You may think it, but you don't need a full house reno to make you fall back in love with your home. Big renovations can cost a fortune and be very time consuming, but small thoughtful changes can have just as big of an impact.
Here's 5 ways to refresh your home without reaching for the sledgehammer...
1. Restyling what you already have
Before hunting the internet and your local homewares stores for new pieces, start by reimagine your room layout. Perhaps put your sofa against a different wall, swap your wall arts around, or reposition your bed, this can instantly change how a room feels and flows.
Try:
- Creating clearer walkways
- Angling your furniture in different ways
- Pulling pieces away from walls
- Swapping decorative items between rooms
2. Updating your soft furnishings
Changing or replacing your soft furnishing can be one of the most cost effective ways to refresh your space. New cushions, throws, curtains or rugs creates a different look instantly.
Consider:
- Layering cushions of different fabrics and patterns
- Switching to lighter or darker fabrics in accordance with the seasons
- Adding a statement rug
3. Refreshing your walls
You don't need to repaint your entire house to make an impact. A single feature wall, a piece of art, or updated mirrors can dramatically change your space.
Some ideas include:
- Creating a gallery wall
- Hanging a piece of oversized art for a focal point
- Adding a mirror to reflect light around the room and make it seem larger
- Installing panelling to make your plain coloured wall more visually interesting
4. Improving your lighting
Lighting is one of the most overlooked design elements, but makes one of the biggest differences.
Layer your lighting with:
- Table and floor lamps
- Wall lamps
- Warm toned lightbulbs
Switching your lightbulbs from cool to warm toned instantly makes your home feel more cosy and inviting.
5. Style with intention
Decluttering and restyling surfaces changes your rooms look immediately. Instead of trying to fill every space and surface, create small thoughtful collections to display.
Try:
- Grouping items in threes, in different heights and widths
- Mixing colour pallets and textures
- Adding greenery and flowers, whether this be fresh or faux
- Using trays to style console tables, sideboards or coffee tables
Less clutter and more intentionally styled displays, create a calm and polished look.
Refreshing your home doesn't require a huge renovation budget, just a fresh look on things. By rearranging, decluttering, improving lighting and switching up your colours, you can completely transform your space.