We spoke to Michelle Workman, an interior designer to stars such as Jennifer Lopez and John Travolta, about a few easy ways to give your home a New Year facelift.

1. Kitchen cleanup
So you’ve splattered meat fat up the walls and your kitchen units are covered in grubby finger marks. Instead of ripping out the entire kitchen, Workman suggests painting the hardware in colours like dove grey or black lacquer to give it a fresh, new look.

2. Work in more colour
“The easiest thing to do is paint the walls in a bright colour like turquoise, emerald green or coral, all of which are cosy colours for winter,” advises the designer. It’s a low-cost way to completely transform a room. Also consider purchasing accessories that you can swap out according to your seasonal moods. Workman suggests Murano glass lamps, which can be easily found at second-hand stores, and accent coffee tables. “They can change the room’s aesthetic,”?she adds.   

3. Create an oasis in the bathroom
“It sounds clinical but I do like to see a lot of white in the bathroom – everyone wants their place to look clean,”?Workman says. “Now this sounds over-the-top, but it’s worth looking for a chandelier because it’s likely to be your one statement fitting,” she says. It sounds decadent, but you can find affordable ones at flea markets.

4. Embrace some upholstery
Reupholster your headboard in fabric to add a design change to your room. It’s also nice and soft to lean against. “Consider using a sumptuous material to give your bed a nest-y feel,” she explains. “The bedding is essential too,”?she says. Decorative pillows and throws  make big statements with minimal effort. Rotate them based on the season, going for richer colours and heavier fabrics in winter and lighter fare in summer.