Fresh Home Decorating Ideas for the New Year

Small Ways to Start Anew and Freshen the Home Interior

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As we enter a new year, we are often inspired to make a fresh start in our homes by decorating in new ways. It doesn't take much to get a brand-new home atmosphere; taking a small step such as clearing clutter in the home can make a big difference. Or lift your spirits by changing out your accent color. And do-it-yourself decor has become popular recently. Try one of these fresh home decorating ideas for the new year.

Add fresh pops of color to your decor with accessories

 
Something as small as changing out your accent color can have a big impact on the overall look of a room. Choose a new accent color to complement your existing decor in the main living area. Adding a few pops of a fun, new hue will freshen up your space with minimal work. Consider these sophisticated ways to decorate with purple, the 2014 color of the year.

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Streamline your home by clearing the clutter

 
It may seem obvious, but clearing the clutter in your home can greatly improve the way you feel about your space. Don't just temporarily clean it up, though; prevent future clutter from building up by thinking up ways to organize it. This may involve baskets for incoming mail, toys, and miscellaneous items that pile up in specific areas of the house. You may need to get a pantry-style cabinet for storing small kitchen appliances or a magazine rack to minimize the piles of clutter. Think of the area that frequently gets messy in your home, and streamline that area with new organizational tools.

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Upcycle by re-purposing useless items into home decor

 
You will find numerous ideas online for re-purposing something that you might otherwise throw into the garbage. As you go through the house to clear clutter in the new year, take something that you no longer need and find a new way to use it as a unique decorative piece. Can you paint or decorate that vase to use as a brand-new table centerpiece? Or can you take the ugly picture out of that neat old frame and replace it with something you like? Pinterest is a wonderful resource for fresh DIY ideas.

Freshen your home decor for the new year by adding pops of color, clearing clutter, and upcycling old items into new decorative pieces.

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