This article is part of a week-long series dedicated to beating the winter blahs. View the series here.
Find a wall in your home to tackle this weekend with our ombre wall DIY. A fun way to bring bold colour into any room.
There's nothing that says spring like freshly painted white walls. This room is accented wth country farmhouse accessories to make it feel pretty and rustic.
Photo, Sian Richards.
Pretty in whiteThere's nothing like a hit of yellow to instantly brighten a room. We love the wooden accents and white washed walls of this space that create a Canadiana Cottege vibe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Rugged luxuryBrighten up natural wood accessories with an accent rug or light. This room is the perfect mix of pretty and sophisticated.
Photo, Roberto Caruso, Room Design Samantha Sacks.
Bring any room to life by colour coding your books.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Paint by booksThe bright orange and pink geometric prints bring an exotic theme to this room. The natural wood furnaiture ties it all together.
Photo, Roberto Caruso, Room Design Samantha Sacks.
Bright & exotic room accentsFreshen up an all white room with accessories to suit any season. This kitchen uses a fresh pastel green acccent colour (there's nothing that says spring more than pastels!) and wooden furniture that pop against the white washed walls.
Photo, Sian Richards.
Spring pastelsWhat's not to love about this bedroom? It's feminine, inviting and filled with light. We can't wait for spring!
Photo, Sian Richards.
Bring in the lightWe've rounded up eight beautiful rooms from the Chatelaine Special Issue Colour 101 to help you shake those winter blahs and get ready for spring decorating. Use the pink "up" arrow to reveal more information.
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