How to Refresh Your Home for 2025: Best in Class Insights Tish Baden-Sidhu
In essence, styling your home for a new year is about making changes that feel authentic to you and enhancing the comfort and style of your space.
In this Best in Class Insights article, interior designer, Tish Baden-Sidhu, shares how to refresh your home for 2025. Over to Tish…
Styling your home with a fresh approach is a great way to usher in a new year, creating a revitalised space that reflects your evolving tastes and needs. Whether you’re updating your entire aesthetic or just making a few impactful tweaks, here are some thoughtful ways to give your home a refresh for the year ahead.
1. EMBRACE MINIMALISM, WITH PERSONALITY
Minimalism doesn’t have to mean sacrificing personality. Instead, try focusing on simplicity with a touch of character. Start by decluttering your space, which instantly refreshes and opens up the area.
Choose meaningful and essential pieces and let them shine without excess. This doesn’t mean giving up colour or texture but rather balancing clean lines with strategic pops of interest. For example, a striking mid-century modern chair or an artisan-made woven basket can become a focal point in a minimalist space, adding visual interest and functionality without overwhelming.
2. INTRODUCE NATURAL ELEMENTS
Bringing in natural materials is a trend that continues to thrive and can instantly add warmth and texture to any space. Consider incorporating items made from wood, stone, clay, or woven materials.
Swap out plastic or synthetic items for pieces that celebrate natural imperfections. A live-edge wooden coffee table, a terracotta vase, or even a linen throw can bring an organic touch to a room. Plants are another wonderful way to connect with nature indoors; they add a splash of colour and life, purify the air, and improve the overall ambience.
3. EXPERIMENT WITH STATEMENT COLOURS
One of the quickest ways to refresh a space is with colour. A new colour palette can make a big difference, whether you paint a whole room, an accent wall, or incorporate bold colours in your accessories.
Popular colours for the new year often include soft neutrals with pops of bold shades like teal, mustard yellow, or deep green. These hues can bring energy and vibrancy without overpowering a room. If you’re unsure about committing to bold walls, try introducing statement colours through textiles, cushions, art, or rugs.
4. RETHINK YOUR LAYOUT
Sometimes, the most impactful change doesn’t require buying anything new; simply rearranging your furniture can transform your space. Consider creating cosy conversation areas, especially if you have an open-plan layout. Move your furniture away from walls and experiment with floating pieces in the centre of the room to encourage flow and interaction. Play with asymmetry for a modern look, like placing two armchairs on one side of the room to balance a larger sofa opposite.
Optimise your layout to make it functional and comfortable for everyday use. The layout can make or break your room, so if you need help with this, we offer a spatial planning service to help you determine the best design for your space.
5. ADD A TOUCH OF VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE
Incorporating vintage or antique pieces into your décor adds a layer of history and uniqueness that’s hard to replicate with new items. Look for character pieces, like an antique mirror, a vintage rug, or a retro-style lamp. Not only do these items add personality, but they also support sustainability by repurposing existing items rather than buying new ones.
Blend vintage pieces with modern decor to make them feel current. This will allow them to add charm without making the space feel dated. Look out for local antique fairs, and don’t be afraid to travel to a new one!
6. FOCUS ON LIGHTING
Lighting is often overlooked, but it significantly impacts how your space feels. Layering lighting at different heights and intensities creates warmth and ambience. Replace outdated fixtures with something more contemporary or whimsical, like a pendant light or a chandelier. Use table and floor lamps strategically in corners or next to seating areas to create soft, inviting pools of light.
You can also experiment with LED strip lighting, one of my favourite tricks for creating the perfect ambient lighting source. I always recommend that my clients use dimmable bulbs to control the mood and functionality of each room more effectively.
7. INCORPORATE PERSONAL TOUCHES
Incorporate artwork or photography that resonates with you personally to make your home feel truly yours. Gallery walls remain a popular way to display favourite pieces, such as family photos, travel memories, or prints from local artists.
Arrange your pieces in unique patterns, or let a single statement piece anchor a room. This customisation adds warmth and tells a story about who you are, making the space uniquely yours.
THE FINAL WORD
In essence, styling your home for the new year is about making changes that feel authentic to you and enhancing your space's comfort and style. Whether through a fresh colour palette, curated textures, or vintage finds, the possibilities for creating a home that reflects who you are in the year ahead are endless.
If you are still struggling to make your home evoke the feelings you want, get in touch, and we can discuss how our packages could save you time and money through our stress-free solutions.
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Tish Baden-Sidhu is an interior designer and the Founder of Talis Interiors. With 12 years of property insight, Talis focuses on residential and commercial projects with a modern and timeless approach to maximise the full potential of each space.
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