Are you thinking about updating your interiors? 2026 is the year to do so, with plenty of new trends and pieces of tech coming out to take your interiors to the next level.
Whether you’re planning a simple redecoration or considering more considered upgrades – such as going down the route of Premium brass designs by Corston and having new lighting installed (as an example), you won’t be short of suggestions.
Updating your interiors is one of the most effective ways to refresh your home, improve the overall feel, and make it feel like your home, instead of a home. To help inspire you and improve your decision-making when updating your interior, we have put together a guide on what to think about when updating your interiors.
Keep on reading for some simple tips and tricks, which will help make decisions a little easier.
How you actually use the space
One thing to think about when updating your interiors is how you actually use the space. A lot of people make the simple mistake of designing a space based purely on how it looks, rather than how it will be used. A beautiful room that doesn’t function well will quickly become frustrating. When making decisions, consider things like how do you move through the space? Who uses each of the rooms and do you need areas for different parts of your life, such as work, relaxation, storage or entertaining?
Lighting can make or break a room
Lighting should never be an afterthought. It has a huge impact on the mood, usability, and overall feel of a space. When you are updating your interior, make sure you put lighting as a priority and consider things such as layered lighting when doing so. An example of these includes: Ambient lighting for general illumination, task lighting for specific activities like cooking or reading, accent lighting to highlight features or create atmosphere.
Balance trends with timeless design
Put your hands up if you have fallen into the trap of picking trends over something that will last the ages? We have all done this. While trends can be exciting and inspiring, they can also date a space far quicker than expected. The key is finding the right balance between picking a trend that you like and balancing it with a design that you know will be favourable in the years to come. If you are really keen on going down the trends route, it’s best to use elements that are easier and more affordable to change if the trend gets unfashionable. For example, paint colours and wallpaper, lighting and hardware finishes and soft furnishings and accessories – these are all changes which you can make on a budget if you need to change in the future.
What changes are you planning on making to your interiors and what are your thought processes for doing so? What things have you had to think about when planning on updating your interiors? Which of the above suggestions did you find most helpful? Let us know in the comment box below. We look forward to hearing from you.
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