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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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