The High Street Is Packed With Spring Homeware Buys - Here's 16 Updates That Will Bring Instant Cheer
Image by: Oliver Bonas
Mood-boosting and budget friendly, here's our edit of the high street's best homeware for spring
Winter, with its grey skies and bone-chilling winds, can seriously test our mood. Sure, SAD lamps and cosy interiors filled with fluffy throws, candles and comforting heated blankets do their part to ease the gloom - we all cocoon ourselves to survive the hibernation months - but you better believe I'm the first to pack away the faux fur at the mere hint of sunshine.
Spring cleaning is more than just scrubbing surfaces; it’s that feeling of a fresh start and unbridled optimism. You can see why some people treat the equinox as their new year, saving resolutions until this very moment. With every window flung open and shelf dusted off, a wave of fresh hope floods in. This year, I'm brightening up my living space with vibrant pieces that bring joy, the homeware equivalent of a daffodil in bloom on a crisp, sunny day.
Right now, the high street is positively brimming with homeware buys guaranteed to inject instant cheer into any space. I've been scouring the likes of Primark, H&M, Zara Home, M&S, Anthropologie, and more, and the options for instant mood boosting buys are endless. To save you the search, I've condensed my favourites into the list below.
Whether you're craving a colourful cushion to lift your sofa’s spirits, pastel-hued tableware to elevate your weekend brunches, or simply a cheerful vase to showcase that bouquet, these affordable finds are your shortcut to seasonal bliss. Each pick promises maximum impact, space-brightening power, and a guaranteed lift to your mood the second you enter the room.
Below, I've rounded up my 14 favourite mood-boosting homeware updates for spring. Consider this your official invitation to say goodbye to winter blues and hello to your fresh start (finally).
Habitat x Morris & Co. Pimpernel Bedding Set
Habitat
£42.00
Habitat have partnered with Morris & Co. to launch an exclusive collection of homeware and furniture inspired by the timeless heritage of designs by William Morris, famed for his prints. This Pimpernel bedding is the perfect way to explore florals in a cool, grown-up way.
Amande Linen Cotton Curtain With Striped Trim
Anthropologie
£108.00
Let the light in already! These linen cotton curtains not only add a gorgeous Mediterranean feel but will also work to let in just enough light for a slow, natural wake-up.
2-pack tapered candles
H&M
£2.99
Welcome a touch of spring pastels into your home with these gorgeous sky blue candles from H&M - it's as simple as that.
Nakhla Carved Sun & Palm Ceramic Vase
Oliver Bonas
£26.50
Instant holiday feel-good, courtesy of this summerfied Oliver Bonas ceramic vase.
Beatrice 6 Drawer Chest
Dunelm
£279.00
Not only is it practical storage, but this striped chest of drawers is an instant room-maker.
Fifi Twisted Wooden Base Side Table
Dunelm
£45.00
Simple yet elegant, this twisted side table feels particularly spring-ready in the softest blush pink.
Floral Plate
Zara Home
£12.99
Zara, just wow. These could easily have been purchased at the pottery market during your long weekend in Lisbon (I won't tell).
Sunburst Wall Light, Brass
Matilda Goad
£120.00
Matilda Goad has done it again with this gorgeous brass sunburst wall light. A splurge that is worth every penny (get two if you can afford to frame your bed or mantelpiece)
Dimitria Stoneware Vase
Anthropologie
£66.00
A postcard from Paxos delivered straight into your lounge. These pretty painted vases don't even need flowers - in fact, they might look even better if you don't.
Vespérie Rattan Tray
La Redoute
£39.99
What's picnic season without a helping of rattan and wicker? This tray is perfect for functional use as well as display - think of it sitting atop a coffee table with your best candle and a trinket bowl.
Serving Bowl 22cm
ARKET
£22.00
Simple, chic but beautifully fresh-feeling - that's what minimalist spring decor is all about.
Hygge Tones Trio of Mosaic Glass Votives
The Roost
£21.00
Conversely, terracotta tones sing of warm sandy towns and balmy days abroad. Invite that feeling into your home now with these sundrenched mosaic tumblers.
Flower Tassel Velvet Footstool
Dunelm
£69.00
Retro fringing and sweet spring pink combine in this seriously chic stool from Dunelm.
Scalloped Placemat
Zara Home
£15.99
Make a meal of dinner time with elegant placemats from Zara - this colour is perfect for all year round entertaining.
Checkerboard Lamp
MArks & Spencer
£49.00
This one is selling fast on Marks & Spencer online - nab one while you can.
Wall Shelf
Sostrene Greene
£20.00
Shelves, but make these sweeter. The scallop trim is a beautiful way to make the practical pretty.
Kemp Power Loom Pink Rug
Wayfair
£45.99
Rugs are notoriously expensive, but this pretty pink style from Wayfair is well within budget - and my, what a difference it will make to a room.
2pk The Edit Embroidered Palm Tree Napkins
Primark
£7.00
The embroidery on these Primarni napkins looks so expensive.