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At 2025 in full swing, a interior designer shared her top tips to refresh her home while the seasons change from winter to spring.
Alysha Alli, group interior architect at Redrow, says that a new life is embedded in her room, and the newly invented facility can be as easy as winter textiles for free -spiritual decorative accessories and airy accents.
“This season, it's about hugging new materials, brave designs and sustainable innovations that improve both style and functionality,” says Alli.
“No matter whether you introduce environmentally friendly elements, experiment with lively colors or create seamless inner and external outflow, these important trends help you to transform your space.”
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Hug alternative materials
Sustainability shapes the future of home design with an increase in untreated natural materials such as wood, cork and bamboo, says Alli.
“The production of zero button also gains the origin, since designers transform the remaining materials into beautiful, environmentally friendly furniture.”
In order to bring this approach to her home, she says that she should choose statement pieces that are wonderfully with her surroundings.
“Think of a recycled wooden table in a slim modern room or recycled metal lamp that give edge to a cozy, rustic surroundings.”
And while sustainably manufactured pieces can be delivered with a higher price with a higher price, they offer “superior quality, longevity and unique character that mass products simply cannot keep up,” notes Alli.
“They also make an environmentally friendly decision while supporting independent craftsmen and small companies.”
A playful approach to the basics
Everyday essentials get a lively refreshment with strong colors and adaptable designs …
According to Alli, modular seating, adjustable shelves and chairs with integrated memory combine the practicality with personality and make them perfect for busy households.
“Would you like to maximize a family room? Consider multifunctional furniture such as expandable dining tables for meetings or foldaway descriptions for homework and craft. “
“The creation of dedicated zones such as a cozy reading corner, playful activity area or flexible work area can make your home more adaptable and at the same time maintain an entertaining and inviting aesthetics,” she says.
Play with perceptions
Expect more transparency, reflection and futuristic surfaces this year to create slim, modern rooms, to implement Alli.
In addition, she says that mirrored surfaces, glass furniture and responsible acrylic add depth and sophistication without overwhelming a room.
“A well-placed mirror can immediately open a room and reinforce the natural light, while translucent decorations as vases, trailer lights and glittering surface-subtiles give visual interest.
“Combine these elements with high shinus metals such as chrome or brushed gold for a contemporary edge,” suggests the interior expert.
“Do you prefer a softer touch? Balancing modern accents with plush states, warm wood tones or natural stone for a chic but inviting look. “
She continues: “For an additional pop, present ombre colors, bright accents or brave statement pieces with graphic grains.”
Regardless of whether you fully take on the trend or just add a few pieces of keys, this is an effortless way to be fresh, airy and stylish, Alli suggests.
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Say goodbye to muffled tones and greet yourself in tropical brights such as tank oranges, hypergroms and electrical blues, swarms of alli.
Not ready for a full -colored transformation? She says to start with lively pillows, a statement carpet or an accent wall.
“Layer in color -blocked furniture or brave accessories to achieve an influence without overwhelming your space,” advises Alli. “For a playful turn, bright details, such as neon signs or LED strips, add a feeling of fun after dark.”
The key to do it right? Alli says he should reconcile bright tones with natural textures to keep things alive, but inviting.
Seamless livelihood indoors
“When the seasons change, it is time to dismantle barriers between indoor and outdoor spaces and create a house that feels easy, airy and connected to nature,” advises Alli.
“Open plan layouts with large sliding or twin-folded doors enable an effortless river, which is easier than ever to enjoy lighter days and warmer evenings.”
No patio weather yet? It suggests introducing nature with rattan furniture, linen textiles and botanical prints that reflect your garden.
As soon as the temperature is finally increasing, you are not afraid of taking outside comfort outside. “Cozy litters, soft lighting and weatherproof carpets can turn a terrace or a balcony into an inviting retreat.”
The secret of seamless life indoors and outdoors? “A coherent color palette and natural textures that tie both rooms together,” says Alli and “creates a relaxed, harmonious atmosphere all year round.”