light in. Getting a window cleaner round, or tackling the job yourself, is a simple way to prepare your home for spring. Maximise natural light by keeping those curtains open and strategically placing mirrors around your home to brighten up the room.

SOFTEN YOUR FURNISHINGS – Swapping out your heavy, winter scatter cushions is the perfect way to add warmth to your space. For spring, incorporate lighter linens, seasonal hues and relaxed patterns to give a crisp new look.

DE-CLUTTER – If the urge to de-clutter has struck, spring is the perfect time to do so. The simplest way of resolving clutter is by using the Four-Box Method. Label four boxes “Put away”, “Give away/sell”, “Put in storage” and “Toss”, working room-by-room to sort items into appropriate boxes.

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