06 Jan New Years Renovations – Five Base Elements To Update In 2025
If you’re looking to level up your home in 2025, the base elements that make up your space are a great place to start. Not only can switching up these parts of your design completely change the vibe of your home, but giving them a freshen up can also enhance your lifestyle, increase your property value and even make your home healthier. With that in mind, let’s jump in and explore five base elements that should be part of your new years renovations:
Your Window Furnishings
The window furnishings in a space are one of the easiest base elements to switch out, which makes them the perfect place to start, as their appearance has a significant impact on the look and feel of your room. Plus, quality window furnishings don’t just impact your design, they can also reduce your energy consumption (and therefore costs) by assisting in insulating your space, and improve your sleep quality by keeping bedrooms nice and dark when needed. We suggest blockout curtains or blinds in a shade that elicits the emotions that you want to feel in that space. For example, soft greens or other soothing colours are ideal for bedrooms and studies, while more energetic shades will be better suited to lounge rooms and kitchens. It’s also important to consider the material and texture of your chosen window furnishings, as this will also have an impact on how things look and feel.
Your Hardware
By hardware we mean your taps, door handles, cabinetry finishings and anything else of this variety that can be quickly swapped out to give your space new life. You’d be surprised how much different simply changing the handles on your kitchen cabinets can make, while new door handles can give a refreshed look as well as smoother operation.
Your Paint
The paint colour of a room can completely change the space. Smaller areas can be made to feel grander by selecting light shades, while larger rooms can be tailored to provide more comfort and intimacy through the use of deep tones and bold accents. You can also make use of feature walls to add interest, while bold toned ceilings are popular at present and add a unique twist of character to the room.
Your Floors
Although the walls are probably the largest base element in any given room, your floors lay the foundation for the rest of your design and can have a significant impact on the usability of your space. The condition that they’re in can also impact your health (old carpet that’s full of years worth of dirt and dust can irritate airways, while hard floors that have started to warp or shift present a trip hazard) so keeping your flooring in top shape should always be a priority.
Your Cabinetry
Finally, if the cabinetry in your space isn’t serving its functional purpose well, or is causing any eyesore when you walk into the room, it’s time for an update on this front too. Hidden storage should generally be your priority, as this helps eliminate clutter, but if you have items that you want to display, be sure to select some open shelves to facilitate this. Although the main purpose of cabinets is to store things, this doesn’t mean that they can’t enhance the aesthetic of your space, so be sure to have a look at all options available before making your selection.
Updating the base elements of your home allows you to refresh your spaces without altering the layout or dealing with costly renovation tasks such as moving plumbing. By doing this you’ll be able to head into 2025 with a home that reflects what you want from the future and feels great when you walk into it. Enjoy!