How to Refresh Your Home Without Redecorating
Refreshing your home doesn’t have to mean expensive renovations, new furniture, or weeks of disruption. In fact, some of the most effective home updates come from small, thoughtful changes that instantly transform how a space feels.
If your home is feeling a little tired or uninspired, here are simple, affordable ways to refresh your space without redecorating - using wall art, prints, and framing to make a real impact.
Update Your Walls With New Art Prints
One of the quickest ways to refresh your home is by changing what’s on your walls. Wall art naturally draws the eye, and swapping out prints can completely change the mood of a room.
Whether you prefer abstract art, typography prints, photography or illustration, introducing new artwork allows you to update your space without touching paint or furniture.
At Athena Art, our curated collection of art prints is designed to suit a wide range of interior styles - from modern and minimalist to cosy and eclectic. A single statement print can refresh a room, while a small collection can create a more layered, lived-in feel.
Change the Frame, Change the Look
You don’t always need new art - sometimes a new frame is all it takes.
Switching from a white frame to black, or from black to oak, can dramatically change how artwork sits within a room. Oak frames add warmth and softness, black frames feel bold and contemporary, while white frames keep things light and timeless.
Athena’s frames are designed to complement the artwork rather than overpower it, making them ideal for subtle home refreshes that still feel considered.
Create (or Refresh) a Gallery Wall
Gallery walls are one of the most effective ways to refresh a space without redecorating. They work beautifully in living rooms, hallways, staircases, bedrooms and home offices.
If you already have a gallery wall, try:
- Swapping in one or two new prints
- Changing the layout slightly
- Mixing portrait and landscape orientations
If you’re starting fresh, choose a consistent frame colour and mix different print styles for balance.
Athena Art’s collections make it easy to build gallery walls that feel curated rather than cluttered.
Move Art Between Rooms
Sometimes a refresh is as simple as moving art to a new space.
A print that once lived in a bedroom might feel brand new in a hallway or dining area. Rotating artwork around your home keeps things feeling fresh without spending anything at all.
This works especially well with neutral frames, which adapt easily to different rooms and lighting conditions.
Add Personality With Personalised Prints
If your home feels stylish but lacks personality, personalised wall art is a great solution.
Custom prints featuring names, dates, locations or meaningful words instantly make a space feel more personal and intentional. They’re ideal for:
- Family homes
- New house moves
- Thoughtful gifts
- Creating focal points in living spaces
Athena’s personalised prints are designed to feel timeless, not novelty-led, making them perfect for long-term display.
Style With Scale and Placement
Refreshing your home isn’t just about what you hang - it’s also about how you hang it.
Try:
- Larger prints above sofas or beds for impact
- Smaller prints grouped together for interest
- Hanging art slightly lower to create a more grounded, cosy feel
These subtle changes can dramatically improve how a room feels, without any redecorating required.
A Home Refresh That Feels Effortless
Refreshing your home doesn’t need to be complicated. By updating your wall art, changing frames, or rethinking how you display prints, you can give your space a new lease of life - quickly, affordably, and without disruption.
At Athena Art, we believe great design should feel effortless. Our carefully curated art prints, frames, and personalised designs are created to help you refresh your home in a way that feels authentic to you.
