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INTERIORS INSIDER

all seasons

A home

for

Decorating on a budget? Here’s how to make your home
look its best all year round.

hen it comes to decorating Pick the right paint
trends, we’ve all heard the Choosing a colour is about so much
Wadvice of changing up your more than what stands out on a paint
décor seasonally – switching out bright chart – picking a palette that will last
summer colours for rich tones when for the long term also depends on
the autumn comes, or keeping a stash things like the direction the room
of cushions, candles and accessories to faces, where it gets its light from, when
swap with the seasons. With each new you use the space most often, and
trend comes the call to hit the high street the colours and styles of your existing
and adorn your home with the latest furniture and accessories.
fashions – be it Bauhaus, tropical tones
or ‘coastal grandmother’ chic. Great fun, If your room faces north or east, avoid
but what if your finances don’t fit the bill? cool colours and opt for warm beige
or blush tones to make the most of
In the current financial climate, we the morning light, and create a cosier
know that budgets are more carefully feel in the evenings. For southerly or
considered than ever, and frivolous west-facing spaces, you can try cooler
spending on your interior decor might or brighter colours, to soak up the
not be something you can factor in each natural light.
month. While it may be tempting to
follow every decorating trend you see Generally, try and avoid picking
online, it’s much simpler (and cheaper) something too ‘trendy’, such as dark
to try a timeless look in your home – blue or grey, and try shades that bring
whether you’re staying for the longer warmth to the room while acting as
term or thinking of selling soon. a backdrop for your belongings. Off-
whites, beiges and blush tones can all
We’ve shared our top tips for decorating help bring a room together in a way
your home in a timeless fashion, so it that suits all the changes the different
looks chic all year long. seasons can bring.

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