Many of our homes are brought to life at Christmas thanks to an abundance of festive decorations.

However, when the tree and the window lights are back in their box for another year, a home can look rather bare.

In a bid to liven up the post-Christmas and New Year gloom, we’ve got some clever ideas to revitalise your home.

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A big room can become very bare, very quickly, when a tree is no longer the centre piece, but that doesn’t mean the room needs to be boring.

After all, the living room is one most used rooms in a home, so it should be full of life to reflect that.

Consider some mirrors

While it might be considered slightly vain to have a number of mirrors in your home, they are fantastic at making a space feel bigger than it actually is.

So if your room is small, a few mirrors could make it look and feel a whole lot bigger.

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There are all sorts of mirror designs which can make picking your favourite a bit of a challenge. There’s always mirrored furniture too if you’re really keen to promote a feeling of space.

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Floor coverings

For homes with wooden or laminate flooring, a large rug can really add a touch of elegance and life to a room.

Clever colour combinations can work a treat, especially if they compliment the larger pieces of furniture in the room.

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As you can see, the main thing to ensure is that the rug fits the style of the room – colours and designs can vary greatly.

Add some colour

The immediate thing that springs to mind when trying to liven up your living space is to add some colour.

While it’s always best to keep walls relatively plain, brighter tones can make a room feel a lot warmer and more homely.

Even a fresh coat of paint can make a room feel brighter...

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If DIY and painting isn’t your thing then opting for some coloured furniture or even brighter cushions could be an option.

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Adding some life to any room can be done with the minimum of fuss and it is of course to personal tastes and styles.

 

Should you opt for new furniture or accessories, ensure you shop around as there may even be bargains to be had in the New Year.