Design Refreshes for the New Year
Now that the the holiday decor is packed away, your home can feel slightly sparse. It’s especially noticeable this time of year when you're spending additional time inside, and you may be itching for a change. Design refreshes don’t require an entire overhaul but a few simple adjustments. So if you find yourself craving a new, inspired space, read on for design refreshes (ranked from easiest/fastest/least expensive, to most time-consuming/more of an investment) you can make for the new year.
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Restyle the shelves and surfaces
Take all the items off the shelves and coffee tables to restyle these surfaces with a fresh perspective. Remove items you’re no longer drawn to, and mix up the combination of things to create new vignettes.
Move around the art
Moving your pieces of art around the house can shake things up and help each space feel fresh and revived. As you consider what pieces you’ll move, ensure that the pieces you’re swapping with each other are of similar size and scale.
Reconfigure the furniture layout
Rearranging the furniture can help the space feel brand-new without making any purchases. Reconfigure the seating to create more conversation spaces, focus on one focal point, and allow for ample passageways, so every seat has a spot to set a drink.
Refresh the family photographs
Refreshing some of your framed family photographs with your most recent professional family photo shoot or candids from over the past year is a beautiful way to remember those memories daily.
Update the lighting
A home’s lighting is one of the easiest ways to transform a room visually. Replace outdated or builder-grade overhead light fixtures to transform a space with minimal effort. Adding additional floor and table lamps is another way to add soft lighting layers, which can elevate the ambiance of any space. Adding sconces and picture lights throughout the home requires electrical work but will make a significant visual impact.
Replace the door handles
Door handles can be an often overlooked element of a home. Whether the builder selected them or they were original to the house, updating the door knobs and handles on the interior doors can transform a home’s interior. Updated door hardware with beautiful lines and timeless finishes can serve as the home’s interior jewelry.
Paint the ceilings
Remembering the paint the fifth wall can transform a room. Whether you paint the ceiling the same color as the wall or a complementary color, painting the ceiling can be the missing piece that instantly gives the room what it’s been missing.
Add wallpaper
Wallpaper can make even the most utilitarian spaces feel ultra-luxe and beautiful. Grasscloth is a tried and true option to add texture and color without committing to a pattern. Vinyl grasscloth is an excellent option for high-traffic spaces. Peel and stick wallpaper has evolved in quality and aesthetics and is another beautiful way to hang wallpaper easily.
Add millwork
If the walls feel flat regardless of the paint color and surrounding accessories, millworking can add depth and interest to a space. Whether it’s picture frame molding, wainscoting, board and batten, shiplap, or any other style of millwork, this wall application can instantly result in a space that looks custom designed and rich with texture.
A refreshed home can help you feel revived at home and have a new appreciation for your space. If you’re looking to refresh your design but don’t know where to start, let’s work together. Learn more about different home design packages here.
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