How to Refresh Your Home for Spring in Cardiff’s Character Properties
ISpring is the perfect time to breathe new life into your home — and in Cardiff’s beautiful Victorian and Edwardian properties, a thoughtful seasonal refresh can make period charm feel effortlessly modern.
At SA1 Interiors, we work with clients across Pontcanna, Roath, Llandaff, and Penylan, helping them create interiors that honour traditional details while feeling fresh, functional, and elevated.
Here are 5 simple ways to refresh your character home this spring:
1. Let the Light In
Maximise Cardiff’s longer daylight hours by switching out heavy curtains for linen or cotton voiles. If privacy isn’t an issue, go with soft sheers that let sunlight flood into bay windows and tall sash frames.
2. Update with Colour
Spring is the season for rejuvenation — add life with pale sage greens, blush tones, or soft stone hues that complement original woodwork. Farrow & Ball's "Setting Plaster" or Little Greene’s “Mizzle” are perfect.
3. Declutter Period Corners
Character homes can have quirks — alcoves, angled fireplaces, or shallow built-ins. Use these nooks to display curated accessories (think sculptural vases, a few design books, or greenery).
4. Add Texture, Not Clutter
Swap out chunky winter throws for lighter textures: linen cushions, rattan accents, boucle chairs, or layered cotton bedding can bring softness without weight.
5. Style with Local Finds
We love sourcing one-of-a-kind pieces from Hamptons Penarth, The Fabric Mill (Pontcanna), and FW Homestores to finish off spring looks. A well-placed ceramic lamp or woven bench can completely shift the feel of a space.
Need help transforming your home this spring?
We offer personalised interior design services across Cardiff, including moodboards, colour schemes, sourcing, and full project management.