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7 Spring Refresh Tips from Interior Designers We Love

7 Spring Refresh Tips from Interior Designers We Love

It’s going to be in the 60’s next week here in New York, and you know what that means! So, that is to say, it is time to open the windows, let some fresh air in, and tackle all of the spring cleaning you’ve put off during your winter nesting. To get you started, the Kuotes spoke to some of our favorite interior designers (you may have seen them on our Instagram), including our very own Kathy Kuo. Read what they have to say about a spring refresh!


1. Change Your Throw Cushions

“Change over your throw cushions. I have two sets for my kitchen and living room—a warm, rust/orange and taupe set that are perfect for autumn and winter, but as soon as spring comes, I change over to a taupe, grey and purple set which feels lighter, fresher and more apt for spring and summer. I also love to use blossom and hyacinths, tulips and any flower that emerges from a bulb as soon as we hit February—it’s a great reminder that spring and summer are on their way! When you live in a colder climate as I do near London, you don’t really need an excuse to embrace spring wholeheartedly!”

-Sophie Paterson Interiors


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2. Add Pops of Color

“Nothing makes me feel more like spring is in the air than pops of color! Switch out some of your darker and cozier winter throw pillows for fun and bright, coral and turquoise pillows. Fold up your cashmere and cable knit throws, and replace them with light and vibrant ones! For me, I love to walk into my house and see fresh flowers—whether it is a large centerpiece bouquet, mason jars with fresh cut wild flowers, or tiny bud vases with tulips.”

-Cory Connor Designs 


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 3. Refresh with Cotton and Linen

“As a dyed-in-the-wool southerner, one significant thing we do to refresh a room for spring or summer is cover the upholstered furniture with crisp, white, cotton or linen slipcovers. It’s an instant facelift for any room. Trending right now (even though I’m not trendy) is the color green… A bright, clear, sharp grass green—I feel like it’s everywhere for this coming year.”

-Beth Webb Interiors


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4. Edit!

“Step one: Edit your space. Get rid of unnecessary knick-knacks, and really clean up the surfaces around your house. Step two: Give your place a fresh coat of paint. Nothing says spring like a fresh coat of white paint on your tired furniture or walls. In terms of decorating, swap out your heavy fur throws and pillows for some light and crisp silk or linen pillows and throws. And don’t forget to add in fresh cut flowers throughout your space to sprinkle a little spring around your home.”

-The Design Co 


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5. Renovate Your Kitchen

“Spring is the perfect time to start a renovation project. The first room to consider is the kitchen. With the average person spending up to 80% of their time in the kitchen—cooking, cleaning, entertaining—it’s often the first room we like to upgrade. In 2016, we expect to see more of the grey tones that were so popular last year. However, we also expect to see some more Scandinavian colours being introduced, like baby blue and light yellow. Refresh your cabinets by having them hand-painted on site. This along with changing the handles and knobs will transform a tired-looking kitchen. We always recommend using a professional painter and high quality paint in a flat/semi-matte ‘Eggshell’ finish.
-Noel Dempsey Design

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 6. Refresh Your Bedroom

“Spring is such a special time of year. Filled with light and life, it offers us all a period for reflection and I find that I’m always inspired to freshen up the spaces where I spend the most of my time. Although it’s not always seen by guests, your bedroom is where you kick off your shoes, unwind with a good book, and rest your head, making it a very significant space. You can make a dramatic change by simply rotating your bedding based on the season. Change out dark, heavy fabrics for lighter, more airy blends and darker hues for calmer, cooler ones, and voilà, you’ve just transformed your cozy winter cave into your light and bright spring-time sanctuary. On the topic of light and airy fabrics, you may also want to take a look at your windows. If they’re framed by a dense, moody fabric you might be missing out on that gorgeous, natural spring light that lends everything it touches a nice, healthy glow. Rotate in drapery in a soft linen blend and your home will feel refreshed in a flash.”

-Marie Flanigan Interiors


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7. Reorganize and Rearrange

“Edit. Go through your coffee table books, get a new tray and organize your jewelry, rearrange your bookshelf…you get the idea. Clean your windows for each room in your house (We CANNOT stress this enough). For the kitchen, I love reorganizing my pantry and spices. This time of year is also the perfect time to swap out your fixtures. This is so much easier than switching out large furniture. I always say I do fixtures last in a room since it’s like the jewelry on the outfit. Sometimes just getting an updated finish on your chandeliers helps tremendously. If you’re nervous of blending metals, opt for a champagne finish on the lighting, or a natural material (like shell, resin, or glass).”
 
-Kathy Kuo

Photos courtesy of Sophie Paterson Interiors, Cory Connor Designs, Beth Webb Interiors, The Design Co, Noel Dempsey Design, Marie Flanigan Interiors.

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4 thoughts on “7 Spring Refresh Tips from Interior Designers We Love”

  1. Trish B on January 19, 2020 at 3:54 pm said:

    Sometimes it’s the “little” things that make the largest impact. I love all the fresh paint and stunning whites added to the rooms! Gosh just doing a deep cleaning and changing out rugs and cushions makes the room ready for a new season!

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  2. Marcus on October 18, 2019 at 5:42 pm said:

    Thanks for talking about interior design. It is important to understand what your style is. We need to find a professional that can help us decorate.

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  3. Anna on November 5, 2018 at 8:44 am said:

    Hi!
    Thank you for this inspirational post! It is nice to see how with small tricks you can make such a big difference in the interior.
    I love the tip from Sophie Paterson. I also like to have two sets of throw cushions. In general having different fabrics for different seasons makes such a nice change. I don’t get so bored with my living room so often since I started to do this seasonal change.
    Thank you for the rest of the tips too, I will try some of them out next spring!

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  4. Alena Desusa on April 26, 2018 at 12:49 am said:

    Very significant things given in the blog about Luxury Interior Design. Best collection studio in London.Thanks for sharing.

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