The new year is often the time for a new start — to make changes and improvements to your life or go in a different direction.
A fresh start doesn’t have to be about you, however. The start of a new year can also be the perfect time to freshen up your home.
If you’re thinking of giving your home a bit of a makeover in 2023, you don’t necessarily have to get the paintbrush out or throw out what you already have.
There’s also no need to buy everything from scratch. A few key pieces here and there can completely transform a space and reinvent a room.
We’ve teamed up with Heal’s to round up some clever hacks to refresh your home without redecorating it.
We have another great reason for you to buy your home essentials from Heal’s. Shop with them through us this week and you can earn yourself 3% cashback* thanks to our exclusive offer.
Want to know how you can change the look of your home without a complete redecoration? If so, read on.
Make a statement
The Heal’s ethos is to buy well and buy once, across everything they curate and create — from designer pieces to own-brand. This means a piece of furniture bearing their name is a solid investment.
As well as being built to last, their items are designed to transcend seasons and trends too, meaning pieces can be enjoyed for years to come or even handed down.
You should think about changing a big-ticket item in a single room if you want to make the biggest impact. That could be a sofa, a bed or a dining table.
As a centrepiece, new furniture can dramatically change how a room looks, as well as how you use it.
If it’s your living room you’re making over, their Lilli sofa could be the perfect choice. Made using individual modules, it can be customised according to your taste, while being reconfigured when you choose.
What’s even more appealing is that its curved corner design saves on space while being effortlessly timeless. The frame can be upholstered in a selection of sumptuous Heal’s fabrics.
Light up your room
Just like a statement piece of furniture, a statement light can give a space a new lease of life, be it because of stand-out design or spectacular illumination.
You can choose a fixture which will have pride of place, like behind a sofa, above a dining table or to illuminate a piece of artwork. This could reset the scene or update a corner.
If you want a pendant, the Supernova offers drama through its cutting-edge technology and space-age design.
Sabre is as practical as it is beautiful, with seven tubular light sources which can be adjusted to create a stunning random effect or a considered spiral cascade.
Reading nooks and home office desks can also be completely reinvented with a marble and brass Selena LED table lamp or asymmetrical wooden Verso floor lamp, adding interest without dominating rooms.
Turn the tables
Sometimes, the little touches can make the biggest difference, with tableware being a case in point.
While it won’t cost you as much as redecorating, it could give you similar rewards. Just swap out your cutlery, glassware or crockery and you can give your dining room a complete overhaul and the occasions you host there.
Why not go for a modern crockery set, like the hand-glazed Nordic Sea in a grey/blue tone? This will update your look in an instant.
You can team it with sophisticated Ripple glassware and contemporary Santol cutlery to add further modern accents.
January is the perfect time to top up and change up your tableware.
Add some stylish art to your walls
Your walls can be given a stylish refresh too in 2023.
Try swapping pictures around, both within and around their existing group, or arrange your art in interesting shapes and different rooms.
If you’re bored with what you have, clear the decks and start again. There are no rules when it comes to art, you can think outside the box with what you have or add a few new pieces.
Heal’s eclectic collection of prints from Paper Collective, which brings together designers, artists and illustrators from around the world, is sure to inspire with a range of wall art for any space or style.
Transforming textiles
You might not think so, but textiles have a surprisingly transformative power. Whether you opt for a different rug or some scatter cushions, there are plenty of options.
Textiles are also one of the easiest and most economical updates you can make if you want to give a room a new, fresh look — and fast.
Cosy up for the winter which still lies ahead with one of Heal’s classic velvet quilts in emerald green, to add richness and depth.
Alternatively, why not lay down a luxurious floor covering with the hand-knotted Ziri rug by Linie Design for some texture and warmth under your feet. You can also style up your sofa with a striking Edinburgh Weavers circles cushion or three for added comfort and interest.
If you want to give your home a fresh look in 2023, shop with Heal’s through us this week and you can earn yourself an exclusive 3% cashback* on your online purchases.
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