6 Design Resolutions To Refresh Your Home for The New Year, According To Nikki Renshaw

As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to infuse your home with fresh energy and thoughtful design. Renowned designer and TV/radio personality Nikki Renshaw, who leads Canada’s first-of-its-kind 15-week Interior Design and Decorating Certificate program at The Cut Design Academy, shares her expert tips for a renewed, joyful space.

Here are Nikki’s six impactful resolutions for creating a home you’ll love all year long:

1. Bring the Outside In
   When the holiday decor comes down, your home might feel bare. Fill the void with nature-inspired elements like a fiddle-leaf fig tree or vintage bowls filled with forced bulbs like hyacinths or tulips. Covered in moss, these make stunning centerpieces or windowsill accents. Once they bloom, plant them outdoors for a return next year.
2. Edit, Edit, Edit
   Before unpacking your usual decor post-holidays, take a moment to evaluate: Do I love this piece? Does it serve a purpose? If not, donate or sell it, and replace it with something you truly adore. January sales are perfect for picking up new or gently used sustainable items like wooden trays, stone lamp bases, or natural linen accents for your table or bed.
3. Rotate Your Art
   Switching up artwork is like giving your walls a makeover. Rearrange existing pieces, frame travel photos, or dig up forgotten treasures in storage. Create a cohesive look with themes—think black-and-white photos, vintage gold frames, or a mix of similar prints for a gallery-wall refresh.
4. Swap Out Your Cushions
   Revamp your living room or bedroom effortlessly by updating pillows and cushion covers. Add bold colours, new textures, or playful patterns to inject life into your space. This small, budget-friendly tweak can dramatically transform a room’s vibe.
5. Embrace Quiet Luxury
   Skip flashy trends and opt for natural textures, warm neutrals, and harmonious shades like Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse. Throws, rugs, and cushions in these tones bring understated elegance and comfort to your home, offering timeless sophistication.
6. Think Sustainably
   Before tossing items, think creatively. Could old shirts or blankets become cushion covers? Could mismatched bowls turn into stylish planters? Group hardcover books by similar spine colours for a chic display. Sustainable, repurposed touches add personality and function to any space.

Ready to transform your space? Explore these simple resolutions and make your home the sanctuary it deserves to be! —Vita Daily