Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home decor with new curtains or blinds. Lahood’s award-winning interior designer Tricia Dunlop shares the latest trends to inspire you.
Nature’s best: Linen curtains are a popular choice for spring. The natural fibres are breathable, sustainable, and create a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere in your home. Light, airy and flowing, linen is a great choice for warmer months, cooling the temperature by allowing airflow whilst filtering the harsh sunlight. Linen’s durability and moisture tolerance are perfect for New Zealand conditions and the trending colour palette of soft greens, blues and browns draw inspiration from our natural environment of bush, ocean and pasture.
Florals and foliage: Floral and foliage prints are perfect for introducing a spring-like feel into your home. Soft greens, pinks and browns are on-trend and bring a freshness and levity to any environment. Use for full-length curtains to make an impact or add subtle elegance with roman blinds.
Shimmering sheers: Sheers are a go-to for warmer months with their airy, light-filtering quality. Whilst perfect for a natural, pared-back look we are also seeing an increasing demand for a more glamourous statement with sheers featuring glistening sequins and foiled motifs.
Double the effect: A strong trend is the combination of sheers with blockout roller blinds to allow natural light during the day and privacy at night. If space or preference do not allow for sheers, dual roller blinds will achieve a similar effect with a sunscreen providing light and UV protection during the day and a blockout blind providing darkness and privacy at night. Automated blinds are more popular than ever, and can be programmed to open and close depending on the time or temperature within your home.
When refreshing your windows this spring, consider the overall aesthetic of your home, the desired mood, and the impact on other elements in your room. Offering a complete interior design service beyond just windows furnishings, Tricia can provide guidance on how to ensure your spring refresh perfectly reflects your style.
Start your spring refresh now by visiting the Lahood Showroom at 104 Mount Eden Road, (Mondays – Fridays 9am-5pm and Saturdays 9.30am-4pm), call 0800LAHOOD or visit lahood.co.nz.
