The 3-Year Itch
A Knoxville Interior Designer’s Theory to Keeping your Home Fresh
If you’ve been a client of Rowan Hall’s in the past, you may have heard Alfie talk about the 3-year itch. Even the most beautifully designed homes can begin feeling stale after looking at the same things for so long. Alfie’s recommendation is not to do a total overhaul when that happens, but instead to call our team back for a refresh, revitalizing your space with minimal effort and investment.
Reimagining Your Existing Space
One of the easiest and most effective ways to refresh a home is by simply reimagining the placement of your existing items. Alfie often suggests moving pieces between rooms, like swapping a rug from the living room to the dining room, or relocating a bedroom chair to a different space. If your home has a consistent color palette and quality pieces, these subtle changes can create a whole new look without requiring you to purchase anything new.
The same principle applies to furniture. Moving chairs, tables, or even artwork from one room to another can have a surprisingly big impact. Artwork in particular plays a key role in Alfie’s refresh process. By moving art from one wall to another or rotating pieces in and out of storage, homeowners can keep their decor feeling dynamic and ever-evolving. This simple step keeps things fresh, ensuring your home never feels stagnant.
Adding New Pieces to the Mix
Beyond rearranging existing items, Alfie recommends selectively adding a few new pieces to update your space. For example, swapping in a contemporary lamp in the living room can instantly modernize the look and feel of the room, while the older lamp might find a new home in a guest room or office. It’s all about repurposing pieces that still have plenty of life left in them while introducing something new to give the space a fresh, updated feel.
Letting Go of the Old
Part of the three-year refresh process also involves letting go of items that no longer serve a purpose in your home. Alfie encourages clients to adopt a “bless and release” mentality, where items that have fulfilled their role are passed on to make room for new possibilities. This can be an incredibly liberating step in the refresh process, as decluttering not only creates space but also allows your home to feel lighter and more intentional.
By saying goodbye to pieces that no longer align with your style or needs, you create room for items that will enhance your space and your life.
Thoughtful, Strategic Changes
Ultimately, Alfie’s approach to a three-year refresh isn’t about tearing everything apart and starting from scratch. It’s about making thoughtful, strategic changes that help your home feel fresh, inviting, and reflective of your current lifestyle. The process is simple: move things around, add a few new touches, and release what’s no longer serving you. The result is a home that continues to evolve and remain a place of comfort and joy.
This approach not only keeps your space looking current but also helps you stay connected to your home, ensuring that it always feels like a reflection of who you are, even as your tastes and needs change over time. Whether you’re swapping rugs, rearranging artwork, or adding a modern piece of furniture, a three-year refresh is all about keeping your home alive and ever-changing, without the need for a full renovation.
Scratch the Itch
If you’re starting to feel the itch, why not see what a Rowan Hall refresh can do for you? Reach out to our team for a personal consultation and let’s keep your space feeling as fresh and welcoming as the day you first stepped in.
Contact our team today for a minor home refresh or a total restart to get your home on the right track. We can’t wait to hear from you!
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