New year, new look: How to refresh your space for 2025

If you’re inspired to embrace change this season, a home refresh is a fantastic place to start.

From the art on the walls to the rugs on the floor, every decision is a chance to reflect who you want to be this year. All you need to get started is a little knowledge and creativity with the help of our tips below. In no time at all, your space will glow with elevated comfort from the floor to ceiling — tailored perfectly to fit your lifestyle.

Prints and patterns can add a touch of homespun charm and bring a little bit of dimension to your space. For example, if the kitchen is the heart of your home, lean into it with your decor: Install a contrasting backsplash, or hang wall art for a pop of color. For the floor, opt for a runner with a casually elegant stripe like Jesse. Because flatweaves are generally low-maintence, vacuuming is quick and easy, leaving you free to focus on making dinner for your family.

If you’re more of a maximalist, explore “pattern drenching,” the use of one pattern throughout a room, from the upholstery to the wallpaper to the rugs and other textiles. Bright, bold, large-format patterns make a huge visual impact, as do animal prints like Kaia, an eye-catching rug perfect for creating an old Hollywood feel to your bedroom or a focal point to your living space. Looking for even more pattern? Go for geometric, plaid, or Greek key.

If your 2025 design goal is to say more with less, aim for the minimalist luxury of a boutique hotel. Start by subtracting. Pare down your wall art, decorative objects and other decor. Too many small items can create too much visual noise. Instead of a gallery wall, hang one single, large piece. Rather than small nursery plants collected on a windowsill, choose big statement plants or even a small tree.

Invest in high quality, simple pieces: marble tables, brass accents and crisp cotton bedsheets. When you’re going for this kind of aspirational minimalism, proper sizing is everything. If something about a room in your home looks slightly out of place, but you can’t quite put your finger on why, it’s probably an issue with scale. A rug that’s not sized perfectly for the space can throw off the look of the room. A too-large rug won’t visually anchor your furniture properly, while a too-small rug can make the room feel cramped, undermining your design goals.

A rug that’s custom-sized, on the other hand, will fit your space perfectly. Made from 100% wool, Nora offers a decadent feel underfoot with a beautiful, minimalist design.

Repaint your walls in bold, moody, nature-inspired colors like deep blues and greens and earthy browns. These rich and saturated tones bring the beauty of nature indoors. A lush rainforest print makes great statement wallpaper for an accent wall. A chalkboard wall looks chic when it’s bare, and has practical function as a place to jot down reminders or grocery lists, as well as a blank canvas where kids can express themselves.

Extend this look to your floor by choosing a rich, natural fiber rug. Simple, yet so striking natural fiber area rugs are classic, eyecatching and undoubtedly elegant layered in a living room or placed as a statement piece in any of your favorite spaces.

Remember that it’s not just about the look of a space — it’s also about the feel. From the ceiling to the floor, aim for touchable textures: Cable-knit cashmere, perfectly-worn leather and the softest shags. Drink your morning coffee in a handmade ceramic mug and treat your feet to a textural rug. Thanks to their plush fibers, chunky loops and high/low designs, they offer a unique tactile experience with each step. We offer five samples in each box, so you can let your senses be your guide, finding the rug that looks and feels like the perfect fit for your home.

When you’re refreshing the tables and floors in common areas of your home, focus on creating double-duty design moments that help keep your space clean, warm, and simple.

Add a paper organizer or basket to the console table in your entryway to minimize the accumulation of clutter. Small, decorative bowls are great for keys, loose change, and other odds and ends. Add larger storage options to the floor, such as a tin to hold umbrellas or a wood cubby to store shoes. For the rug, a flatweave like Jude offers a soil-hiding pattern so upkeep is minimal while looking cleaner for longer.

Apply the same principles to all the surfaces in your home that are meant to be seen, or used, by guests. Use trays, bowls, and other chic storage options for the coffee tables, side and end tables. Large baskets or hollow ottomans are great for storing larger items like textiles, and add a sense of depth and dimension to your floor.

Don’t forget to give your backyard, deck, or other outdoor space some love. String lights up around the perimeter of the outdoor space for a twinkly, delicate touch. Update your patio or backyard furniture. You can even add an herb garden, which doubles as a great project for your family. Hardier herbs like mint and basil grow lush and wild without much encouragement. They also come in handy for cooking, or just steeping in hot water for tea.

Pull it all together with an outdoor rug that works for your family and design vision. Aesthetically, it can help connect your outdoor space to the rest of your home, particularly if you choose a pattern, texture or color that echoes your indoor decor. Zoey is easy to clean, durable, and water-resistant. It’s hardy enough to withstand harsh weather, yet surprisingly soft underfoot.