If ever there’s been a time to hit the reset button around the home, it’s now! After a turbulent couple of years — and spending far too much time indoors — it’s time to shake things up at home. Refreshing pockets of your home is a great way to welcome the new year and make your home feel inspiring again. It’s time to let go of the old, set new goals and welcome new opportunities… in life and around the home.

1. Rearrange furniture

After the festive season, our wallets can feel a little stretched but freshening up your home doesn’t have to cost money. Simply rearranging furniture can have a major impact. Consider switching side tables or occasional chairs between rooms or repositioning your couch in a different direction.  Small changes often make a huge difference to how it looks and feels, and it won't cost you a cent!

2. Bring in a new scent

The scent in a room can set the mood for the entire space. Candles are the easiest and most affordable option to make your home smell divine. If you want to take it one step further, diffusers are also a great investment. Personally, I love my scent diffuser from Scent Australia. You can turn it on or off manually, or even set a specific schedule to suit your lifestyle via Bluetooth. This is a great tool to have when you need to freshen your home up in a hurry.

3. Redecorate your bed

Changing your bedding by adding different colours and textures is an easy way to give your sleeping sanctuary a fresh feeling. Recently I’m in love with linen, it’s known for the ability to feel both warm in winter and cool in summer. It softens with every wash and becomes more comfortable as time goes on.

4. Add greenery to your home

Indoor plants are currently amongst the most popular items to decorate your homes with. Known to promote a calm atmosphere and improve mental health, the right plant can dramatically affect the way you feel in your apartment. Bringing indoor plants to your home can elevate and brighten any home and add a pop of colour.

5. Hang up some new art

Art can transform the way a home's looks and feels. I like collecting artwork when I travel or purchasing artwork when I find ones that I resonate with. Whether is swapping out an existing print, hanging up artwork on a blank wall or creating a collage wall, artwork has amazing abilities to inject personality into any space.

6. Lay down a new rug

If you want to add to your space, start from the ground up. A lush new rug can completely change the look and feel of any space. Jute rugs are a trendy option at the moment, made with natural fibres and are durable due to their hard-wearing nature. Alternatively, you can give your old rug a good wash, it will make a huge difference and make your space feel fresh again.