Get the look - six top tips for spring style

“I love this time of year and refreshing rooms with fresh touches, such as a throw, a cushion, scented candles and some fresh flowers. They can really change something without breaking the bank, and means you avoid all the upheaval of redecorating. I can’t remember when I last completely redecorated because I much prefer to make little changes over time,” says Lorraine, who’s created a new collection of homeware, Lorraine At Home for JD Williams Home.

“Comfort’s first and foremost for me in my rooms, and I hate unnecessary clutter. I have lots of storage to make sure there’s plenty of room on surfaces to display photographs I love. I’m always thinking up new ways to display them. In one corner of my living room.”

While she spends every week in a flat in London when she’s presenting ITV’s Lorraine, her real home, which she shares with her husband, Steve, is in Broughty Ferry, close to the mouth of the River Tay, Dundee.

“Lighting’s a great way to create atmosphere and bring a look together, but I think many people overlook it. I like a mix of hanging pendants, table lamps and lanterns filled with candles. My other indulgence is cushions because they instantly jazz up a chair or sofa and bring in colour”

1. Calming colour

“Home is our sanctuary where we can relax and recover from the stresses of daily life, and a gentle colour palette will help to conjure a calming atmosphere,” says Sarah Quilliam, head of product design, Hillarys. “Faded pinks, gentle greys, serene blues and muted corals are all on trend this year. Use one of those shades and complement with a blind in geometric pattern.”

2. Mini plot

Set up a mini-garden indoors with pot plants. Pick plants which share the same light and watering needs to make care easy, and make into an eye-catching feature by adding lanterns, tea-light holders, and picture frames.

3. Kitchen revamp

“Giving the home a spring update can be daunting if you’re on a tight budget but simply repainting kitchen tiles and unit doors gives a new lease of life to a tired interior,” says Jenna Lowe, product manager at Ronseal.

For kitchen doors, thoroughly clean them, remove handles and sand surfaces. Wipe down with white spirit and allow to completely dry. Apply one coat of paint, finishing in a vertical direction. Ronseal One Coat Tile paint 250ml (from £8.22) and Ronseal One Coat Cupboard paint 750ml (from £19.72) are both available at B&Q (www.diy.com).

4. Green vista

Rolling green acres or a stunning countryside view may be top of your wish list for the future, but until then, why not fake it?

“Artificial grass is such an affordable solution for a variety of outdoor spaces, whether it’s a slatted balcony, concrete yard or stone patio - the grass can work on several different terrains and even indoors. It’s the ultimate no-fuss garden,” says Jemma Dayman, assistant buyer, Carpetright, whose Artificial Grass costs from £9.99 per square metre (www.carpetright.co.uk).

Alternatively, a wall mural could transform your outlook. Wall murals from www.wallsauce.com start from £26 per square metre.

5. Sweet sleep

Revamp a bedroom by lavishing TLC on your bed. Turn and rotate the mattress, launder pillows, switch to a lighter duvet and splash out on new bedlinen.

6. Spa style

Splash out on treats for your bathroom, from smart storage to luxury towels, and turn it into your very own spa.

For more advice and top tips on interior trends go to countygazette.co.uk/homes/propertynews