Why the Best Time to Refresh Your Accessories Is After Christmas
Every December, our homes slowly disappear under layers of festive decorations, scented candles, spare wrapping paper and the occasional rogue bauble. One of our clients summed it up perfectly: “I like Christmas, but all my nice things get packed away until January.”
For many of us, the festive décor is fun but we still miss the everyday pieces that make a room feel balanced, warm and personal. When they all come out of hiding in January, it’s often the perfect moment to rethink what you want your home to feel like and head into the year with a small refresh.
Here’s why…
Library wall with bespoke joinery: Contemporary Family Home, Sneyd Park.
Your home feels empty after the Christmas clear-out, in a good way.
When the tree comes down and the garlands are boxed away, most people feel their homes look a little bare. But that emptiness actually creates space to see the room properly again, the colours, the light, the corners that need a little lift. And after the intensity of December, that “blank slate” moment can be surprisingly refreshing.
It’s also when small updates make the biggest difference. A new cushion, a textured throw, a beautiful vase… tiny changes like these warm the space back up and give January a much-needed mood boost. You don’t need to redesign the whole room, just a few well-chosen pieces can transform how your home feels.
Library wall: New Built Home, Stoke Bishop
It’s the right time to shop intentionally — or simply rethink what you already have
The new year is a far better moment to choose pieces for your home than the December rush. With the festive season packed away, you can actually see your space again, which makes it easier to choose accessories that genuinely suit your home, not the season. Think timeless ceramics, textured cushions, neutral or earthy accents, or even designer fabrics left over from our projects, the pieces that feel right all year round.
But you don’t always need to buy something new. Often, just moving your existing accessories around, changing the placement of a lamp, restyling a console, pairing a vase with a different tray, can completely shift the feel of a room.
And if you’re planning a renovation or room refresh this year, these small updates (whether new or reimagined) help you figure out your palette, your mood and the kind of home you want to create. Accessories are the easiest way to start shaping that direction.
Dining room: Contemporary architect-designed home, Stoke Bishop.
A gentle reset for the year ahead
As we pack away the last of the festivities and settle back into real life, January becomes a lovely moment to reset your home, to bring out the pieces you love, add a few new touches, and create spaces that feel warm again. Whether it’s a cosy corner, a refreshed console or a simple dining table set for good food and good company, small changes make the start of the year feel brighter.
Thinking about refreshing more than just your accessories?
Thinking about refreshing more than just your accessories?
If you’re planning a renovation or looking to update your home in 2025, our Info Pack is full of ideas, guidance and inspiration to help you get started with confidence.
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