A s the days are getting longer and we can enjoy more sunlight, now is the -perfect time to update your décor to make the most of the natural glow. There are lots of simple style solutions that you can employ to make even the darkest and pokiest corners of your home feel more spacious and primed to maximise the spring sunshine. Whether you're planning to completely redecorate or you're just looking for some quick fixes, we've got plenty of affordable ideas to make your home feel lighter, brighter and bigger.
WONDER walls
Wallpapers with metallic tones are a fantastic way to add interest and texture to your walls while helping to reflect light around the room, making it feel brighter and more spacious. Available in a host of designs, from contemporary abstract patterns to more traditional block prints, metallic wall coverings can give living rooms and bedrooms a sense of opulence. Keep this hack to living areas and hallways, as metallic papers aren't really suitable for bathrooms where tiles are a more resilient choice of wall treatment.
Zurich metallic wallpaper in Cool Grey with Metallic Gold, £32 per roll, I Love Wallpaper
BOX CLEVER
'Clearing the clutter by storing items in containers brings a sense of both order and space to any room, which, in turn, creates a brighter environment and removes that sense of chaos that besets busy homes. Choose lighter-coloured boxes and baskets in unusual shapes and sizes to soften dark corners and dusty shelves, but be sure to use lidded storage solutions to avoid items gathering dust." - Simon Glanville, Managing Director, A Place for Everything
DÉCOR display
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