{"id":29432,"date":"2025-02-07T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/?p=29432"},"modified":"2025-03-04T14:34:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T14:34:51","slug":"joy-drenching-for-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/inspiration\/joy-drenching-for-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"How to ‘joy drench’ your home ready for spring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you discovered joy drenching?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This design style focuses on enhancing feelings of happiness and comfort by filling your home with items you love – creating a sacred haven that feels uniquely yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interior experts Anna Jones and Rea Bell from\u00a0Furn<\/a>\u00a0are encouraging people to ‘joy drench’ their homes in a move to boost moods as we head towards spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is joy drenching?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the duo, the run up to spring is the perfect time to give your home a little reset. <\/p>

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Filling your space with things that make you smile is the perfect way to shake off the winter blues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anna explains: \u201cFinding joy in the little things, such as playing with your home style, can significantly improve your overall mood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Joy drenching means filling your space with items that make you feel happy and comfortable, regardless of the season or current trends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It\u2019s all about focussing on what resonates with you! This year, try to avoid getting caught up in fleeting micro-trends, and instead focus on what truly reflects your individuality.<\/p>

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How can you joy drench your home?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of Anna and Rea’s main tips for creating a cosy, uplifting atmosphere is to maximise the positive impact lighting, colour and texture can have on elevating effect on both your living space and mood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it’s adding those sentimental touches that make you smile, or warming up your space with a pop of colour or setting the mood with layers of lighting, this season is all about letting your personality shine through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lift the mood with lighting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLighting is an absolute game-changer when it comes to lifting your mood in winter,” Anna shares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It\u2019s tempting to let the 4pm darkness dictate your mood, but adding some warm, cosy, and creative lighting to your space can make a huge difference. <\/p>

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“Opt for warmer lighting tones\u2014think yellows and oranges\u2014to create the perfect comforting atmosphere.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Think back to the lights, candles, and decorations that have brought you joy in the past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“What made you smile the most? Are there any nostalgic lights you remember? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Mixing in fairy lights or changing your lampshades is a simple and budget-friendly way to add warmth and happiness to your home this season.”<\/p>

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Create connection through colour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rea explains: \u201cWe all know that colours affect our mood. Red screams love and passion, while blue keeps things cool and calm, but it\u2019s more important to think about how you personally connect with colours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Joy drenching is all about tapping into your own happy experiences and identifying what makes you feel good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“If green takes you back to happy childhood memories outdoors, why not bring some of that magic into your space? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Try adding different shades with indoor plants, rugs and even curtains, and don\u2019t be afraid to have fun with mixing and matching colours! <\/p>

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“Another great way to experiment with new colours is with cushions – they\u2019re super easy to move around from room to room, so you can change things up whenever the mood strikes.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Layer up the textures <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rea continues: “Texture might not always be top of mind when decorating, but it can have a huge impact on how our space makes us feel, especially in the winter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“When it’s cold outside, soft and cosy textures can be your best friend – think brushed cotton bedding, boucle cushions and plush faux fur throws to bring comfort and warmth to your space.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Throws can be a great way to infuse joy into your space while adding a cosy, personal touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Think about textures that spark happiness. Such as, patterned blankets and pom poms that remind you of your childhood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Or for an individual touch, you can experiment by layering different textures like faux fur, sherpa, or woven fabrics to bring in that extra warmth and comfort all winter long.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anna concluded: \u201cAt the end of the day, joy drenching is about filling your space with the things that make you smile. For me, d\u00e9cor is all about creating a reflection of my personality, so I love sprinkling personalised touches around every room. If you’re looking to brighten up your space and beat those winter blues, focus on what feels sentimental to you and brings you happiness – because that\u2019s how you truly make a space your own.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joy drenching shopping list<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Want to get started on joy drenching for spring? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve collated the best buys on the market right now for bringing the vibe into your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salcombe lanterns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bring warm light into your home ready for Spring with these gorgeous indoor lanterns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wooden aesthetic will suit any scheme, and they’re perfect for every season so a worthy investment. Choose from multiple sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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