'Adding plants and flowers to your home is such an easy, but important, way to add colour, texture and scent to a room without any fuss. Tulips, pussy willow or branches of apple blossom will shout out spring, or make a statement with cacti, banana leaves or palms. If you're not green fingered, go faux,' says Katherine Ogilvie at Homewings. (Living room photo: John Lewis). Find more tips at housebeautiful.co.uk
