The latest spring looks for your home

The look: Back to nature

spring,decorating tips,home inspiration,Prima Natural motif cushions on sofa

You can go organic in more ways than one by introducing this spring\'s hottest colour - green - into your home. Mix with textures and prints inspired by nature, to create a calming haven.

Cushions (from left): green and white, £14.99, Homebase; rectangle £18, Next; black and white, £8, Matalan. Jug, £9, Habitat.

by Gary Irwin, styling: Carolyn Bailey, photographs: Christopher Drake

Vibrant looks

spring,decorating tips,home inspiration,Prima Sofa in lime green room with cushions and throws with natural motifs Walls painted in Pale Lime matt emulsion, £21.60 for 2.5l, The Little Greene Paint Company. The Arthouse Collection Divine Motif wallpaper, £9.99 per roll, B&Q. Beth sofa, £539; footstool, £149. Both Sofa Workshop. Vitten rug, £105, Ikea. Nest of tables, £175, Next. On sofa: Cushions (from left): white flower, £14.99, Homebase; rectangle, £18, and fur, £15, both Next; floral, £20, Marks & Spencer. Throw, £8, Matalan. Vase, 99p, Ikea. Decorative ball, £6, Bhs. Wooden frame, £9.99, Homebase. Lamp, from a selection, Bhs. Bowl, £20, Next. Plant pot, stylist\'s own.

Natural style

spring,decorating tips,home inspiration,Prima Chest with green, white and natural coloured vases and candles

Chest, £475, Laura Ashley. Glass vase, 99p, Ikea. Plate, £3, House Of Fraser. Banana leaf vase, £12; cream vase, £5; bamboo candle, £3. All Tesco. Green vase, £25, Next.

 

A new leaf

spring,decorating tips,home inspiration,Prima Leaf print chair with white plate, spotted mug and white cushion Stockholm chair, £185, Ikea. White cushion, £6, Tesco. Plate, £30 for a 12-piece set, Next. Yellow mug, stylist\'s own.

The look: Mix `n\' match

spring,decorating tips,home inspiration,Prima Red room with table and patterned accessories

Dare to be different by mixing bold colours in contrasting patterns.

Walls painted in Classic Red matt emulsion, £9.99, B&Q. Table, £599; chairs, £129 each. Both Habitat. Cushion, £20, Next. Goblets, £3.50 each, Marks & Spencer. Egg cup, £3, Laura Ashley. Bowls, £1.99, Ikea.

Strawberries and stripes

spring,decorating tips,home inspiration,Prima Striped table runner and jugs with flowers, strawberries and cherries

Runner, £12; napkins, £3 each; multicoloured mug, £4. All Habitat. Square plate, £30 for a 12-piece set, Next. Flower platter, £5.99; vase, £1.79. Both Ikea. Jug, £7; mug, £5. Both Laura Ashley.

A touch of technicolour

spring,decorating tips,home inspiration,Prima PP Apr 08 mix match chairs

Slatted chair, £129; plain chair, £129; cushion, £15; multicoloured  mug, £4. All Habitat. Plate, £3, House of Fraser. Basket, £15 for two; striped mug, as before. Both Laura Ashley.

The look: Decorative details

spring,decorating tips,home inspiration,Prima Bed with pretty cushions, throw, lamp and flowers

Pretty embellishments on cushions, accessories and bedlinen are a key trend this year. This feminine look works well in bedrooms.

Walls painted in Normandy Grey matt emulsion, £21.50 per 2.5l, The Little Greene Paint Company. Bedbase, £749; headboard, £150; bedside table, £150. All Feather & Black. Duvet cover set, £20; green leaf cushion, £8. Both Matalan. Teacup cushion, £35; home scene cushion, £28. Both Laura Ashley. Throw, £30; lamp, £45. Both Bhs. Vase, £2; bowl, £4. Both Tesco. Glass, £3.50, Habitat.

A feminine feel

spring,decorating tips,home inspiration,Prima Tapestry cushions and crochet mat with glass of flowers

Crochet mat, £7 for two, Laura Ashley. Glass, as before, Habitat. Large cushion, £9.99; small cushion, £14.99. Both Ikea.

Pretty in pastel

spring,decorating tips,home inspiration,Prima Cream bed with cushions and bedside cabinet

White cushion, £6.99, Ikea. Rectangle cushion, £45, Laura Ashley. Green leaf cushion, as before, Matalan.

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