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Spring has finally arrived and if you’re anything like us, a seasonal refresh is very high on the to-do list. Take inspiration from our favourite trends of the season, to breathe new life into your moodboard with pops of trending colours, playful patterns and tactile textures to update and rejuvenate your home for the sunnier days ahead. 

Muted Mellow Shades

You may have seen pistachio green and butter yellow making their mark on interiors, although they’re known for being the latest interior trends, these timeless, mellow shades align perfectly with the change of season. Whether you choose to go bold with butter yellow on the walls or bring in these soothing shades through smaller decorative touches, these new neutrals are bound to outshine the trend with their calming qualities. 

For those shy with pattern, colour is a great way to experiment with your décor. These refreshing colours work well as subtle striped carpets or bespoke rugs. Not overpowering the space, they’re able to complement a wide variety of interior styles. Explore the beautiful options available on our Make Me A Rug service to rejuvenate your living spaces. 

Wool Iconic Herringstripe Behrs bespoke rug with a Cotton Herringbone Eggshell border, Wool Tipple Galliano Carpet  @susibellamy

Playing with Patterns 

Earlier this year, we touched on how stripes are set to make a big impact in interior design and what’s more playful than colourful stripes for your spring décor? From upholstered furniture, wallpaper to rugs, runners and carpets, stripes are proving that there’s very little they can’t do. With a fresh update for 2025, combining unexpected colour pairings and new styles ranging from chunky to fine pinstripes, mood-boosting décor is truly on the rise.

We’ve just launched a new collection of stripes in collaboration with talented designer Margo Selby. The new Carnival Stripe range is bold and beautifully nostalgic. Inspired by the beloved seaside attractions of Margate, the collection welcomes three striking new stripes in an uplifting colourway, bringing to mind a sense of joy and fond childhood memories of days spent at the fairground. 

Designed to refresh and update any living space, the collection works wonderfully on staircases, in lounges or bedrooms and can also be made into bespoke rugs or runners. 

Margo Selby Stripe Carnival Skelter carpet

Margo Selby Stripe Carousel, Skelter and Waltzer

Adding depth with natural textures 

As we move into brighter evenings and enjoy the warmer weather, popular interior styles like cottage-core and the farmhouse aesthetic are once again in the spotlight. At the heart of both trends is a love for natural textures, think warm woods, soft linens and the earthy charm of  carpets, rugs and runners made from sisal or seagrass. These subtle yet tactile materials add depth and visual interest to your space, while perfectly complementing the light, muted tones often associated with spring. The end result is a home that feels balanced, calming and effortlessly lived in.

Sisal No Bother Boucle Netley Carpet

Transitional Spaces 

As the weather warms up, we naturally want to spend more time outdoors. Blurring the lines between indoors and outdoors to connect with nature has never been easier. This spring, look to garden rooms and sunrooms for inspiration. Refresh cold entryways with lush green and botanical patterns, or brighten your home office with sunnier hues and tactile textures, through natural carpets and warm woods. 

Perfectly complementing the rise of Japandi style, transitional spaces create a seamless flow between the indoors and outside. So when the air turns crisp, nature’s beauty isn’t too far out of reach. 

Wool Pebble Omaha bespoke rug with a Cotton Biscuit Border, Sisal Herringbone Hambledon Carpet

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