12 ways to bring spring vibes into your home
Ditsy prints and blousy blooms are where it’s at, says Sam Wylie-Harris.
As the countryside steadily wakes up and the tiniest buds begin to blossom, it’s easy to get a little impatient for spring to really bloom.
After all, it feels like we’ve waited a long time to see those blankets of yellow daffodils and clusters of purple crocuses and those bare branches to come back to life.
Of course, it won’t be long before our gardens and parks start to flaunt their fabulous flora, leaves unfurl and clouds of pink blossom lift our mood.
But to bridge the gap with a little floral flair, we’ve picked a bunch of early bloomers to plant indoors... 1 Marie Pouffe – fabric upholstered – green palm leaf £69, Cult Furniture If you want to play up an indoor palm, add a touch of the exotic to a cocktail corner or glam up a dressing table, this pouffe is perfect for perching on in a verdant green frock. 2 Wildflower quilted bedspread £150, French Bedroom Company Imagine laying down in a meadow of wildflowers with the sun warming your face? We’ll have to wait a while to celebrate those mellow moments for real, but this 70s-inspired floral print is a comforting and cosy reminder of what’s to come. 3 Joules Cambridge cotton 4-seater sofa in navy combination £899 (was £999), DFS A delightful sofa featuring wildflowers and sprigs of greenery, this joyous print from Joules can be spiked with scattered cushions – think posy prints and bumble bees. Plus it’s reversible, just in case you have a change of heart with the change of seasons, and available in a choice of colours. 4 Set of 6 botanical coasters £20, Creature Candy You’ve foraged for the gin and garnish, grabbed a balloon glass, half-filled it with ice – and the only thing missing is a coaster. These British wildflowers will bring you that much closer to the countryside, with 10 per cent of the purchase price donated to Plantlife. 5 12-piece Spode Kingsley dinner set £133, Next Cheerful crockery can make all the difference, especially with the upsurge in home entertaining in-and-out of lockdown – and dining-in still on the cards for weeks to come. As far as tablescaping goes, this burgundy floral print is timeless and will look even lovelier topped with your favourite bottle of red wine. Includes four dinner plates, side plates and bowls. 7 Orchid LED light string £45, Ella James Orchids are notoriously difficult to grow but you can still channel their petal power with this stylish string of orchid petal lights. The petals are handmade and the 2.3m-long string, featuring warm white LED bulbs, is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. 8 Churchfield kids’ toy box £109, Cuckooland If you’re hankering after a dressing-up box to call your own or simple storage ideas for handbags 6 A striking feature wall of rambling yellow roses, symbolising friendship and joy? We’re in. Instantly uplifting and easy to style, creamy yellow tones can be complemented with dark furnishings for contrast, or paired with lemony decos and ivory furniture. Rose arch or pergola optional. or throws, this mini statement piece is covered in Churchfield’s Country Flower Florals and makes a lovely addition to any space. 9 Greenwich flowers apron £22, Cath Kidston We love a pinnie, especially one with a roomy front pocket and popping pattern print, without the worry of spills on fresh whites. 10 George Home artificial yellow flower trough £14, Direct Asda Wellbeing for a shady windowsill or shelfie, this faux flower trough imbibes thoughts of daisy chains and nature walks. 11 Sophie Allport honey spiced lavender home scents From £20 for honey spiced lavender scented candle, to £25 for reed diffuser, Sophie Allport fresh lavender soothes our hearts with its calming fragrance, but there’s always the tendency for it to fade before we’ve had our fill. These handmade candles offer up to 40 hours of burning time, with diffusers and room sprays to spritz and scent surround. 12 Bike planter £25, Next It’s bit of a cheat, but what could be more quaint than a bicycle basket filled with flowers? Reclaimed furniture isn’t always easy to come by, but this planter has that salvaged, cottage feel we’re coveting right now.