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How To: Creating A Fresh Kitchen for Spring

Spring is the perfect time to embrace change and breathe new life into your home, and one space that truly deserves a seasonal refresh is the kitchen. As the heart of the home, it’s where we’ll be spending more time than ever during the season ahead. From preparing Easter lunches and baking springtime treats to gathering around the table for seasonal celebrations, the kitchen becomes a common room we tend to retreat too. With a few simple decorative touches, you can easily transform your kitchen into a spring haven, so it feels bright, welcoming, and perfectly in tune with the season. If you’re looking for inspiration on how to decorate, Gisela Graham has compiled a few simple tips to help spruce up your space and give your kitchen a beautiful seasonal refresh.

Seasonal Swaps

To give your kitchen a spring-like refresh, one of the easiest updates is switching up your shelving units. With just a few coordinated touches, you can make the space feel brand new and perfectly in tune with the season. While you can always switch u p your everyday plates and bowls, it’s also worth updating the elements that stay on the shelves, reminding you of spring every time you enter the kitchen. Moreover, additions like placemats, coasters, or table linens such as tablecloths and runners can instantly help you set a consistent seasonal theme in your home.These pieces are practical, help to lighten up your space, complement your existing décor, set the base for a cohesive look, and create a fresh, welcoming atmosphere.

Meadow Jars

Floral Flair

You know it’s spring when flowers begin to bloom outside and bright colours start appearing everywhere we look. But who says that these beauties should stay outdoors? By bringing a few floral touches inside, you can easily turn any space into a springtime delight - and the kitchen is the perfect place to start. Gisela Graham recommends choosing faux flowers for your kitchen, as they last all season long and come in a wide array of designs, from delicate hanging decorations to charming ornaments and stems. This makes them perfect for experimenting with different styling ideas. Some of Gisela Graham’s favourite styling tips include hanging flowers from ceilings or overhead lights to create a whimsical look or keeping things classic by displaying them in vases or pitcher jugs on tables and sideboards. Whichever style you choose, these floral touches will bring the freshness of spring indoors and create a lovely seasonal look in your kitchen.

Flowers

Beautiful Bakes

Spring also brings plenty of delicious baked treats, from carrot cakes, and hot cross buns to traditional Simnel cakes. So, while you’re spending more time in the kitchen making these seasonal favourites, why not take the opportunity to elevate your baking essentials too? One of our go-to pieces is a beautiful cake tin. Not only is it perfect for storing your freshly baked treats, but it’s also a stylish way to transport them when visiting family and friends, allowing you to present your creations beautifully. And with our stunning designs decorating the tins, your guests might find themselves just as intrigued by the tin as they are by the bakes inside! Even when you’re not baking, they can be styled on a shelf or on the kitchen counter to add a spring charm to your kitchen. We have chocolate tins, perfect for mini effs and other treats – though let's be honest, they won’t stay full for long!

Hedgerow Tin

It's time to transform your kitchen for spring!