Top interior designer's failsafe rule all households can follow for stylish home

Spring is the perfect time of year to refresh your home - and we don't just mean giving a good deep clean. As the warms up and you start to fling open your windows more regularly, there is no better time to give your home a bit of a makeover - and it doesn't need to be expensive.

If you want to give your home a facelift without doing too much damage to your wallet, and you are a little bit stuck on inspiration and desperate to avoid common decor mistakes, top interior designer is here to help.

You don't need to make loads of purchases to give your home a makeover, the expert advises, just a few new items here and there will do the trick, and as long as you make you're getting the most out of what you already own, you will have a stylish and sophisticated new look before you know it.

Having completed thousands of projects over the past four decades, Kelly has become one of the most recognisable faces in interior design. Known for her East and West aesthetics, the former star is passionate about making timeless interiors accessible for everyone, and the release of her second interiors collection with means it's easier than ever to add something new to our homes.

"We're already designing stuff for later in the year and next year, so for us it's lovely to see the stuff coming out so people can buy it because we designed it months ago," she tells . "We've got mirrors, we've got cutlery, we've got coffee corners, we've got glassware, mugs and beautiful marble bowls. Then we've got all of the softs again. Our throw became one of the best sellers, so we've done more throws and cushions. It's very exciting. We've had such a great response from the public."

To celebrate the launch of her new springtime collection, Kelly has shared her top tips for giving our homes a seasonal refresh…

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Keep it timeless

Trends come and go, so investing in something simply because it's fashionable is a risk. Instead, opt for classic colourways that will stand the test of time, regardless of the season.

"It's easier in fashion to simply add a piece of leopard print or switch up your denim. But when it comes to your home, you can't just throw things away. You have to learn what your style is and what suits you, and stick to it," advises Kelly.

Tiny transformations

Updating your home with smaller pieces, such as new tableware and linen, is a budget-friendly way to transform your space, whilst also allowing your personal style to shine.

"When we come out of winter and go into spring, we shed a few layers. Your home is the same – now is a good time to move things around and add new pieces," says Kelly.

Blooming lovely

Spring and flowers go hand in hand, so fresh blooms, such as tulips in a chic vase, are an easy way to reinvigorate a room. "Yesterday, I filled a Perspex trough with hyacinth bulbs and I put it on the kitchen table – it felt very spring-like.

"It's little things like that, for instance using different flowers in a new season," Kelly explains. "The expression 'spring clean' is a real thing. You go through the transition and you feel different."

A different perspective

You needn't spend a fortune if you work with what you've got. So it's important to first take stock of what's in your home before you begin searching for new pieces. "I've always said people should take everything off counters and shelves and move things around to give them a new lease of life," explains Kelly. "Then you can add pieces to that."

Find your own style

When creating spaces that reflect the looks you love, take your time – pick out an interior you're attracted to, imagine yourself in that space and try to work out what it is about the decor that draws you in. It could be a colour, it could be the shape of a sofa, it could be a light.

"A lot of people make big decisions very quickly, and they're the wrong decisions. When you go shopping for clothes, you can try them on. You can’t really try on homes," says Kelly.

The new M&S X Kelly Hoppen exclusive homeware collection is available in store and online at marksandspencer.com

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