In the colder months, there's nothing as inviting as a living room decked out with wintery blankets in a cosy colour scheme. But come springtime, you'll want something that feels fresh and airy. Then as summer rolls around, your tastes and comfort requirements completely turn around … what's a homeowner to do?

It's natural to want a home that changes with the seasons, but redecorating every few months can be exhausting and expensive. There are plenty of other ways to set yourself up for style and comfort all year round. As we move into spring cleaning season, consider refreshing your home's interior with these top trans-seasonal decor ideas.

Choose all-weather window treatments

In spring, you're likely to pop open the windows and let in some fresh air, whereas you've probably been keeping the heat indoors during the winter months. For the utmost comfort and least inconvenience, choose versatile window dressings that help you take advantage of the available light and hot or cold air.

Blinds and curtains can offer a neutral backdrop as trans-seasonal decor while also helping with energy efficiency and climate control. Your specific choices will depend on where your home is situated on your property and which way the windows face, but here are some possibilities:

• Choose honeycomb blinds for extra insulation in rooms that are more exposed to the elements.
• Opt for roller blinds you can open up to let the light flood in and warm your home when it's colder out, or draw closed to keep your interior shady and cool when it's hot.
• Consider mounting shutters or vertical blinds that can be slanted to provide privacy and just the right amount of light depending on the time of year.
• Mount window treatments in fabrics and colours you'll enjoy all year long so they function as trans-seasonal decor.

Use versatile colours and textures around your home

Once you've found a way to harness the light and atmosphere of each season, move on to the elements that anchor each room. These include features like the wall colours, flooring choices, furniture pieces, lighting fixtures and more. Mastering trans-seasonal decor involves embracing colours and textures that will be suitable for all seasons.

Try these tips:

• Introduce the timeless colours of nature into your decorating scheme with earthy hues, jewel tones or the shades of sea and sky.
• Select upholstered furniture items in versatile fabrics and textures that will provide comfort all throughout the year, rather than heavy winter plaids or summery linens.
• Anchor each room with timeless furniture pieces you will be able to enjoy for years to come, instead of ultra-trendy items you'll tire of.

Save spots for seasonally inspired home accents

Decorating with seasonally inspired home accents is a great way to bring the outside in and ease into a new time of the year. But as the weather shifts, you might struggle to find a good place for this spring cushion or that ceramic pumpkin. After establishing a more neutral foundation with trans-seasonal decor, walls and furniture, be strategic about adding pops of spring cheer or autumnal aesthetics into your home.

Reserving key spots around your home for festive accents is a great way to simplify seasonal decorating. Here are just a few ideas to get the inspiration flowing:

• Leave out a neutral-looking wreath hanger and vase all year, then switch out different wreaths and arrangements during spring, summer, winter and autumn.
• Keep one picture hook free for seasonally appropriate pictures or wall hangings.
• Swap out the couch cushions and throws every several months to introduce a palette of seasonal colours into your decor.
• Reserve a buffet table or shelf on the bookcase for a vibrant display of fragrant candles and other trinkets that evoke your favourite sights and smells for each time of year.
• Bring out cosy rugs during the colder months, then stow them away when it starts to heat up.

Searching for a Melbourne home you can adorn with your own trans-seasonal decor? Get in touch with a Nelson Alexander agent today.