A Fresh Start for Your Home
January marks a time for fresh beginnings, and your home is no exception. As the holiday décor comes down and life returns to its usual rhythm, it’s the perfect opportunity to reimagine your space. Whether you’re looking to make small tweaks or embark on a full refresh, thoughtful design updates can set the tone for a an inspiring year ahead. It never ceases to amaze just how much a few intentional changes can help your home feel like a sanctuary that supports your goals and lifestyle.
Declutter, Reorganize, and Reimagine
The post-holiday clean-up often leaves blank spaces that are begging for an injection of creativity. This makes now the perfect time to declutter and reorganize high-traffic areas like your living room, kitchen, and entryway.
Sometimes one of the best things you can do is completely clear out a given space and allow yourself the blank canvas to rebuild it in step with your current tastes and life needs. Do you need to see a little more natural light? Do you need a central hub for organizing grab-and-go solutions for your family? How can the space you’re looking at serve these needs and do so with exquisite style?
Warm Up with Textures and Lighting
Winter is a time to embrace combinations of warm lighting and comforting textures. Soft textures like wool, cashmere, and faux fur create a sense of coziness, especially when layered through throw blankets, pillows, or rugs.
Beyond natural lighting, warm lighting has a way of warming the soul and creating a space that invites connection – with ourselves and those around us.
Look for dimmable lamps to add a softer ambiance or LED’s with adjustable features to find your own perfect balance between warm and cool lighting based on the space you’ll be using it in.
This layering of textures and light not only combats the winter chill but also makes your home an overall more welcoming space.
Bring the Outdoors In
Incorporating natural elements has a way of bringing more life into your home; especially as so much of our area remains dormant.
While fresh greenery may be scarce, dried flowers, branches, or winter-friendly plants like eucalyptus can add a beautifully holistic touch. Look to incorporate pinecones, birch logs, or textured vases as décor for a timeless, seasonal look. These natural elements create a connection to the outdoors while we all wait out warmer days to get back out and enjoy more of it.
Look Ahead to Future Projects
While we want to enjoy our current space the best we can, January also makes a perfect time for planning all it could be. Whether it’s Pinterest or home & garden magazines, make sure you grab a cup of coffee or hot tea and steal a moment away in your favorite nook to pour over inspiration for projects you’d like to tackle around your home. (Total plug: we LOVE brainstorming ideas with you as well as helping you weigh pros, cons and expected investment to bring your vision to life.)
Many homeowners make the mistake of putting the planning off until they’re ready to see the project done already. Drafting plans, budgeting, ordering, getting any needed permits, scheduling and getting the work done all takes time. If you’re looking to get that space done this year, now would also be a good time to start making calls and starting those discussions.
Set the Tone for the Year
The beautiful thing about a home is not just all the ways you can make it beautiful. The most breathtaking homes are often those that boast the most character while sharing a little more of your story with those in it. In what ways can January make way to bring your home into new life?