How to Quickly and Easily Transform Your Interior: 8 Tips from a Professional

The most beautiful and well-thought-out interior eventually becomes boring. If you don't want to become a victim of another impulsive shopping spree, quickly refresh your interior. It's simple – there are at least 8 solutions that work perfectly.

ELENA BULAGINA architectLeading architect-designer at the architectural bureau "Kapitel", creates interiors for residential and public spaces.1. Change the Lighting

Lighting is undoubtedly the number one issue in updating an interior. Try betting on additional light sources. A table lamp, floor lamp, or bedside table light – side lighting creates a cozy home atmosphere and distracts attention from any interior flaws.

2. Rearrange the Furniture

A practical way to fall in love with your interior all over again is to rearrange it. In a small room, furniture should be placed against the walls, leaving the center of the room free. This visually makes the space seem larger. Ultimately, if you feel that your old furniture is too cluttered, don't be afraid to get rid of it.

3. Experiment with Textiles

Another helper in updating the interior is textiles. Throw a few vibrant cushions on the sofa and armchairs, buy a new throw blanket, change the curtains. You can lay down a carpet – with it you not only cover up defects of the old floor, but also create a new mood.

4. Don't Forget About Color

Devote the weekend to creativity! Gather the whole family, including children, armed with brushes and paints, repaint window frames, baseboards, furniture legs or even old doors. To give the space dynamics, choose bright, contrasting wall shades.

5. Refresh the Walls

With a few stickers, you can quickly and cheaply decorate, for example, a child's room. Involve the children in this too – they will be delighted! Two hours of fun and a new mood for the room are guaranteed. When the sticker gets old, it can be easily removed.

6. Use Molding

Molding can make an interior more elegant – extend the existing baseboard – wide ones look more current. Similarly, you can do the same with the ceiling cornice.

7. Remember About Details

Decor is an important element in updating the interior. Above the sofa, you can place a poster or painting, on the coffee table set a candle holder, and by the window – a fresh bouquet in a bright vase. This is enough to change the familiar picture.

8. Restore the Furniture

A tired sofa or armchair is easy to refresh by reupholstering. For a sofa, it's better to choose monochromatic fabric, while an armchair can be more vibrant. If you don't have time to do the reupholstering yourself, there is a more affordable and simpler way – throw a skin or blanket on the sofa.

9. Emphasize Uniqueness

Visit a flea market. Of course, antique items are expensive, but you can find many more affordable and interesting things: candle holders, typewriters, Christmas ornaments.