With the beginning of the New Year, many of us are planning to refresh our lives – making resolutions, refocusing on our goals, and upgrading our routines. While you are mapping out your plans for the new year, it is also a great time to consider refreshing your home. A facelift for your space is the perfect way to get out of that post-holidays slump! Here are some of our favorite ways to perk up your living areas.
Define Your Style
Trends come and go, but when it comes to investing in furniture, you want to figure out what is truly your style. Take a look around your home – does your furniture reflect your overall style? If you are unsure of what that means, do some research to find out what style suits you best. Traditional, modern, rustic, Mid-Century, there are many decor styles to choose from.
Did you know that we offer a shop by style section on our website? By browsing through each category, you will get a better understanding of the design style that speaks to you. Once you feel like you have some options in mind, take to browsing Pinterest or other home decor sites for a little bit of inspiration.
Cultivating a style that feels like yours doesn’t happen overnight, but by defining your style, you will be able to decorate your home with confidence, no longer wasting money on pieces that feel out of place as soon as you get them home.
Update Your Key Pieces
Now that you have narrowed down your design style, you should consider investing in quality furniture. Updating a couple of key items in your home will give your place a whole new look and help bring everything together.
Hickory Furniture Mart makes finding the perfect pieces simple – not only do we offer furniture available right off the showroom floor, we also make customizing a breeze. If you fall in love with something that isn’t quite right for your space, our team will help you find the perfect finish or fabric to customize your new furniture.
Some great suggestions to update for maximum effect are your sofa, dining room table, and/or cocktail table. Each of these will create a focal point that you will be able to build the rest of your rooms around.
Refresh Your Textiles
Window treatments and rugs will go a long way in adding warmth and personality to your space. Adding light and airy curtains to your windows allows natural light to filter into your rooms with minimal effort. A stylish area rug will add warmth to hardwood or tile flooring, and is a great way to let some personality shine through. Choose an eclectic print or fun texture to give your room the pop it needs.
Rearrange the Furniture
Sometimes, a little bit of Feng shui is all it takes to make a big difference in your home. Has your sofa always faced the same wall? Could you move your TV to a different area of your living room?
By moving a few things around, your home will feel brand new, and you might find that creativity will guide you on what to update next.
Consult with Our Designers for a Personalized Experience
Not only do our showrooms offer complimentary design and customization services on products purchased inside their individual showrooms, there are also professional interior designers available to work with you on-site, which allows you to have only one point person to help you throughout the entire building. Locally-owned design firm, Designing Women, offers design services if you need help getting started. They can work with you by the hour or by the day. Just remember to schedule your appointment with them in advance because they fill up quickly, especially during our special sales event weekends.
Designing Women will shop through the entire Mart with you, helping you select the perfect items for your home and offering expert design advice to ensure you get the look you want. Whether you are in the process of designing one room or a whole home, Designing Women will work tirelessly on your behalf, making your vision come to life.
No matter how you choose to go about freshening up your home, we hope you will choose Hickory Furniture Mart for all of your home furnishing needs. While finding and investing in new pieces may feel overwhelming, our showroom designers are here to use as a resource. They want to share their knowledge with you so you feel more confident in updating your home every step of the way.