Is your home spring ready?

At Larkfleet Homes, we go out of our way to make sure that our properties are decorated well enough to suit every taste but minimal enough so that new homeowners (you) can add their own 'extras' to make it a unique home.

So what does it mean to have a home that's spring ready?

Spring is a time of renewal. Winter has gone and life is starting to grow again. The bright colours are coming out of the wardrobe and we're thinking about holidays to beautiful places or buying a new home.

Spring is also the time of year when you can think about having that mighty spring clean. You can't beat opening the windows, letting the fresh air into your (Larkfleet) home and adding some natural aroma to the home.

A spring clean will also give you the chance to throw away old stuff and make room for the new.

If you have clothes stashed in boxes that you don't wear, why not give them to a local charity and make room for some new and fresh colours?

By having a declutter, you are making mental space and, just like spring, you're 'getting rid of the old'.

So what are you waiting for? Open the windows, throw out the clutter, decorate your home with bright colours and flowers, get into the garden and say hello to spring!

Enjoy!

How to entertain in the garden this spring

At Larkfleet Homes, we simply can't wait to start entertaining in the garden!

Spring is our favourite time of year - mostly because it means that summer is just around the corner.

When it comes to entertaining in the garden, there are a few simple rules you need to remember so that you and your guests can enjoy yourselves and make the most of dining al fresco!

Simplicity is key.

Sometimes less is more and you really don't need to make a million different dishes to impress your garden party revelers. You want to enjoy yourself too so do all your prep before hand.  A great selection of salads always goes down a treat along with some nice locally sourced meat on the BBQ!

When it comes to drinks, we recommend big pitchers of something lovely such as Pimm's and fruit juices full of fresh fruit for your sober friends.

Take your time.

It's summer time so you don't need to rush!

You can have some nice olives for your guests to eat on arrival (again, remember to keep it simple) and you can slowly serve the food as the night goes on or, even better, just add the meat to the BBQ as the night goes on.

There's no rush and after a few cheeky G&Ts, most of your guests will have (hopefully) given up on perfection and will be just happy to 'go with the flow..'

Match, match and match.

One of the nicest things about entertaining in the garden is the chance to buy lots of lovely matching things for your garden such as candles, candle holders, placemats, outdoor lighting in the shape of fairy lights!

Come on, this is your time to reveal your inner-designer to all your friends and family, you might as well show off! This website is really good for some inspiration www.houzz.co.uk. Our tip? Reds, oranges and blues look really good in the sunshine!

We'd love to see your garden pictures so please feel free to tag us on our Facebook page and remember, relax and enjoy!

Are you spring ready?

Wait, is it getting warmer? Is it actually light at 5pm?  Is spring on its way?

Yes, it's finally getting to that time of year again when we can start to think about having a yearly 'spring clean' and making some lovely changes to our homes.

So what's hot this year when it comes to interiors? Well it seems designers are really putting some thought into their creations and looking deeper into the meaning of colours and patterns this year.

When it comes to colours, the 2017 spring 'look' is all about brightness and bright green is leading the way when it comes to the colour to be seen in! With it's refreshing and revitalizing feel, Larkfleet Homes agrees, you should go green and be seen!

Patterns, as always, show off your home's individuality and this year many of the top designers are using butterflies in their designs.

Faux materials are also making a come back. Love them or hate them, it's a trend for 2017.

When it comes to dressing your home, the latest trends are heading towards the 'less is more' look with pure white artisan products being top of the list!

So what are you waiting for, put some 'spring' into your home!