BE INSPIRED BY SPRING

Spring is here. So, stop designing like it’s winter.

One minute it’s sunny, the next it’s torrential rain. Shorts are being dusted off. And half the population are sneezing and snuffling. Spring is here. Today (March 20th) marks the first day of spring. We survived British winter, and you are ready to step into spring with a handful of new ideas.

Spring is not just a season; it is a statement. It’s bold. It’s fresh. It’s optimistic. And it’s energetic.

Architects who stick to the same tired palettes and safe materials are missing the mark.

SanFoot® Real Wood Veneer is not just an option this spring it is a necessity. It is the only way to bring real texture, warmth and movement into your designs.

If your projects don’t embrace the season, they are already outdated!

Wood Veneer: The material that spring needs

After months of being couped up indoors it is time to bring the outside in and inspire your projects with SanFoot® Real Wood Veneer. Your spaces evolve and light can shift. SanFoot® moves with these changes. Unlike static surfaces, the wood grain of SanFoot® catches the light in different ways adding depth and texture to a space.

SanFoot® doesn’t just look natural it is natural, helping breath air into your next projects.

Biophilic design is not just a trend. It’s playing the long game. Don’t worry about adopting fast trends that will fizzle out in months, instead choose biophilic design and choose longevity.

Biophilic design with wood veneer brings warmth, texture, and a natural aesthetic to interiors, creating a calming and inviting atmosphere. It enhances well-being, supports sustainability, and adds a timeless, organic feel to any space.

But how can you incorporate our spring species into your design. Here are a few ideas…

White Ash & Spring Greens

There is no better option than Ash, White (7004) for a spring-inspired interior. It is the ultimate foundation. It is light, clean, effortlessly modern, and if selecting flat cut, you get a beautiful woodgrain that catches the light incredibly.

Pair our Ash veneer with bold greens like deep olive, dark green, or lime, to create an environment that lives and breathes.

You’re not just crafting a beautiful interior; you must capture the energy of the season.

As a Colour Hive member, we like to stay on top of the latest and future trends. This trend emulates the ‘Hold’ trend in the 2026/27 Design Directions, suggesting that after years of rapid acceleration there is a call to slow things down amid concern of health, well-being and the environment.

There are three colours in this palette that suit this trend, Linden, Tomatillo, and Woodland. Take a look below…

Bringing earthy autumnal tones into spring

We are sure you’ve seen the autumn trends of clay, mustard, and terracotta, but what if we used these on the other side of winter. They are not just a trend but in fact they’re timeless.

Spring is about warmth, we are all craving a bit of sun, a bit of heat. Let’s mix these earthy tones with the golden tones of Oak, White (7041).

While this combination will add a fresh vibe to your interiors it will also add a richness and opulence.

Similarly to the above trend of ‘Ash and Spring Greens’ this also touches on the Colour Hive trend of ‘Hold’. It is important in a time of rapid growth that we take time to embrace and appreciate our natural surroundings and surround ourselves with earthy tones like Russet, Beet, and Sisal. Take a look below…

Spring is a contrast

While spring is all about brightness, it is also a transition from the darker months, and therefore you can play with brave contrasts.

You can play with natural light on darker wood veneers to create drama and sophistication in your projects. Take Walnut (7170) and combine it with crisp whites or soft easter pastels to make a confident, modern statement.

Bringing fresh colour palette speaks to the Colour Hive trend forecast of ‘Joy’ suggesting that amidst the doom and gloom of climate change and apocalyptic, tipping point predicitons, we are encouraged to be optimistic and energetic bringing colours into our design, like joyful pastels Zephyr, Limeade, and Guava. Take a look below…

SanFoot® Real Wood Veneer is a tool that you can use to elevate a space. Architects who understand this lead the way. Those who don’t? Well, they get left behind.

Spring is about bringing fresh ideas and a new way of thinking. Make sure your designs set the standard. Think Wood, Think SanFoot®.

Want to add a touch of spring to your next project? Please get in touch to find out more, call +44 (0)1536 428 789 or email [email protected].