Springtime in Sydney: Fresh Interiors for the New Season
Spring in Sydney is a sensory season—bougainvillea spills over terraces, Jacarandas sweep the streets in lilac clouds, and the light softens everything it touches. At home, it’s the perfect time to edit, refresh, and reimagine your spaces with a sense of ease and optimism.
Here’s how we’re styling our interiors this season:
1. Play with Light & Transparency
As the sun lingers longer, take advantage of Sydney’s natural light. Consider sheer linen curtains that filter daylight with a soft glow, or glass and acrylic accents that catch and reflect light beautifully. We love the playfulness of Sarah Ellison’s Huggy chair in boucle, paired with a Dinosaur Designs resin vessel for that translucent, sculptural detail.
2. Seasonal Colour Refresh
We’re embracing tones inspired by Sydney in spring—dusty lilac (Jacarandas), fresh sage (new leaves), and sun-bleached neutrals (Bondi sand). Bring them in through ceramics, cushions in tactile linens, or a statement art print. A current favourite? Marloe Marloe’s oversized pastel vases—perfect for unruly spring blooms—or a Rachel Castle artwork for that injection of joyful colour.
3. Sculptural Furniture & Décor
Spring is the season of renewal, so it’s the perfect excuse to add a statement piece. Think sculptural side tables in travertine or ceramic stools that double as art. The Jardan Wilfred armchair with its soft curves, or GlobeWest’s travertine coffee tables, add just the right mix of form and function.
4. Texture & Materiality
Spring is about swapping heavy winter layers for lighter textures. Trade woollen throws for loosely woven linens, and anchor spaces with Armadillo’s jute rugs for a natural, tactile base. Pair earthy timbers with glossy lacquered trays or matte ceramics—an Elke Lucas piece adds just the right amount of soul and imperfection.
5. Outdoor Entertaining Essentials
Sydney springs are synonymous with long lunches outside. Refresh your alfresco zones with weather-friendly furniture like the Tait Volley outdoor dining setting, styled with linen tablecloths in muted tones, earthy ceramics, and sculptural candleholders. We love GlobeWest’s teak and canvas sling chairs—low, relaxed, and perfect for a Sunday afternoon spritz.
6. Artful Layers
Spring interiors don’t mean stripping back completely. Instead, curate with intention. Stack a few Assouline coffee table books, anchor your living zone with a bold Ken Done contemporary piece or a Koskela woven wall hanging, and add a striking sculptural vase. These give that refined, editorial finish reminiscent of Vogue Living.
Laidback Lee Loves Right Now:
Sarah Ellison Huggy Chair – playful and sculptural.
Marloe Marloe Oversized Vases – pastel perfection.
GlobeWest Travertine Tables – timeless yet on-trend.
Armadillo Jute Rugs – grounding and tactile.
Dinosaur Designs Resin Accents – glossy, iconic, and forever stylish.
Laidback Tip: Spring interiors are about balance—lightness without losing depth, colour without chaos, and design that feels both elevated and easy.
