Back-to-school vibes!

The summer holidays are over, and autumn is nearly here!

As we prepare to spend more time indoors, September is a popular time for reviewing and revamping our living spaces.

This doesn’t have to cost the earth or take up much of our precious time. A few minor changes here and there can create some serious impact.

5 simple ways to spruce up your living spaces this September

1. Declutter

“The space in which we live should be for the person we are becoming now, not for the person we were in the past.” ~ Marie Kondo

Let go of unnecessary items that can’t be fixed or no longer bring you joy to create a simple and calming living environment.

2. Have a spring clean

Or should we say autumn clean! Dust away the cobwebs and give all the windows a good clean, so they let in as much natural light as possible as the days get shorter. It’s amazing how these small actions can change how you feel about your home.

3. Move things about

There’s a Feng Shui theory that changing 27 things in your home can affect the feel of the whole space. This could be moving items or furniture to different places, adding mementoes that bring you joy, cleaning out cupboards or wardrobes, framing photos of recent happy memories, fixing broken things or adding plants.

4. Add some scent

Scent can provide comfort and reassurance and has the power to calm, soothe or energise us.

Choose citrus scents such as lime, lemon, mandarin or grapefruit to feel uplifted and create freshness. If you’re looking for calmness, then lavender, chamomile, bergamot, jasmine, vanilla, rose, or sandalwood are the perfect choice.

5. Invest in a new oilcloth tablecloth

Our kitchen and dining areas allow us to relax and make cherished memories with our loved ones. So, give them a new lease of life this autumn with a fresh wipe clean oilcloth tablecloth from Only Oilcloths.

Here are our favourite patterns inspired by the latest interior design trends for autumn/winter 2023.

Retro revival

Sustainability continues to be a popular theme running through interior design, from second-hand furniture to eco-friendly materials and multifunctional furniture.

A modern and youthful take on florals

The airy and botanical Bloomcore aesthetic is about embracing quieter village living, celebrating the natural world and all things floral!

Modern pink

Whether you choose a calming pale pink or a full-on Barbie-inspired look, pink has been popular for a while and isn’t going away anytime soon. The beauty of pink is that it can be paired with shades of blue, green, purple, orange, yellow, brown, grey or cream to create a polished look.