The Top 5 Lessons We’ve Learnt From Decorating Homes Over the Last 5 Years

2. Layering in textures is key

A sure-fire way to add interest, volume, and beauty to a room is by layering in textures. In doing so, you will create a space that feels warm, welcoming, and personal. This is particularly important for homes where the colour has been kept to a minimum. But this doesn't mean just adding clutter into a room.

Adding a rug is a wonderful way to add texture to a space, as well as visually define and finish a room. Cushions and throws are another flexible and easy way to add texture to a room.

You can opt for furniture pieces with natural textures like rattan, seagrass, and macramé and introduce bedding like linen to the mix. We would also recommend handcrafted items like ceramic pieces to add interest to your home.

4. It doesn't need to be expensive

Many of us would love to be able to update and decorate our homes with fresh furniture and décor whenever we like. It’s exciting to have a new look in our homes, but unfortunately, this isn’t a very financially or environmentally friendly way of living. If you're feeling uninspired by your home's aesthetic but don't have the budget for a full makeover or don't want to be wasteful, never fear.

Giving your home an update doesn't need to break the bank. Rearranging furniture to give you a fresh perspective, introducing more plants, swapping out art prints, painting walls, and bedding in a new colourway are all affordable ways to revamp a room that will have a huge impact on the look and feel of a space.