New Year, New Home: Simple and Affordable Ways to Refresh Your Space!

Now that the Christmas tree has been packed away for another year—or perhaps it’s drying out under the Australian sun waiting for a trip to the tip—it’s time to reclaim that pine tree-shaped space in your home.

With the merry but bulky centrepiece out of the way, there’s a unique opportunity to refresh your living spaces for the new year. Whether it’s breathing life back into a room with clever design choices or reconfiguring furniture to create a better flow, the possibilities are endless—and affordable.

Here are some helpful tips on bringing fresh energy into your post-holiday home without breaking the bank.

Fill in the gaps

Christmas trees take pride of place in the living or dining rooms, often requiring some reshuffling of furniture to accommodate its presence—and the pile of presents beneath. Now that it’s gone, take a moment to reevaluate the flow of these spaces.

Consider a fresh configuration for your lounge setting, coffee tables, or side tables to create a more personal layout for how your family uses the space on a daily basis, or experiment with creating symmetry in the dining room furniture and decor for a more dramatic change—all without spending a cent.

Set the stage for summer

Although Christmas is behind us, summer is here to stay for a while yet. Embrace the season by making your home feel as bright and airy as the weather outside.

Reorient furniture to better access alfresco areas, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection, or dedicate a corner to a bar cart or drinks station to whip up refreshing summer spritzes whilst entertaining. These minor tweaks can transform the energy of your home and celebrate the warmer months ahead.

Replace the red and white

Traditional Christmas palettes of red and white, with a dose of dark green, have their charm, but now is the time to infuse your home with the aura of summer by introducing a fresh colour scheme. A bright butter yellow or a classic Hampton’s blue can really bring the season indoors.

Introduce these shades through soft linen throws, statement vases, or artwork. Cushions in these hues add a pop of colour to your living spaces while complementing the cool greens of lush, large-leafed indoor plants. These affordable updates make a big impact without requiring a complete overhaul.

Start the new year with a vision

The end of the festive season also marks the start of a new year, and what better way to kick things off than by creating a vision board for your home? Use it to reimagine not just the central living spaces used during the holidays but the entire house.

Maybe the second living area felt a tad neglected and needs its own personality, or the guest bedroom could have used more thoughtful touches before accommodating extended family. Reimagine these spaces with a distinctive style, ensuring they’re ready to dazzle long before the next Christmas season arrives.