A good spring cleaning is one way to make your home feel like it’s brand-new, but you can take that newness a step further by incorporating trending design accents in any room for a modern update. With a few carefully selected pieces, you’ll be surprised to step into an updated space without a huge investment of time or money.

Pendant lighting

Forget chandeliers or floor lamps; this spring it’s all about statement pendants. Metallic chains and wrapped cords, enclosed light bulbs, and enamelled fixtures, will add a bright touch to any room. You can hang pendants over sinks, above kitchen tables, or staggered in your bedroom or living room. An electrician can help you find the best way to incorporate your new pendant light.

Mixed metals

You can create a bit of flair and drama in your interior space by adding accents like wall art, vases, or mirrors, that mix metals, including platinum, gold, copper, and steel. Try combining different materials in the same room, like a gold-coloured mirror, steel-legged coffee table, and platinum-coloured picture frame for a unique touch. Be creative and add to your current favourites with new metallics that catch your eye.

Fabric wall art

Wallpaper is back in a fresh and modern way this spring. Paper-backed textiles can be purchased from homewares stores, to paper an entire wall, archway, door, or an alcove in your home for a pop of unexpected art. Be sure to keep the other decor around your wall art simple to avoid a busy look. A well-placed accent will have a much greater impact than covering every wall in the room.

Marble accents

Bring this luxurious material into your home with touches that will add a cool, undeniably modern look. Marble candleholders, clocks, coasters, or planters can instantly update your dining room, living room, or bedroom with a classy edge. Even a small marble piece on a coffee or side table can give a room a fresh update. If real marble isn’t within your budget, why not explore some of the fantastic marble-look finishes out there?

Technicolour stripes

Spring colours aren’t just for the outdoors – in fact, they can be a really creative way to bring fun energy into your home. To get in on this trend, pick fabric or painted accents in coloured stripes (pastels are especially big this season), to add a pop to the back of a bookcase or shelves, doors, or pillows and cushions. If you pair this trend with neutral furniture, you can brighten any room without it feeling too busy.

Matte black/brass fixtures

Polished stainless steel is out, and matte black or brass fixtures are in. You can embrace this trend with appliances, faucets, or light fixtures – but for a more accessible option, focus on a few accents, like a faucet, pendant light, or cabinet handles. You can even mix matte and brass, depending on the other décor in the room. Brass will add warmth (especially when paired with white), while matte black will add a cool, sleek finish.

Ready to update your home for spring? Visit your nearest home furnishings store to pick out a few modern essentials.