How Often Should I Decorate?
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, “How often should I decorate?” Are you decorating too often? Not enough? Or, are you the Goldilocks of decorating – you’ve found the schedule that is “just right”? As a professional interior designer, I get asked this question asked all the time!
Your kitchen gets a lot of action! Find out how often you should decorate it!
What Rooms Do You Decorate?
The timeline you should follow to decorate depends on whether you are focusing on just a room (or two) or if you’re overhauling the whole house. Your schedule will also fluctuate depending on the space that you primarily focus on. We’ll break it down room by room for you!
High traffic areas should be redecorated every few years. Keep it looking fresh between decorating by swapping out accessories each season.
The Living Room and Other High-Traffic Areas
Any rooms that have a significant amount of family traffic, or a room that welcomes guests, should be updated the most frequently. At the very least, it should be done minimally every 3 or 4 years, but it can be done as often as the season changes. When you refresh your space, you are actually boosting your mental clarity. A clean and clutter space helps you to feel mentally rejuvenated. Our lifestyles and tastes shift each year, and our rooms should accommodate the uses. Places to consider on this timeline are:
- Living room;
- Dining room;
- Formal room; and
- Eat-in kitchen.
Revamp your bedroom every couple of years to maintain a peaceful haven to enjoy.
Bedrooms and Places of Relaxation
Your bedroom is meant to be your sanctuary, your place to escape and relax at the end of a long day. Over the years, our dresser and nightstands tend to become catch-alls because, as a whole, we tend to accumulate more stuff. Soft goods, like comforters, curtains, and sheets tend to wear down over time, too. Not to mention that our tastes and styles change based on the times.
We recommend updating your bedroom minimally every couple of years, four at the latest. Think about it in terms of a child’s room, what works for them as a newborn will not work for them when they are five, and so on. Adults are the same way; our needs and tastes change and our bedroom should reflect that.
You don’t need to spend a lot to redecorate! Switch out colorful accessories for a quick fix!
Decorating on a Budget
Despite what a few home improvement shows lead you to believe, decorating does not need to cost a fortune! You also don’t have to do it all at once. A fresh coat of paint every year or two will do wonders to brighten and refresh your space. Swapping out bedding for a change of the seasons will have the same effect. Adding in a new focal point like a mirror or a pop of color in accessories might be all it takes to make the room feel fresh and welcoming again.
Find a local store to find a unique piece that changes the feel of your space!
The Whole House
If you feel inclined to update your whole house every year, you should consider why you feel the need. Your home should be a reflection of your family and your lifestyle. What you see in a magazine may not be the ideal situation if you’ve got kids’ toys to store, a couple of fur pets, and an at-home business. Your home should work for you, not add more to your already long “to-do” list.
A Salt Lake City interior designer can help you make sense of your space again!
Ask an Interior Stylist
If you’ve noticed that you’re having to decorate, declutter, or reorganize constantly, you may want to consider consulting with a proven Utah interior designer. Perhaps the “fixes” that you’re trying are only temporary solutions, and you need something long-term. Maybe you simply don’t have time to redecorate as often as you’d like! At Our Nest Designs, we will sit down with you and help you find a home solution that fits your lifestyle (and your budget). Let’s find out together how to help you love your home again!
