Fresh ways to brighten your rooms – 10 ideas

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Choose curtains in a bright, spring-inspired shade. Here lightweight fabric helps let natural sunlight through, while the bold yellow colour livens up the space.

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Bedroom with bold curtains

Curtain fabric
Osborne & Little

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Wallpapered cupboards

Want a weekend project that will freshen up your home? Decorate the inside of a cupboard with a pretty patterned wallpaper.

Wallpaper
Cole & Son

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Living room with bright shelving

Group and display items, such as plates and vases, in the same colour for a striking look.

Similar tableware
Ikea

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Bright dining room space

Bring the sunshine inside by decorating a room in various shades of one colour. Here a mustard chair combines well with ultra bright shelving.

Chair
Heal's

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Patchwork seating area

Patchwork is a great way to brighten up any space - it adds colour, personality and a touch of homespun charm. Team with mismatching cushions for a quirky feel.

Similar patchwork quilt
Homesense

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Seed packets wall display

Use fun and quirky items to create a unique wall display. Here seed packets are displayed in colourful frames - perfect for adding a touch of charm to a utility room.

Vintage seed packet prints
The Old Design Shop

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Bedroom corner with bright chair

Liven up a dark corner with brightly coloured furniture. Here a velvet covered chair in shocking pink stands out.

Similar chair
Habitat

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Living room wall mural

Be brave and add a wall mural to your living room. You can buy ready-made mural stickers or even have a go at painting one yourself!

Mural
Digitex

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Hallway with bright patterned wallpaper

Add the wow-factor to your hallway with a rich, floral wallpaper. Echo the bright colours with accessories such as notebook and ornaments.

Wallpaper
Cole & Son

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Kitchen with yellow fridge

Offset muted shades with a vibrantly coloured appliance. Here a bold smeg fridge takes centre stage.

Fridge
Smeg

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