The new year is a great time to upgrade your home, and it’s easy enough to embrace the new trends and create a fresh new look in your home without spending too much time and money. Here are just a few great ways to update your home for the new year that you won’t want to miss…
Move things around
First, declutter to remove all of the daily junk that takes up space in your home. It’s good to do this with the changing of every season. Then, move furniture and accessories around to create a fresh look and bring new energy into your room. Small updates such as wall mirrors, candles, tactile cushions and soft throw all help to create a wonderfully cosy, happy and welcoming feel, and you can accent easily with textiles to transform your house into a home worth celebrating.
Freshening up your paint
Nothing brightens a tired home faster than a fresh coat of paint. Regloss those skirting boards and frames, repaint the ceiling to instantly brighten the room and touch up tired paintwork. You’ll be amazed at the difference this makes to your home interior!
Consider patterns in your decor
After years of neutrals and plain surfaces, it’s wonderful to see patterns being used again in style magazines and blogs. A unique pattern is a great way to add personality, texture and excitement to your home and it’s easy to do as well. Why not consider a feature section of patterned tiles in the bathroom, a bold patterned wall in your bedroom and a bold rug with an interesting design? Many tiling specialists offer a great range of tiles in different colours, patterns, shapes and more for a trendy yet unique look in your home!
Bringing the outdoors inside
Everyone is loving indoor plants right now, and it’s easy to see why. Plants purify the air, look great and help with our mental well-being. They are also very easy to look after if you try the right ones.
Good choices include aloe vera plants, ivy and peace lilies. Try putting them in colourful vases for a ready design feature. You can also bring cut flowers into the home for a luxury touch – why not grow your own tulips for next season? Or cut evergreens for a winter display.
Embracing colour in your home
It’s time to bring colour into your home – but don’t worry about slavishly following trends. Why not just pick colours that you really love and that bring you a feeling of comfort and happiness every time you step through the door? Colour psychology teaches us that colours influence our moods in different ways – pink represents love, blue is calming and serene, red is passionate and powerful and orange is energetic. Colours next to each other on the colour wheel harmonise and colours opposite each other ‘pop’ with a lively contrast. Many designers tend to work with a colour palette of two or three main colours, a neutral and a bright accent. So experiment and choose what brings you joy!
Personalise your living space
Your home is your own so display things that you love! Framed photos, handmade crafts, your own art… terrariums filled with plants, your collection of teapots… there is a way to display everything that brings you joy. Experiment with making your own curated display areas, using focal lighting to bring your favourite pieces to life.
