Breathe New Life Into Your Home With These Interior Design Tips

You know what they say – a change is as good as a holiday! Switching up things in your living space can breathe new life into your home, enhancing your mood and even your productivity. Even simple changes like moving furniture or embracing a new colour palette can change the feel of the entire space. 

If you’ve been looking for a way to revamp your home, you’re in the right place. With these interior design tips, you can freshen up your home and create a space that feels brand new.

Reflect on what isn’t working

Before pulling out your paint brush or swapping out all your curtains, take a second to step back and look around each room. What is it you don’t currently like, and what isn’t working? Your home may look smaller than it is, feel cluttered or crowded, or not quite capture your personality. You should also consider your everyday needs and whether the space is working for you. 

Make a list of what can stay, what you can repurpose and what has to go to make it the perfect space for you to thrive in.

Elevate your floors and walls 

When it comes to making an impact, investing in quality flooring is one of the best ways to breathe new life into your home. It makes up a large amount of the space, so it can really give your space that wow factor. Similarly, a new splash of paint on the walls can drastically change a room, livening it up and injecting personality into it.

When it comes to flooring, consider the look you’re after, as well as how it will wear over time. Luxury vinyl planks or hybrid floors can help make a space feel more modern, and provide durability to ensure you can enjoy it for many years to come. 

Once you’ve chosen your flooring, think about what colours you’d like for your walls. Whites and neutrals will make the space feel bigger and brighter, but you can also add feature walls or wood panelling for extra interest. Wallpaper can be a great option too, giving a retro vibe and a pop of colour, but make sure it’s something you’ll love for years to come.

Update your colour palette 

Choosing a colour palette for each room can help create a home that feels more cohesive and intentional. The colours you choose will also influence your mood, so think about how you use each space and what colour will best suit it.

Whether you choose to paint a whole feature wall, add pops of colour through your decor or even use your wall art to add some colour, there’s lots of ways to use colour to bring energy to your home. You can also update your soft furnishings in your chosen colour – think throw blankets and pillows. For example, adding yellow or orange can help lift your mood, while blues and greens can help a space feel more calming. So, choose wisely!

Update your furniture 

If your furniture is letting your room down, you don’t have to splash out on new pieces to revive your space. Updating or repurposing your old furniture can help breathe new life into your home with very little investment. For timber furniture, you can change the finish or give it a lick of paint, while lounges, chairs and fabric bedheads can be reupholstered to totally change their look. You can also revamp tired cupboards by simply replacing the handles with a different style.

If you aren’t keen on DIY, remember that even rearranging your furniture or mixing new pieces with old can change the entire feel of the space.

Reimagine your accessories

A great way to easily transform a room is through accessories. Statement pieces like bold artwork, unique sculptures and eye-catching rugs can add your own flair to a space. If you have indoor plants, you can breathe new life into them with colourful planters or hanging baskets. Take what you already have and rearrange it, or scout for treasures at local markets, galleries, or boutiques. 

Keeping your furniture neutral is a good way to be able to switch up your accessories whenever you like to suit the season or even your mood. Even soft furnishings, like pillows and rugs, can easily be changed for your next exciting new look.

Add personal touches

Your home should feel like you and that’s what will help make it feel like an inviting place you want to spend your time. Whether it’s hanging or displaying photos, creating your own art or focusing on technology, showcasing your interests will help breathe new life into a space that truly feels like you.

It’s true there’s skill to interior design, but when it comes to your home it should reflect your own personality and interests. Keep this in mind and your space will always be somewhere new and exciting.

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