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We've just headed into February and I'm feeling so discontent with my home this year. I'm not sure why, but I'm itching for change in 2025 and my issue is that I'm not particularly great at DIY. I don't want to spend a fortune engaging tradespeople but I also don't want to trash my house by attempting big jobs myself. So, if you are like me, limited in skills but wanting a new design in your home, read on for some easy ideas -
Change the Soft Furnishings
I know it is the classic answer but it works. You can buy cushions, duvet covers, rugs, throws, curtains etc all in the sales and for a reasonable price, so if you know you like to see changes every so often this is a good way to do it.
If you have good storage space, you could even have two or three different sets of soft furnishings to swap to suit your mood. I have a friend who always changes their soft furnishings at the end of Winter and the end of Autumn so the colours work well with the natural light and the seasons.
She makes sure her walls and flooring are neutral, so they work well with every colourway, and if you go for cream, beige, grey or stone bedding, again you can easily change the throws and cushions to brighten up your room and give yourself an instant boost.
Opt for Peel and Stick Wallpaper
Did you even know there is peel and stick wallpaper available? I didn't. I must say I have never attempted wallpapering a room, as I used to watch my dad pasting, folding and hanging wallpaper when I was a little girl and it looked like a real art. He'd have his plumb line hanging to make sure it was straight, then he'd meticulously match up design features and that put me off for life.
However, peel and stick, I'd have a go at, especially when it can be applied with no more preparation than washing down your wall and when you've had enough it also peels easily off, without taking the paint and plaster with it. Genius! There are so many peel and stick wallpaper ideas out there, do take a look and see what takes your fancy. Look how easy it is to make a massive difference in the same space.
I enjoyed having a good look at all the different designs on the Love Vs Design website and the range is vast. From simple colour changes to stripes, small geometric patterns, botanicals to animals, damasks and even rainbows, there is something to suit everyone. I must say I had a bit of a soft spot for the pink cactus wallpaper.
Update your Flooring
This can be a more costly option but it will certainly make a big change quite quickly. Whether you opt for a rug that you just need to buy and throw down or you go for a bright and intricate tile design on your floor, it will update your room and bring more colour in quickly.
Don't be limited by your imagination, go along to a good flooring shop and speak to them for some inspiration. Have you thought about having two or three different rugs in a large space and slightly overlapping them, or use them to define different uses/ areas in a large room.
Go for the Clash
So many people think you have to choose a signature colour and stick with that in the room. Or maybe have your hero colour and add in a couple that sit close to it in the colour wheel, but if you want some serious impact and an update that will excite anyone who sees it, colour clashes can be the way to go.
I'm sure you've seen a room before where the kitchen cabinets are painted a bold colour like bright green or red and then the walls have the polar opposite and if you are bold enough, all your accessories can be in a third colourway. It really can work, you just need to have a play and see where your imagination takes you. Spend an enjoyable afternoon looking on the web. just type in colour clash home design and you'll have hundreds of pages to look through. This trend really does seem to be developing in recent years.
It doesn't matter what you choose to do, or whether anyone else likes you. You'll have to live with the changes you make and if they make you smile and bring you joy then I say that is a true win. Have fun!