As minimalism and neutral colours have finally given way to more texture and colour in the home now could be a good time to invest in some new, rich-coloured soft furnishings and decorative tricks as an inexpensive way to transform your home without making a huge investment.

Rugs are an ideal solution to updating a room quickly and will add a little flair to your floor, particularly if you don't want to splash out on a new carpet just at the moment. It may be that you want to hide those tell-tale spots and splodges that have built up over the years or simply want to change the décor of your room. A rug will immediately add warmth to your room, particularly on wooden floors which have been so popular in recent years. Bold rugs are the perfect way to add a splash of colour to an interior or if you are thinking about the bedroom, a shag pile rug might be the answer. Remember to keep it smelling fresh and clean with Febreze which can only add to the sense that your home is transformed.

Why not give your living room a fresh lick of paint? Some of these one-coat paints that are popular now will give you good results in next to no time and your home will look fresher and cleaner without a great deal of expense. Sometimes painting a room can be the only way to get rid of old lingering smells. If you've moved into a new house recently, for instance, that belonged to a chain-smoker you may find the odour only really goes once the room has been painted. So not only will it look bright and new, it will smell fresh and clean too.

Cushions, curtains and throws are another great way of warming up a room and altering the ambience of your home immediately. If you have pale, upholstered furniture and pale carpet look for accessories that add richness to your home decorating scheme. Repeating the same accents of colour on say curtains and cushions helps to unify the look and creates a warm and inviting environment.

Add some extra interest with summery accessories. You may want to replace your winter drapes with some light-weight summer curtains to help the summer light to flood into a room and look out for patterned lampshades to replace older, plain coloured one. Textured ceramics also warm up a space and are very fashionable at the moment, as are strong, bold shaped vases.

Complete the look of your recently transformed home with a gorgeous display of lovely spring flowers and some scented candles and you will have a fresh new look for your home for you and your family to enjoy all year round.