A quick change of textiles is the fastest way to brighten up your home for spring and summer. Just swap out the rich dark colours of cosy nesting season for light and lively prints in clear pastels. I like this selection of coodinating prints, new at IKEA, for the clarity of the colours — these cushions and drapes are printed in pale pastels, yes, but there’s nothing of the baby about the bold nature-inspired prints in clear tones of rose and soft sage green on a crisp white ground.

If you’re in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Greece, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden or the United Kingdom, you’re in luck: all the luxe textures and subtle warm gold tones of Zara Home‘s “ethnic” linens and accessories could be yours.

For the rest of us, it’s pure decor inspiration with a hint of Sheik of Araby fantasy-romance.