How to Fall in Love with Your Home Again

With the January blues behind us and Valentine’s Day around the corner, our attention naturally turns to relationships. But what about the one we have with our home? After all, it’s where we spend our time, work, entertain, and create lasting memories.

Just like personal relationships, our connection with our home can ebb and flow. One day, it’s a sanctuary; the next, it feels uninspiring, cramped, or simply not working for us. If you’re feeling less than thrilled with your space lately—perhaps even a little embarrassed by it—there are a few things you can try to reignite the love.

1. Tidy Up: The Power of a Fresh Start

Years ago, I found myself frustrated with my home. It felt tired, cluttered, and chaotic. Then, I read an article that suggested a simple fix: tidy up. At first, I dismissed it—how could tidying up transform a home? But I gave it a go… and it worked!

Decluttering isn’t just about putting things away; it’s about truly seeing your space. We often become blind to the piles of paperwork, the cluttered kitchen counters, or the overflowing bookshelves. Taking the time to clear and clean allows your home to breathe.

A great decluttering tip is to completely clear a surface and only put back what you love. Everything else goes into one of three piles: ditch, donate, or keep (somewhere else). There’s a reason why spring cleaning feels so satisfying—it helps you rediscover the beauty of your home.

2. Rearrange Your Furniture: Make Your Home Work for You

When I was thirteen, I rearranged my bedroom at least once a month, experimenting with layouts to see what worked best. As an adult, I realised the same principle applies to an entire home.

Many of us move in and place furniture according to the floor plan, but what if your life doesn’t fit the plan? When we first moved into our house, we found ourselves living in half of it while whole rooms sat unused. So, we experimented. The formal dining room became a home office, the office transitioned into the playroom (where we could shut the door on the chaos at night), and suddenly, our home felt bigger and far more functional.

If a room isn’t serving you, change it. Reimagine the purpose of a space. Even repositioning furniture can dramatically change a room’s energy and flow. Move a chair to a sunny window for a reading nook. Sometimes, just updating the décor can bring the refresh you’re looking for.

3. Update Your Décor: Small Changes, Big Impact

Sometimes, all it takes is a little refresh to fall in love with a space again. Buy a new cushion, a beautiful candle, or a piece of artwork. It’s like adding a new top to your wardrobe—suddenly, your whole outfit feels different.

If you're looking for budget-friendly inspiration, try H&M Home, Zara Home, or John Lewis. For something quirkier, Anthropologie, Rocket St George, or Maison Flâneur offer stylish finds. If you prefer unique, artisan-made pieces, The Cotswolds Collective is a fantastic place to discover local creators.

And for a simple yet effective refresh? Fresh flowers. They instantly brighten a room and bring a sense of newness into your home.

4. Identify the Real Problem: What’s Not Working?

If you still feel disconnected from your home, take a step back and pinpoint the issue. Are you sighing every time you see a dream kitchen on Instagram because yours feels outdated? Are you craving more natural light? More storage? A better layout?

A great exercise is to collect images of homes you love and analyse what specifically draws you to them. Is it the colour palette? The openness? The textures? Once you identify what appeals to you, you can start making small adjustments—or bigger changes like an extension or reconfiguring rooms.

This is where an interior designer can offer valuable insight. Sometimes, a fresh pair of eyes can reveal potential you hadn’t considered, providing ideas and solutions tailored to your space.

5. When It’s Time for a Bigger Change…

If you’ve tried everything and still feel like your house isn’t the right fit, it might be time to consider a move. This is the most drastic step, of course, but sometimes it’s necessary. Moving gives you the chance to reassess what you truly need in a home and what will best support your lifestyle.

Before making the leap, consider what you’d be leaving behind and what you’d be gaining. Speaking with an interior designer or architect can help clarify whether your current home has untapped potential or if a move is the best solution. Sometimes, an expert can spot design opportunities you never considered, turning your existing home into your dream space. But if you’re truly ready for a fresh start, it may be time to find a home that feels like the perfect match.

If your home isn’t working for you, it doesn’t have to stay that way. Whether it’s a simple refresh or a complete redesign I specialise in creating stylish, functional spaces that reflect your personality and lifestyle—without you having to lift a finger. Let’s transform your home into a place you truly love.

Get in touch today and let’s start the conversation.