Marie Claire – Interior Design: Inviting the Spirit of Spring into Your Home

In the April 2026 edition of Marie Claire Switzerland, Renata Koglin, interior architect and founder of RK Interiors, shares her perspective on how to bring the lightness and renewal of spring into residential and commercial spaces. Drawing on neuro-architecture and biophilic design, she proposes a gentle transition in which colours, materials and spatial organization work together to reflect the new season in a way that is both remarkably simple and deeply meaningful.

The art of chromatic transition

For Renata, welcoming the spirit of spring does not mean transforming a space from top to bottom. It is rather about creating visual breathing spaces. The earthy tones of winter can gradually give way to nuances of sage green, washed sky blue and fresh butter yellow, evoking the outdoors even in spaces with limited natural light.

In textiles — cushions, throws and light curtains — houses such as Fischbacher 1819 illustrate this approach through washed linens, subtle jacquards and palettes inspired by nature. A few touches are enough to transform the atmosphere without disrupting it.

Furniture as the storyteller of the season

Furniture and objects accompany this transition naturally. A neutral sofa comes alive with peach or coral cushions, while a dark bookshelf is lightened by pale ceramic pieces or bleached wood.

Brands such as Ferm Living and the wood-based collections of Skagerak (Fritz Hansen) embody this spirit through soft forms, natural materials and a contemporary aesthetic. Light oak trays, stoneware vases and cotton and linen textiles bring a feeling of spring without weighing down the space.

The secret lies in proportion: a predominantly neutral base, enriched with transitional colours and punctuated by a few bolder accents. This rule applies equally to offices and residential interiors.

Spatial organization in service of light

Rearranging furniture to free up areas near windows allows light to circulate differently. A well-placed mirror amplifies this brightness and reinforces the sense of openness typical of spring.

In commercial environments, fluid circulation, low furniture and bright surfaces punctuated by wood and ceramic create an impression of air and movement — beneficial for clients and employees alike.

Textures that breathe

Spring also expresses itself through touch. Replacing heavy fabrics with breathable materials such as linen, woven cotton, light wood or matte ceramic transforms the atmosphere without altering the structure.

Fischbacher’s natural textiles and Ferm Living’s refined accessories interact with light in a subtle way, creating a soft and luminous ambience immediately associated with renewal.

Balance is the key

The secret of a successful transition lies in measure. Too many simultaneous changes generate visual instability; it is better to introduce new elements through successive touches, observing how they converse with what already exists.

Our spaces carry a memory. Inviting spring in means honouring that story while welcoming the new, creating a balance between permanence and transformation, comfort and renewal.

With this publication in Marie Claire, Renata once again affirms her distinctive approach to interior design: one where emotion, well-being and conscious living are at the core of how we inhabit our spaces.