Key Points
\nTake advantage of seasonal sales to refresh your bedding.Give your bedroom a makeover with paint.Try simple upgrades like a new headboard in a plush fabric.<\/p>\n
Make the best of winter downtime in January to refresh your home. We asked designers for their thoughts on the one room they’d recommend refreshing in January\u2014even if it\u2019s the only thing you plan on renovating this year.\n<\/p>\n
Meet the Expert<\/p>\n
Jessica Davis<\/a> is an interior designer and the founder of Atelier Davis with offices in Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles. Primary Bedroom <\/p>\n Credit: <\/p>\n Erin Williamson Design<\/a><\/p>\n All of the designers we spoke to agreed that January is the ideal time for a bedroom makeover.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n \u201cBedroom refreshes are perfect for the new year,\u201d says interior designer Jessica Davis. \u201cWith the world feeling off-kilter already in 2026, having a space that feels like a nest or cocoon is so soothing.\u201d\n<\/p>\n Interior designer Erin Williamson says that renovating this space creates a grounded feel to start off the new year.\n<\/p>\n \u201cI like to refresh bedrooms by adding a sense of comfort and respite,\u201d she says.\n<\/p>\n Create a cozy retreat filled with soft textures, flattering lighting, and fresh bedding to \u201chelp regulate our nervous systems and equip us to better handle the often daunting January to-do lists.\u201d\n<\/p>\n Want more design inspiration? Sign up for our free daily newsletter<\/a> for the latest decor ideas, designer tips, and more!\n<\/p>\n Focus on Textiles <\/p>\n Credit: <\/p>\n Jessica Nelson Design<\/a> \/ Carina Skrobecki Photography<\/a><\/p>\n Something as simple as changing your bedding is an easy place to start.\n<\/p>\n \u201cBedding, pillows, and textiles are a great way to refresh for the new year,\u201d says interior designer Jessica Nelson. \u201cThis is an easy thing to tackle that makes the whole room feel completely different, and gives you a great fresh start.\u201d\n<\/p>\n Take advantage of January white sales for deals on bedding to make your bedroom makeover more affordable.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n Davis suggests hanging new bedroom curtains<\/a> or add pattern to your decor scheme with a bold rug.\n<\/p>\n Source Furniture and Decor <\/p>\n Credit: <\/p>\n Desiree Burns Interiors<\/a><\/p>\n Williamson points out that late January brings new product rollouts from many manufacturers who want to get an early jump on spring collections. Look for closeout deals on lingering inventory at this time of year to save on sourcing new furniture, she advises.\n<\/p>\n Davis suggests adding a new headboard upholstered in a warm velvet fabric for an instant upgrade. Add a storage bench at the foot of the bed or outfit an empty corner with an armchair to set up a cozy reading nook<\/a>.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n Add Color With Paint <\/p>\n Credit: <\/p>\n Forbes Masters<\/a><\/p>\n Nothing can transform a bedroom like a fresh coat of paint. Whether you favor light and bright neutrals or moody shades is up to you.\n<\/p>\n Davis suggests blanketing the bedroom in \u201ccozy, warm\u201d paint colors. Try earth tone shades such as sandy beige, terracotta, or chocolate brown.\n<\/p>\n She likes to color-drench the walls<\/a> in a uniform tone for an immersive feel, or to paint the ceiling trim a similar or complementary color to the walls for a cohesive modern look.\n<\/p>\n Perfect Your Lighting Scheme <\/p>\n Credit: <\/p>\n Mary Patton Design<\/a><\/p>\n
\nJessica Nelson<\/a> is an interior designer and owner of Seattle-based Jessica Nelson Design.\u00a0
\nErin Williamson<\/a> is an interior designer and founder of Erin Williamson Design in Austin.\u00a0<\/p>\n