Simple Ways to Refresh Your Home in the New Year

The start of a new year is a fantastic time to refresh your home and breathe new life into your surroundings. Whether you’d like to keep up with the latest trends, create a more inviting space to relax in, or even prepare for social events, a few small changes can make a massive difference.

In this guide, you’ll learn about the benefits of decluttering and organising your home, how to easily update your interior, how light can help to elevate spaces, why incorporating natural elements can refresh a room, how to add splashes of seasonal accessories, and ways to finish the refresh with fragrances and textures. 

Declutter and Organise

The Benefits of a Decluttered Space

One of the best things about decluttering your home is that it provides a more spacious and relaxing environment instantly. The new year presents a great opportunity to sort through your belongings and either donate or recycle those you no longer use or need. 

Smart Storage Solutions

For items you’d like to keep, you might consider smart storage solutions, such as stylish woven baskets or decorative boxes. Not only will this help to keep your home organised, but it can also complement your desired aesthetic. 

For example, a Jute Storage Basket provides an excellent place to store household essentials throughout a variety of rooms, while a Vintage Style Spitalfields Box provides informal storage combined with bold style. 

Update Your Interior with Simple Touches

Soft Furnishings

One of the easiest ways to quickly and effectively refresh your home is to swap out soft furnishings. A simple set of cushions in warm, inviting tones can immediately transform any living space and provide a cosy feel you’ll love to relax in.

For example, you might choose to add a splash of colour and comfort with a Ruffled Velvet Cushion in either saffron or rust pink. Another option could be to incorporate a Cashmere Touch Fleece Throw into your seating arrangement, which not only adds an accent colour to any setting but also provides a perfect place to wrap up warm during colder months. 

Colour Palette Transformations

If you’d prefer to make a longer-lasting change, another option is to transfer your colour palette with a fresh coat of paint or wallpaper. 

Use Light to Elevate Your Space

Layering Light

Lighting plays a key role in setting the mood of any room in your home. You can achieve a balanced and inviting atmosphere by layering different light sources, such as table lamps, ceiling lights, and even dimmable lighting options.

Choosing the Right Fixtures

There are plenty of lighting fixtures to suit different needs. For an eye-catching feature light, you might choose to add a Lotus Bud Pendant, which provides elegant downlighting. Alternatively, a Rattan Orb Table Lamp with Linen Shade can provide supplemental light layers as and when required.

Refresh Your Home with Natural Elements

Houseplants

Bringing nature indoors is a great way to refresh your home, and houseplants can both improve air quality and add colour to any space. However, if you’d prefer a lower maintenance option, you might consider faux plants, such as Potted Grape Hyacinths.  

Natural Materials

Natural materials, such as wooden furniture and decorative pieces, can create a calm and timeless interior. This can be as simple as displaying fruit in a Carved Wooden Trug or keeping your entryway organised with a Wooden Letter Rack.

Seasonal Accessories

Changing Décor for an Immediate New Look

Adding new accessories is one of the easiest ways to refresh a room quickly. If you’re searching for inspiration, a great way to get started is to let the seasons guide you. For example, as we head towards springtime, you could add a splash of seasonal colour to your home with a Daisy and Blossom Flower Arrangement or get playful with some 3D Hanging Wooden Tulips.

Statement Pieces

Providing a new statement piece to a room is an excellent way to give it an immediate refresh. Whether you’re looking for a Driftwood Star Mirror to provide practicality and style or would like to show off a beautiful Marble Glass Vase, this is your chance to think big. 

Final Touches

Fragrances

Scent has a huge impact on the feel of a home and provides an easy way to make quick changes to your living spaces. For those who enjoy the scent and ambience of a candle, you might consider adding a Sea Salt Scented Tin Candle to fill your home with beautiful ozonic and citrus fragrances. Alternatively, a Bay and Rosemary Diffuser can provide an around-the-clock fragrance, without the need for an open flame.