6 Mini-Makeovers to Easily Transform Your Home

Here are 6 fantastic mini-makeovers to rejuvenate your space.

1. Rearrange Your Furniture

Repositioning your furniture is a simple solution for turning a tired room into a lively, welcoming space for family and friends. Have a look at your lounge, entertaining areas and living spaces and think about whether you can move things around to create a more inviting space. In small rooms, this can be especially important and effective. Begin by creating a focal point in the room, usually a window or fireplace and position furniture around it. Moving decorative elements and placing them in a spot where they can be shown off is a great way to breathe life into old decor. 

2. Bring the Garden Inside

Adding some potted plants to your lounge or bedroom can deliver many health benefits such as cleaner and more refreshed air, reducing airborne dust levels, improving health and sharpening focus. They also bring colour and vibrancy into a space. There are plants to suit all types of living spaces and environments. Take a look at your space and see where you can incorporate potted plants into the design of your home. Ideally, plants will enhance nearby objects such as chairs or lamps, so place accordingly to avoid them looking like an afterthought. 

3. Replace and Update Your Old Window Coverings

Replacing old blinds and curtains can enliven your whole home. Not only can you choose new colours and styles, but you can update from manual coverings to automated curtains or blinds. Take it one step further with a Somfy centralised control unit or a smartphone app to transform your home completely. 

4. Cushions for Impact

Don’t underestimate the impact of a few well-placed throw cushions to enhance a room. Adding cushions to a room or swapping out some of your old cushions will completely change the feeling of the room. Contrast is also very important. If your furniture is mostly dark, try some light coloured cushions to offset it. If you have a lot of cushions in gentle pastels, try adding in some rich jewel tones for impact. Remember, you can always store old cushions to bring out later if you get nostalgic.

5. Don't Be Afraid to Accessorise

Adding new accessories is one of the simplest and most affordable ways to give your living room a mini-makeover and extend the life of your existing pieces. Whether it’s a pile of carefully curated books or a photography display, accessories can highlight what’s already wonderful in your home or add something new. Take inspiration from the things you already have by matching the colours in your artworks and cushions. Intersperse new and old accessories on your coffee table and bookshelves for a layered look.

6. Add a Coat of Paint

Painting your home in new colours won’t just look great; it will also be a fun project for you and the family. Painting a whole home can be a big job and may be best done by professionals, however there are many smaller jobs you can easily do yourself. You could paint your old furniture, your front door, or other surfaces that will really make an impact of your everyday experience.

Are you interested in automated solutions for your curtains, blinds, roller shutters or other window coverings? Invest in a simple window makeover that will have a big impact on your home. Talk to the team at Somfy or visit your nearest retailer.