How Often Should You Change Your Home's Interiors?

Do you have the same old furniture and home interiors that you've had for the last decade or longer? Do your interior furnishings seem boring or outdated? You don't have to have your home on the market as an excuse for updating your furniture and home's interiors. Just by doing a few simple switches, you can give your house a fresh, updated look.

Here's how often you should be updating your furniture and home's interiors, along with a few considerations to keep in mind:

PILLOWS AND THROWS

Decorative pillows and throws are probably the easiest home decor items to replace. Many people like to switch their accent pillows and throws every few months as this is an ideal way to usher in each new season. For example, while dark colors seem to more appropriate for snowy, cold weather, soft pastels are often more suitable for spring. In summer, decorative, bright yellow pillows and throws look seasonable, followed by shades of oranges, browns, and other fall colors in autumn.

TABLES

Dining Room Tables and Chairs

Most dining room tables are good for 15 to 20 years or longer, provided the surface isn't dented, scratched or burned. However, it's still a good idea to replace your dining room table when it no longer looks stylish. You should also replace your dining room table if there are changes in the number or number of people using it. In other words, it may be time for a new dining room table if your old one is either too small or too large for your family.

As for your dining room chairs,  replace them if the upholstery has holes or has become frayed. Just be sure to choose chairs that go with the style of your dining room table.

Coffee and End Tables

In most cases, coffee and end tables, as well as occasional tables, can last from five to ten years. But since these tables are prone to considerable wear and tear from being exposed to spilled liquids, hot coffee and other damaging factors, they should be replaced when they start to look worn or go out of style.

SOFAS

If the seats on your sofa start to sag so that they no longer offer support, it's time to replace your sofa. Once the fabric becomes worn and stained, and the frame begins to break down, it's also time for a new sofa. Usually, sofas last from seven to 15 years.

HOME DÉCOR

As for changing your home décor, it's not usually necessary to totally change everything. Try to have neutral colors. Furthermore, you could always change those trends that fade out as you continue to collect items considered to be classic or more your style.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• It's best to buy durable, timeless items so that you won't have to replace expensive furniture pieces as often, such as dining room sets and sofas.
• The life expectancy of many types of furniture pieces can depend on the type of construction materials used in making them.
• Other factors affecting life expectancy of furniture include the amount of daily use and the maintenance that's been given.
• When deciding whether to replace a piece of furniture, consider if the furniture can still fit in its space.
• Consider if the furniture is still comfortable and if your tastes and needs have changed.
• When decorating your sofa with accent pillows, consider that for some weird reason, odd numbers look more natural.
• For a smaller couch, use three pillows, but for larger sofas, use five decorative pillows.
• Locate your sofa away from windows to protect it from fading over time.

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