Spring is the season of renewal, and what better way to celebrate it than by refreshing your home with colour? For small spaces, a curated spring palette can completely transform the look and feel of your interiors.

But working with bold seasonal hues in small spaces requires balance. Too much colour can overwhelm, while the right touch can uplift and inspire. Here's what you'll learn:

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Artistic director Amélie Pichard’s “Welcome Home” installation set the tone. It is a celebration of imperfection, evolution, and self-produced design.

Across the event, storytelling, material intelligence, and cultural nuance took centre stage, reaffirming Paris as a hub for thoughtful, experiential design.

Spring began on September 22 in the southern hemisphere, ushering in a period of awakening and liveliness. A seasonal colour change can help you prepare psychologically for weather and temperature changes.

Research shows that exposure to uplifting colours, like soft greens, warm yellows, coral pinks, and sky blues, can reduce stress and dullness, and improve mood and motivation after the muted palette of winter.

The psychological effects of colour can be more amplified in small spaces than in a big home because you experience your environment more intensely. Every design and decor selection affects you more directly when you are living in proximity to your choices.

On the other hand, it's easier to make seasonal transformations in small spaces compared to a large home. Adjusting a few key elements can impact the atmosphere of your home.

Spring colours are lighter, brighter, and more outward-focused compared to the rich, deep, and more inward-focused palette of winter colours.

However, spring coincides with the Christmas festive season in the southern hemisphere. Thus, the colour palette may still retain some of the deep hues, such as burgundy, navy blue, and forest green colours.

Spend a few minutes identifying which colours in your space feel stagnant or heavy. Notice which spring colours you're naturally drawn to when you see them in nature, stores, or other people's homes. This personal preference data can be a foundation for your spring colour choices.

Incorporating seasonal changes in your interiors does not necessarily mean a complete overhaul or renovation. The goal is to curate pops of seasonal colours and décor elements that shift the overall ambience without creating visual chaos.

To start with, follow the 20% rule: change approximately 20% of your visible colour elements to achieve the seasonal ambience. For instance, change your throw pillow covers to floral prints, add lighter throw blankets, incorporate plants, and include seasonal flowers, while keeping major elements like furniture and wall colours unchanged.

Layer spring colours through textiles and accessories. Throw pillows in soft mint green, a lightweight throw in warm coral, or curtains in sky blue can shift the room's seasonal energy while remaining budget-friendly and reversible.

Focus on one statement element per room rather than making multiple small changes. A large piece of spring-inspired artwork has more impact than several tiny accents scattered throughout the space. A spring bouquet arrangement draws the eye and creates a focal point, while multiple small plants can look cluttered.

Use spring colours to enhance the natural light that comes with longer days, colours that reflect and amplify light rather than absorbing it. Soft yellows, warm whites, and pale greens can make your space feel brighter and more spacious, capturing the essence of spring.

Consider how your colour choices work with your existing design style. If your base palette is cool grey, warm spring colours like coral or peach can create an attractive contrast. If your foundation is warm beige, cooler spring hues like soft blue or mint can provide a refreshing balance.

Walk through your space and identify the single best location in each area to introduce spring colour. In your sleeping area, this might be bedding or a throw pillow. In your kitchen, it could be a small plant or colourful dish towels.

In your main living space, consider a piece of artwork or a throw blanket. One strategic placement per area creates an effortless, cohesive seasonal flow.

To make your seasonal transitions effortless, I recommend using design elements that you can swap, store, and reuse easily when the season shifts again. Focus on items that give you maximum aesthetic impact for minimal investment and storage.

In the southern hemisphere, spring coincides with the festive season, presenting a unique opportunity to blend two seasonal transitions. Rather than defaulting to the traditional winter and festive colours, you can create a light and fresh aesthetic that honours both seasons.

Textile swaps can provide the biggest transformation for the smallest commitment. Throw pillows in soft spring greens or warm coral can work beautifully with festive accents. A lightweight throw in sky blue or pale yellow brings spring freshness while still feeling celebratory.

Consider swapping heavy winter curtains for lighter fabrics in spring colours that filter the longer daylight hours during holiday gatherings.

Instead of deep reds and forest greens, consider fresh spring palettes, soft mint with warm coral, pale yellow with sky blue, or spring green with natural wood tones. Holiday wreaths crafted from spring foliage, such as eucalyptus or flowering branches, are both festive and spring-oriented.

Table settings can incorporate spring colours through linens, flowers, and natural elements that celebrate the season you're actually experiencing.

Plants and flowers can function as both spring elements and festive decorations. Fresh flower arrangements can create stunning centrepieces for holiday meals. Choose varieties that thrive in your climate's spring conditions and complement your overall palette.

Light is another element that elevates the ambience of your space to reflect the seasons. String lights in warm white rather than coloured bulbs create a celebratory ambience without fighting spring's natural brightness.

Switching lampshades to lighter colours ensures your space feels fresh during long daylight hours while still providing a cosy evening atmosphere for celebrations. Candles with spring scents, such as jasmine, citrus, and fresh grass, create a multi-sensory seasonal experience that feels more authentic than traditional winter fragrances.

Kitchen and bathroom updates with smaller elements can extend your spring-meets-festive approach throughout your home. Dish towels with subtle festive patterns are excellent for everyday use and holiday hosting.

Swap in dishes or serving pieces that bridge both themes; white or cream pieces with spring-coloured accents feel elegant for celebrations while remaining practical for daily life.

Choose 3-4 colours that speak to you this spring. Test them in your space with fabrics, paint swatches, or found objects in these colours.

Live with them for a week, observing how they look in different lighting conditions and how they make you feel at various times of the day. Adjust the palette based on your experience, rather than your initial impressions.

In small spaces, spring colours are best introduced through strategic, limited changes rather than complete overhauls. These compact areas can amplify the impact of seasonal colours, making decor curation essential for creating an energising refresh without effort.

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