Refresh Your Home in the New Year
A new year is all about a fresh start and new beginnings, and your home should be no different. This is the perfect time of the year to make some changes around the house and create interior spaces that feel like new again. Simple changes can go a long way. Don’t underestimate the power of updating a light fixture, re-styling a vignette, or mixing up your throw pillows to make it feel like you’ve overhauled your home.
Here are some simple ideas that deliver a major impact to refreshing your home…
Update Lighting
A bright room is inviting and welcoming, while a poorly lit room looks dark and cramped. There are numerous ways to brighten up your home and create an instant design refresh. Strategically place a tall floor lamp in a dark corner, switch up table lamps, or change out a fan to a beautiful chandelier and watch your room come alive.
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Add Greenery
If you’re looking to bring life to your home this year, try decorating with houseplants. The perfect plant can pep up any room. In addition to purifying the air and boasting your mood, houseplants can pack a powerful punch to the look of your home. Try a potted plant in a corner, a group of succulents on a table, or add a seasonal arrangement to a vase.
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Shop Your Home
The easiest way to update a space is by shopping your own home. Rather than spending more money and bringing more stuff in your home, begin by searching your house for forgotten pieces and looking at what you already have with fresh eyes. Swapping out furniture and accessories between rooms offers an instant refresh to both spaces. Moving just one item into a different spot or changing its angle can make you look at a room in a whole new light.
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Swap Out Your Accent Pillows
Don’t underestimate the power of throw pillows! Changing up pillows is one of the easiest ways to really transform the look of a room. Accent pillows are inexpensive and the perfect accessory for adding pops of color, interesting patterns, and fun textures to your room. Pillows can even be switched out throughout the seasons to give any room a timely update all year long.
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Refresh Your Bedding
Sheets don’t last forever and trends change over time, so if you’re ready for a change, now is the time for a stylish and comfy upgrade. A friendly reminder that January is THE best time to shop for fresh bedding as the discounts are deep and the selection is abundant. Start from the sheets and work up. Coordinate with a plush linen duvet cover and euro shams. Don’t forget to create layers and top with a cozy throw to add texture.
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New Art
Wall art is such an easy way to add personality and character to your home. Turn walls from a blank canvas into a showcase for eye-catching pictures, paintings, and artwork. An oversized painting or photograph will make a statement and set the tone. A gallery wall creates interest and can be a fun way of making a personal statement in your home. Add color with a vibrant abstract piece or try a black-and-white photo. Art can make a drastic impact and should not be overlooked.
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Refreshing and restyling your home doesn’t have to mean a total redesign and spending a lot of money. Take some time shopping your home and making simply changes that can give you a fresh start for a stylish year!