Two rooms where in the far room there is a kitchen furniture and in the front a black cupboard with green plants around it

Simple ways to update your home

Does your home feel a little dull and in need of an update? We've put together a list of simple, affordable ways to freshen up your home.

Refurnish

An easy way to create a quick change in your home is to refurnish. Move your kitchen table, rearrange your lamps, or try your living room rug in the bedroom. Even a sofa blanket can become a stylish bedspread. Dare to challenge yourself and just try things out.

Lack of space in your home? Fitting everything you own in a small space can sometimes be a little tricky. Read our tips on how to decorate a small home.

 

Create a picture wall

A decorative picture wall can create a brand-new feeling in your room. Start by finding inspiration and the paintings and motifs you want on the wall. Combine art, old posters and personal photos.

Tip! Instead of hanging the paintings, you can just lean them against the wall. A perfect alternative if you want to avoid a lot of holes in the wall.

A white sofa with a large colorful painting behind that has a motif of a woman's head
A large white bedroom with a big bed in white and pink and two windows. There is a white lamp in the ceiling.
Not all paintings need to be hung on the wall. Try leaning them against the wall instead!

Decorate with plants

Plants and flowers have been trendy for a long time. Decorate your home with green potted plants to create a better indoor environment and boost well-being.

Let the plants get some space in your home. Feel free to place the plants together – preferably in different pots – for a great result. One tip is to use pedestals of different heights for a more dynamic look. Just try things out.

Colourful plants on a windowsill with an old-fashioned brass lamp in front of them.
A bedroom with a bed in the middle that has a brown bedspread with a cross pattern. Brown-green long curtains on the window and a painting with a forest motif on the wall.
Add some green to your home with paintings or photographs from nature.

The bathroom

A new soap dish and some lovely towels in beautiful colours can take your bathroom to a whole new level. The shower curtain is a detail that many of us forget, but it can really make a big difference. Since our bathrooms are mostly white and light, you can add colour with towels and a shower curtain

Tip! Don’t forget to wash your shower curtain regularly to avoid unpleasant odours and bacteria in your bathroom.

Bring some luxury into your bathroom and decorate the sink with some flowers in a beautiful vase. If you like green plants better, a snake plant is perfect on the bathroom shelf.

A stack of green, grey and white towels on a hamper. A sink with beautiful flowers in a vase.

Textiles

New curtains, a soft plaid or some fresh cushions – you can easily update your home with small means. During the autumn and winter, a rug for cold feet is perfect.

living room with beigh couch
A light beige sofa with a floral print and yellow cushions. Behind it is a green potted plant and a lamp that is lit.

Build your own headboard

An easy way to renew and create a soft impression in the bedroom is to make a headboard. With an MDF board, foam rubber, and fabric, you can create a headboard that adds character to the bedroom.

 

What to do:

  • Start by measuring how wide your bed is and how high you want the headboard to be.
  • Cut an MDF board to the correct width and height.
  • Find the fabric you want for your headboard. There are lots of wonderful materials and patterns to choose from, so just choose and find your favourite.
  • Then dress the MDF board with a little wadding that you find in your nearest fabric store.
  • Then take your fabric and cover the entire front and staple it to the back. Don’t forget to tighten the fabric properly.
bedroom with double bed

The children’s room

Create a change in the children’s room with a dreamy bed canopy, soft textiles and a nice rug.

A fast-crawling baby or a one-year-old on unsteady legs can be difficult to predict. Or curious three-year-olds, for that matter. A tip is to get down to the same level as the child to understand what they see – and reach.

children bedroom

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