Light the way

Make the most of longer, warmer days by using sunlight as the ultimate accessory

The warm tangerine glow of a springtime sunset is a sure-fire way to signal the start of the warmer months ahead. As days get longer and the promise of languid light-filled evenings lingers, I feel motivated to revive my interior to make the most of the daylight. With sunlight transforming from soft and dappled in spring to strong and vibrant in summer, it’s important to filter the light to create the perfect warm glow for your space.

Luxaflex Silhouette shades help to diffuse the light in a room when open, and when closed provide greater privacy while still allowing the light to filter through for ambience. Refresh your home and bring more life – and light – into your spaces as it’s done here in this Scandi-inspired living room with these simple tips.

CATHERINE’S TIPS

Switch it up Update your soft furnishings with a new throw or a few lighter-toned cushions to bring more layers into your room, and let spring shine indoors by creating a simple floral display with twigs and foliage. An easy way to create a new look is to simply move things around to make the most of those sunlit areas; try bigger pieces in a di erent corner of the room where you’re more likely to spend your time.

If you’re after a more subtle e ect, display smaller objects in a new way by styling them as it’s done here with this shelving unit. Again, layering is key, so create interest by stacking books or magazines from big to small. I like to curate small piles of three or five, making the spines of the books a key styling feature.

Colour me pretty Adding more colour is a lovely way to freshen up a space, and subdued tones such as sage or seafoam will look stunning against a backdrop of soft light. Bring these naturefilled hues through with crinkled linen tea towels or napkins, as it’s done here to create the perfect lazy Sunday brunch setting.

These tones pair effortlessly with whites but you can really make them pop by adding black or charcoal accents here and there. Just be sure to let your new pieces breathe by giving them space to stand out.