No, it’s not just you: winter does feel like it’s lasting forever. But as it starts to get dark ever-so-slightly later and the temperatures begin to hover above the 0ºC mark, there’s no denying that we’re starting to get excited for spring.

During the winter months, we look to our homes as a place where we can curl up and get cosy to forget about the weather outside. But, as we start to move into spring, it’s time to embrace lighter and brighter times – and it’s always nice when our space reflects this feeling.

The place we’ll be looking to first? The living room. According to Dulux, the living room is the most joyous place in the home, making it the perfect place to start for a spring refresh. And, the great news is that it doesn’t take a lot of work, money or effort to instantly make this space feel alive again for the new season. Here, interior designer Paulina Wojas shares her top tips on refreshing your living room this spring, so you can enjoy this space in a whole new way for the season ahead.

4 ways to refresh your living room for spring, according to an interior designer