5 Ways to Refresh Your Home

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Our home is such an essential part of our lives and should spark joy at every turn. However, over time it’s natural for us to get used to seeing the same fixtures and colours. Slowly, those lovable features begin to lose their charm. When this happens, it’s time for a refresh!

Just as there’s no expected interval between each interior refresh, it doesn’t have to do the same things each time. Whether it’s a substantial change or a simple touch-up to bring positive energy back into the space, here are some popular ways to refresh your home from our friends at houseUP – London’s expert design and build company.

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Swap Your accessories

If you’re looking to make a quick and effortless change to your home’s feel, the easiest way is changing the accessories. Bring some new energy into any room by swapping some of the old features and trinkets out in favour of something new.

This option is particularly popular with the changing of the season, where features can be added to highlight the time of year. As summer approaches, replace your regular throw cushions with brighter alternatives or add some new photos to the mantelpiece. You could even go for a change in curtains or blinds, opting for something lighter that promotes the feeling of summer.

Change your perspective

If you’re looking for a more substantial change but on a budget, a great trick is to simply reposition the room. Changing the location of certain large features, such as the sofa or dining table, can transform a space much more than people often realise!

Commonly, we move furniture around purely to unlock space. Yes, the amount of space is important in any room, but repositioning can have a much wider range of uses. Repositioning large items could impact how light moves in the room, especially if there’s a large window on one side. Use a glass film, curtain, and blinds to control heat and glare.

You should also consider how people see the room when they enter and how they walk through the space. Lastly, for places such as the living room, also think about how people interact, positioning chairs and sofas to promote a more social environment.

Taking into account all these aspects, a simple reposition can unlock a room’s full potential!

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play with bold colours

As mentioned with regards to accessories, changing colours is one of the most effective ways of transforming the feel of an interior. Colour plays a significant, often unnoticed role in how we feel in a space, making it a surefire way of bringing emotion to an interior.

If you’re looking to inject some energy back into your home, one of the easiest ways is to give your walls a new layer of paint. Even adding a fresh white coat to old walls can provide the space with a bit more sparkle, but for a real impact, consider a bolder shade.

Interior designers are getting increasingly braver with their wall colour choices, meaning almost no shade is off limits when it comes to your home! Creating a statement wall with a luxurious red or a playful yellow can introduce a whole new feel to a space.

make a statement

Statement interiors are becoming increasingly popular, as we look to replicate the stunning homes seen online and in magazines. If you want to unlock new energy in your space, then consider making a statement with your interior.

A statement interior can be achieved through many different mediums, including the statement walls mentioned above. Commonly, statements interiors involve highlighting one key piece of furniture in the space, be it a luxurious mirror or a vintage round dining table. Pick your favourite piece and let it shine!

tell your story

This point is the simplest, but perhaps the most important of all. While there are so many great interiors out there that can inspire you, ultimately, this is your home.

No matter what you do to refresh your home, the most important thing is to create a space where you and your loved ones can feel happy. After all, there’s just no place like home!