A Seasonal Refresh
There is an innate shift that occurs at the onset of each new season, bringing opportunities to refresh our homes, embrace rituals and connect to natural cycles. We don’t always have to overhaul our homes in order to make them feel different, simple edits can embrace a change in season and freshen our spaces. As Mother Nature transitions around us, we can apply a fresh lens to our interiors and welcome the season in to our homes, adding layers in or stripping away to reflect the months ahead.
Taking time to clean, organise and simplify is a good way to breathe new life into our space every season. Home plays an important part in how we feel and function so investing time and care in our home is a good way to ensure it supports and nurtures us.
Ideas for a seasonal refresh at home:
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Begin by writing a list of tasks to do focussing on one room at a time.
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Compile a playlist or listen to a podcast or audio book. Having background sound can help to motivate and elevate our mood whilst working.
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Start small and work through each room in turn. Be intentional about each item, clearing clutter, simplifying and deciding what can be recycled or reused.
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Create simple systems to help organise and manage items to be kept. Woven baskets are a simple and versatile solution which can provide practical, aesthetically pleasing storage across the home to enhance a calm feeling.
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Consider investing in plastic free cleaning tools such as brushes, cloths and natural cleaning products. These sustainable solutions will also make tasks more enjoyable.
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Seeking beauty and special moments is important throughout the year and each season in nature unfolds a unique narrative. Let the new season into the home by utilising nature; adding seasonal flowers, foliage or sculptural branches to favourite pots and vases to freshen up the space. Add books or candles to set the mood.
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Manage what comes into the home thoughtfully, curating each space carefully to help maintain efficiency and create a calm mood.
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Take a considered approach to purchasing new items, invest in quality, buying less but better pieces that will endure and enable spaces to evolve naturally. Vintage pieces work well within any aesthetic because they’re inherently timeless and make a space truly unique.
The onset of a new season opens the door to all sorts of possibilities. It is the perfect time to reimagine our homes and arrange our spaces with simple decorative touches that speak to each season. We can give our homes fresh energy and make them ready for entertaining, or transition them into more intimate spaces that feel restorative and calm. The practice of choosing objects with intention and avoiding trends is key to ensuring pieces have longevity and create a timeless feel in our homes.
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