Tips to Refresh Your Home for the New Year
New Year often means new you as people make their annual resolutions to get fitter and healthier at this time of year. But have you thought about taking the same approach to your home? The Light Company’s expert, Judy Davison, has come up with these simple ideas which can help to transform your home for a little cost.
The New Year is also a good time to declutter your home which has no doubt been filled to the brim with Christmas decorations, trees, presents and more for the past month.
Once all the decorations are down, your house might look a bit sad and empty – which means this is the best time to freshen up your home to help beat the winter blues.
Invest in New Cushion Covers and Throws
A simple and easy way to bring new life into your living room or bedroom is by investing in some new cushion covers or throws.
Add a textured pillow, introduce a new bright pop of colour, or simply spruce up your couch by adding extra cushions for visual interest. Simple!
At the Light Company, we offer a range of different patterns, shapes and sizes of cushions from leading homeware company, Laura Ashley. These include striped oblong cushions like the Laura Ashley Awning Stripe range to their classic floral patterns on a selection of square cushions. We also stock faux fur cushions for added texture and some quirky dog print options from Voyage Maison. See our full range of cushions here.
Replacing an existing throw with a new one is also a simple and cost-effective way of bringing new life to your living room or bedroom. If you’ve traditionally had brightly coloured throws, changes these for more subtle, neutral colours with contrasting cushions. Alternatively, you could invest in a faux fur throw which will keep you warm and snug during the winter months as well as providing an interesting texture to your furniture items.
Again at the Light Company, we offer a huge range of Laura Ashley throws in a variety of colours, patterns and textures – ideal when it comes to making a small change for big impact.
Redecorate One Room
Another easy way to re-invigorate your home is to re-decorate at least one room in January. This will not only give you a focus during this rather dreary month but will have a huge impact in terms of freshness and brightness.
A new coat of paint will achieve this and our range of Laura Ashley paints, which come in a huge variety of colours from light greys and earthy tones to darker variations of midnight blue and charcoal, will do just the job.
If you prefer a wallpaper finish we can help there too. From subtle, pearlescent stripes to the more dramatic Belvedere range, our selection of Laura Ashley wallpapers includes patterns and designs for all tastes and decors. If you’re looking for something a bit more quirky, we also stock the stunning Voyage Decoration range of wallpapers which feature eye catching animal and plant prints among other designs.
Splurge on New Curtains or Bedding
New bedding or curtains are also an easy way to spruce up your home this January without breaking the bank. Whether it’s your living room, dining room or bedroom, new curtains can bring a breath of fresh air to your home and can be used to contrast or complement the existing décor in these rooms.
In true Laura Ashley tradition, we offer a range of both ready made and made to measure curtains which come in a massive choice of materials and patterns. And if you have bit of extra money in the budget, you can invest in curtains, wallpaper and accessories to create an even bigger impact in the room you are improving.
To create changes in your bedroom, a new duvet and pillowcase set will do the trick – as well as offering you choices to suit your mood or the current season. Our Laura Ashley range of bedding has something for everyone in terms of colour and pattern choices …. and you can even add those extra cushions and throws we mentioned earlier to bring an even more exciting dimension to the room.
Buy A New Statement Light
It’s always fun to buy a new lighting piece and you don’t have to break the bank to do it! Splurging on a visually interesting light for your space is a great way to make a big impact. Look for items that are quirky, unique or simply make you smile. It’s not about the price tag, but the way the accessory makes you feel.
Whether it’s a floor or table lamp, a new set of wall lights, a quirky chandelier or pendant lighting over your dining room table, a small investment in a new light will brighten up your home instantly.
At the Light Company we stock a massive range of lights but if it’s a bargain you’re looking for, check out these discounts from Laura Ashley which are only available while stocks last. See these here.
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So, you can see that updating your space for the new year doesn’t need to be expensive. You don’t need to redecorate or overhaul your entire house. Simply add a few touches here and there to welcome in January and carry you through to spring.
When your Christmas decorations are put away and your house is clean and organised, these extra refreshing pieces will add the final touch. Your home will feel clean, inviting and ready for the months ahead.