Refreshing a living space doesn’t always require an expensive renovation or decoration project. If you use your imagination, it can even cost nothing. So, what can you do? From decluttering and deep cleaning to sprucing up a space with textiles, here are some handy suggestions.
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Try Various Rearrangements
It is often surprising how powerful simple furniture rearrangements can be. When you have had the same arrangement for years, it can become a bit stale. But just moving your sofa to a new spot, or freeing up space by placing a coffee table somewhere else, can make a massive difference. Of course, furniture shops are great for inspiration and buying some new stuff, and you can improve the flow, warmth and lighting of a space just by moving things.
Declutter and Deep Clean the Space
Most people enjoy a spring clean at the start of the year, but who says you have to wait until the daffodils are pushing up? Keeping a clean home will improve how you feel when spending time in your favourite spaces, including the living room and bedroom. Decluttering will help you keep a space clean and enhance the overall mood and health of a space. For example, less stuff means less dust for better air quality, and it also means fewer things to actually clean.
Refreshing a Living Space with LEDs
Home efficiency is a popular thing these days, and simple LEDs can cut your lighting costs by up to 80%. As one of those DIY and home repairs nobody ever talks about, lighting is a core part of helping a home feel warm, inviting and elegant. Without even having to drill a single hole, you can use lighting such as LED strips, rechargeable LED adhesive spot lights and smart LED bulbs to transform any room into a relaxing space you can control with the tap of a button.
Include a Range of Textiles
Textiles can help a space feel much more cosy than you would expect. Seasonal shifts, such as entering the cold snap in autumn and spring, will boost how warm and inviting a space actually is. This can be especially useful if you have hard furnishings and wooden floors. Simple area rugs, chunky knit blankets, and soft cushions help keep you warm and absorb the cold from the air. Combining with small additions like candles, any space can become a haven in your home.
Modernise Older Fixtures
Sometimes even the best decorated places in the house can become tired and dull. But of course, a renovation is very expensive and even redecorating costs quite a bit these days. So what can you do? With some small changes, you can reinvigorate a space at a much lower cost. For example, rather than replacing your kitchen cabinets, you can swap out the handles and apply adhesive covers, such as high-gloss materials, to the doors as a cheaper alternative.
Summary
Just rearranging the furniture is a simple but powerful way of refreshing a living space without major renovations. You can also make a room more inviting and warm with lighting such as LEDs, and instead of replacing cabinets, it is cheaper to replace handles and finishes.