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How to bring a new lease of life to your home

Whether you are looking to renovate an old property or simply refresh your home, a few simple tips can help to maintain the longevity of any space. This can help to avoid the need to chase the latest design trends and creates a timeless look that is true to the complexity of modern life rather than the facade of the showroom.

Small adjustments can evolve a home with the seasons without needing a grand redesign such as simple floral arrangements and scented candles from this period. Evoke the senses, this will only add to the warm shades and colours throughout the space. Sound systems may take this further to bring the outside in. Often the unsung hero, vary the textures in your home to maximise comfort. Together, they form a powerful combination that can transport people into different worlds and capture the imagination.

You may wish to make your home more personal to you, in which case signature elements such as statement artwork and antiques that reflect your heritage, travel experiences or life interests are essential. Each piece can be part of your story and the journey of finding them and curating disparate elements together may be the most enjoyable part of all. This does not mean cluttering the space, in fact you should look for ways to open it up such as changing around the layout, using all of the available natural light, brighter colour schemes and storage options so that there is a place for everything and everything is in its place.

The best news, for the bank balance and for ease of mind, is that you are likely to already have what you are looking for and will not need to start from scratch. Restoring furniture with new upholstery and paintwork is a sustainable way to maintain your home so that you can look after the things that you love the most.

It may take a bit of planning but it can be a lot of fun to and the result will make it all worthwhile. From complex builds to small alterations, interior design is a great way to lift the atmosphere of any space for the long term.