Cosy Nooks & Blooming Beauties: A Spring/Summer Spin on Interiors

There’s something undeniably feel-good about changing up your space with the seasons. When spring tiptoes in with its fresh scents and longer days, or summer barrels in all loud and lovely, your home deserves to join the party too. Interiors shouldn’t sit still - they should shift, soften, and brighten with the world outside.

This time of year is perfect for making small but mighty changes: inviting a bit more sunlight in, switching up your textures, and adding a splash of nature wherever it’ll fit. It’s not about a full overhaul, more about giving your home a seasonal refresh - like flipping your duvet but with better results.

The Joy of Cosy Nooks

Cosy corners aren’t just a winter thing. In the warmer months, they get a makeover. Instead of thick knits and dark tones, think crisp linens, cool textures, and pale, cheerful colours that reflect the light and lighten the mood.

That big armchair in the corner? Drape a soft cotton throw over the back, add a scatter of pastel or coastal-hued cushions, and trade in your chunky rug for something like jute or seagrass. The aim is to make it feel like the sort of place you’d want to curl up with a glass of something cold and a book you’ve half-read three times already.

Got a bay window or even a little landing spot? Turn it into a mini sanctuary. A cushion-stacked bench, sheer curtains that let the sunshine filter in, and maybe a plant or two to keep it company. It's simple stuff that adds serious joy.

Say It with Flowers

Flowers are the fastest way to breathe life into a room - and spring/summer is their time to shine. Forget stiff arrangements or anything too matchy-matchy. The vibe now is loose, joyful, and full of colour.

Tulips, daffodils, peonies, sweet peas - they’re all brilliant at making a room feel instantly more alive. Even a scruffy bunch of wildflowers in an old jug or a cluster of daisies in a tiny glass on your bedside table can do the trick.

Scatter little vases around the house: kitchen windowsill, hallway console, bathroom shelf. It’s like sprinkling happiness in every corner. Bonus points if you can smell them as you walk past.

Seasonal Touch-Ups (That Won’t Break the Bank or Your Patience)

Changing your home for the season doesn’t need to be a grand production. No one’s expecting you to redecorate every three months. Just a few small swaps can completely change the mood.

Spring/Summer tweaks worth trying:

• Switch dark cushion covers for something lighter and brighter

• Roll away heavy throws and bring out light, linen ones

• Introduce a few natural materials - rattan, bamboo, cork - even a woven basket can do wonders

• Use citrus or herbal-scented candles for an energising lift

• Bring the outside in with potted herbs, trailing plants, or a little succulent family for your shelf

  
  

It’s amazing how the smallest details - a pop of yellow here, a soft breeze through the curtains there - can make your home feel completely re-energised.

In the end, your home should echo the season you’re living in. It’s a rhythm thing - the slow, cosy hum of winter gives way to the light, open stretch of spring and summer. Let your space reflect that.

So go on - pull back the curtains, chuck some flowers in a jar, maybe even have a bit of a shuffle round. Your spring/summer home is ready when you are.