The New Year offers a perfect opportunity to refresh your home (Image: Getty)
It’s important not to rush at any time of the year, as proper planning is key to ensure projects are successful.
However, it can be tempting to quickly change something within the just because it’s a New Year.
Luckily, experts have shared their common mistakes to avoid, including neglecting preparation.
Emma Bestley, co-founder and creative director of YesColours, said: “If the surface of your wall is uneven in any way, it may need sanding.
“It is also a wise idea to clean walls with sugar soap to clear away any dirt build-up. If you’re looking for a natural alternative to sugar soap, it’s simple enough to make your own.
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“This can easily be achieved with water, white vinegar and a few drops of essential oils, which adds a beautiful scent, too. For those working with freshly plastered walls or any other absorbent surfaces that you may be painting on, priming is essential before applying your paint.”
Another mistake to avoid is ignoring storage needs, especially when it comes to the kitchen, as they’re very easy to overlook.
Al Bruce, co-founder of Olive & Barr, said: “Consider how much storage you truly need. Look at your existing kitchen to figure out what items you use regularly and give your kitchen a detox by clearing out those items, collecting dust at the back of the cupboard.
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“By keeping units to an essential, it will help to cut costs while giving that designer style that feels open and airy.”
It’s also important to never overdo trends as these can quickly make a space feel outdated and tacky once the trend passes.
Alex Bridgman, CEO of Bridgman, said: “Curate a quiet luxury living room by investing in premium pieces with times appeal.
“Now, this isn’t about being lavish or showing off – it’s about honouring the understated.
“Celebrate subtlety by being restrained with your furniture choices, defying trends by instead focusing on the quality of the craftsmanship and the materials.
“You can’t put a price on longevity and the value of buying once and buying well, which is what the quiet luxury ideal celebrates.”
It’s also important to invest in bedding to help create the perfect sleeping environment, and this involves focusing on the mattress, pillows and duvet.