It is always on Mondays after a flurry of a weekend that I feel the need to refresh and to pull the house together. The more hectic the previous week and weekend have been, the more I have the urge for a cleaning deep dive, to really purge and organise myself for the week ahead.
Whether you’ve been feeling a little bleh this Monday, or whether you are motivated and ready to transform a few spaces in your home, these five easy decor updates will help revitalise the look and feel of your home. Even better – they are very achievable, giving you the satisfaction of being able to tick them off your list.
Swap Out Your Seat
Of course starting the week in your office, ready to be productive and smash all your deadlines is a no brainer. The basics include a desk top and drawer clean up, sorting through a paperwork and giving the space a proper wipe down, following by creating a comprehensive to do list, which frees up your brain and allows you to prioritise which tasks to finish first.
Having comfortable (and stylish) seating is essential for a productive work day. Upgrading your desk chair is any easy and effective way to refresh your office. Being comfortable at your desk will certainly give you a new lease on your working life, as well as a new persepctive.
My preference is for a backless stool, and I use the Chessy from Ergoform. The weighted base and ergonomic shape It allows me to rock a little on the chair, but still ensures I sit upright and don’t end up slouching in my seat all day.
If (when) I work late in the evenings, then I swap the stool for a chair with a back, so I can lean back and put my feet up while working. After all, it is then a long day in office.
Since we prefer desk chairs without wheels, we often use dining chairs for office desk chairs. These are a few with and without wheels perfect for your office refresh.
1. Lovella Office Chair from Weylandts | 2. Gain Office Chair from Coricraft | 3. Lowback Diner from Houtlander | 4. Watson Office Chair from Cielo | 5. Ray Office Chair from Cielo
Light It Up
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If there is one simple switch that completely transforms the mood and ambiance of a setting, it is lighting. Whether it’s a taller floor lamp or updating the light on your ceiling, a new fixture updates the style of your space and brings in new ambiance in the evening.
In your office, choose a task light to compliments the style of your office, provides good lighting for your work station and creates a welcoming ambiance for those dark and moody days. Bonus points for a task light that is rechargeable to get you through those load shedding hours too. 
1. Harvard Table Lamp from SHF | 2. Desk Lamp from Laanie & Co | 3. Bennet Table Lamp from SHF | 4. Capsule Table Lamp from The Design Store | 5. Camera Rechargeable Lamp from Moodmakers
Get Cosy
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When it comes to relaxing after a busy day, and whether your living room is a private space or part of an open plan arrangement, a little refresh in this much loved space will go a long way. First steps is always a simply tidy and pack away, which in itself can be transforming.
A simple change in layout is a great way to refresh your space. While you’re at it, why not dedicate a corner of the room to yourself. The ultimate luxury in life is some downtime to recharge and promote self care. Whether this new zone is a reading corner, a spot for your morning coffee or simply somewhere to sit and scroll through your phone, its an easy way to elevate a dead space in your house and can be integrated into pretty much any room in your home.
What you need is a beautify and comfortable chair, a foot stool and a side table. The ideal piece is compact enough to fit in smaller spaces, but spacious enough that it has the comfort of an armchair.
1. Babette Chair from The Sofa Company | 2. The Teddy Arm Chair from Inner Circle | 3. O’Conner Chair from Coricraft | 4. Monz Armchair from MRP Home | 5. Judy Chair from The Sofa Company
Add A Side Table
Side Tables are one of my favourite furniture pieces. Whether it is to hold for your money coffee or your evening beverage, bringing in a side table to a room is a quick and easy way to refresh any space. We love smaller, versatile pieces that can easily be moved around the room with you.
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While simplicity is our preferred style, consider whether you need any additional storage underneath, or just a simple top to hold a few key items. The milk stool is one of the most flexible side table options, as not only are they light and easy to move around, but their simple style means they can blend into any setting and easy to tuck away when not in used.
1. Adrienne Side Table fro Trestle | 2. Milk Stool (Short) from Houtlander | 3. Vow Side Table from Haus by Hertex | 4. Akira Side Table from Block & Chisel | 5. Classic Side Table from Coricraft
Bedding Refresh
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Refreshing your bed linen makes sense in so many ways. It is a relatively affordable and easy way to change the feeling and look of your bedroom, while the welcoming comfort of new sheets is a real luxury. Too many of us are living with bedding that has seen better days, or are just plain wrong in style for their setting.
Take the plunge and give your bed linen a style refresh. Fresh, clean sheets are one of life’s simple pleasures. It is bound to boost your mood in the morning!
While all-white bed linens are the default choice for many, consider going tone on tone to elevate the luxury factor and give your bedroom the feeling a spa like retreat of a boutique hotel.
1. Natural Washed Cotton Duvet Cover Set from Volpes | 2. Melange Jersey Knit Cotton Duvet Cover from Woolworths | 3. Pure Organic Bed Set from Haus by Hertex | 4. Yarn Dye Duvet Cover Set from MRP Home | 5. Oxford Stone 200 TC from @home