Last Updated on February 8, 2025 by Tanya Janse van Rensburg
Your home is a space that you should feel proud of.
However, there are many reasons why this may not be the case.
For example, you may feel that your decor needs an upgrade or as though you’ve fallen behind on housework.
Fortunately, this is a situation that can be easily remedied.
With that in mind, here are some simple tips that you can follow to keep your home looking its best!
There’s never going to be a good time to discover a maintenance issue within your home, whether that’s broken paneling or a leaky tap.
However, this is something that you simply cannot turn a blind eye to. This is because the longer you put off dealing with them, the harder they will be to resolve.
It also means that, in the meantime, they can cause long-term damage to your home.
As such, you should take action as quickly as possible when dealing with a visible maintenance issue.
For example, this could mean reaching out to a local plumber who will be able to get to the root of the issue and resolve it as quickly as possible.
While you may already have plans in place for a big spring clean, you can ensure you keep your home looking its best by spending just fifteen minutes a day cleaning your home.
For example, you could focus on one task each day, such as dusting or vacuuming.
This means that whenever the time comes for a ‘big’ clean, you don’t have quite as much to do, making the process less overwhelming and time-consuming.
Decluttering your space is another great way to keep your home in top condition.
After all, while you may consider it to be organized chaos, clutter will always detract from your home’s overall appearance, as it often means that your home looks messy and untidy.
One way in which you can ditch clutter for good is by embracing minimalism within your home.
This helps you to create spaces that are organized down to the last detail while also utilizing smart storage options to prevent future clutter build-ups.
If you often find it hard to stay on top of clutter, you may want to consider investing in a storage unit.
This way, you don’t have to throw away things you use occasionally, but they are not taking up space within your home, either.
Over time, the paint on the walls of your home will become marked, faded, or chipped.
As such, you’d be surprised about how much you can elevate each room by simply applying a fresh coat of paint. After all, this helps to wipe away years of wear and tear!
If you’re looking to drastically change how a space looks or feels during this time, switch to a different color entirely.
This is a great way to tastefully introduce a pop of color into your home. While completing this task, you should also repaint skirting boards!
Fortunately, you don't have to become a professional interior decorator to create spaces in your home that feel elegant or elevated - you simply need to steal some of their best tricks!
For example, you could create a home that looks truly beautiful by focusing on creating an interesting focal point within this room.
This way, you can build the rest of our design choices around this feature/fixture, ensuring that everything feels as cohesive as possible.
There are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to finding a focal point for a room within your home; it could be a piece of artwork, a chandelier, or even a coffee table!
From dining tables to sofas, home furniture can be incredibly expensive. However, taking good care of them means that you can prevent damage (and, therefore, the need to replace them).
Not only that but doing so helps you keep your home looking its best, no matter how long ago these pieces were purchased.
For the most part, protecting your furniture simply requires you to be more mindful around the home.
For example, you should get into the habit of using coasters and placemats on dining or coffee tables to prevent water/ring damage to the surface.
On a similar note, you can protect carpets and rugs from wear and tear-related damage by taking off your shoes whenever you enter your home and asking guests to do the same.
While you may be happy to shoulder the responsibility of keeping your home looking its best, this is not a burden that you have to carry on your own.
After all, if your family contributes to making the mess, they should in some way help to clear it up, especially as your children get older.
As such, you may find it useful to put together a weekly chore chart and assign each member of your household a specific task to focus on.
To avoid arguments, rotate responsibilities each week/month so that nobody can complain about constantly having to wash the dishes and so on.
Not only will this make it much easier to stay on top of household cleaning and maintenance, but you’ll also be teaching your children to take responsibility for their actions.
In the same way that applying a fresh coat of paint can give a room a fresh lease of life, so too can reupholstering your furniture.
After all, this can make these fixtures within your home look brand-new, even if they’ve been in your home for several years now.
While the process of reupholstering is relatively straightforward, you should be sure to follow a guide when trying this out for the first time.
This helps to ensure that the results are as neat and aesthetically pleasing as possible, otherwise, you may find that you’re searching for a new sofa after all.
You can also similarly upgrade non-fabric furniture, such as through upcycling.
For example, this could include applying a fresh coat of varnish to cabinets in your kitchen.
You don't necessarily need to change everything about your home to ensure it looks its best all year round.
Instead, you simply need to become an expert at switching out decor depending on the season, which means that your home will always look on-trend.
For example, if you were focusing on your lounge or living room, this could include investing in throws, pillows, and blankets that can be swapped out depending on the season (or the weather).
For example, heavier, or thicker throws work better in the winter months, especially if it is a little chilly on the outside.
When it comes to selecting seasonal decor for your home, choosing the right colors is also key.
For example, you should embrace the colors of fall during the autumn months (think orange, gold, and brown) and brighter colors come spring and summer.
In short, there are many steps that you can take to ensure your home always looks its best, whether you’re tired of being surrounded by chaos and clutter, or want to impress guests during your next dinner party.
This way, you’ll feel prouder of your home than you ever have before
