When Your Home Needs A Revamp But You Hate Decorating
“I really hate decorating but my house needs a revamp. I live in a house which I bought as a new build but I have only decorated it, as and when it needed it over the years. It needs a refresh and I need help to guide me on what room to start on.” If this sounds like you read on
Let’s begin there. Those words, that sense of overwhelm, that mix of necessity and dread are where most of my clients start. And honestly? That’s exactly where you should start too, because acknowledging that is the very first step in transforming your home.
Why Decorating Feels So Hard (And Why It’s Not Your Fault)
Let’s talk about why decorating often feels like the last thing you want to do even when you know your home needs it.
Decision Fatigue is Real
You might be surprised to learn that adults can make 33,000 to 35,000 decisions each day, from what to wear to what to eat—and that number includes all the tiny daily choices we don’t even notice. Every time you look at paint samples or compare sofas you're adding to your daily mental load.
By the time you reach decorating, your brain is already tired. It’s not just in your head—it’s a neurological reality called decision fatigue: the more decisions your brain makes, the less capacity it has to make good ones.
Too Many Choices = Overchoice
Ever felt paralysed by a world of options? That’s called overchoice or choice overload—where having more options actually makes choosing harder, not easier. It’s no wonder you feel tired even thinking about it.
Analysis Paralysis
Add to that the paralysis that comes from overthinking—analysis paralysis—which sets in when you’re overwhelmed by choices, worried about mistakes, and second-guessing yourself.
This is why so many of my clients say “I hate decorating”, it’s not because they lack taste or style; it’s because the mental burden often outweighs the desire for tackling decorating their homes. Sometimes they just begin, knowing they have to do something but the notion tends to go off very quickly when lot’s of other decisions follow thereafter.
The Hidden Cost of Doing Nothing
It's easy to think that not making changes costs nothing. But a “functioning” yet forgettable home can quietly erode how you feel every single day.
Emotional and Daily Life Impact
A thoughtfully designed space can reduce stress, help routines flow, and make coming home something you look forward to. Honestly, this is why I love what I do, I get to see how they really love the end result. Design matters to how you feel and move in your home.
Financial Value
More generally, well-executed interiors—especially those that improve flow, lighting, and quality finishes—can boost your home’s value and desirability.
In essence, a refresh isn’t just enjoyable—it’s often a smart, value-adding investment.
Where to Start: How a Pro Chooses the First Room
I am often asked, “What room should I tackle first?” It’s a great question, and the answer lies in impact.
Most-Used Spaces Give the Biggest Return
If your kitchen, living room, or hallway is used daily, starting there gives you immediate benefit and an early sense of relief. Especially in open-plan layout.
Working spaces like a home office also transform your day-to-day productivity and comfort. Colour and light all play a part in how you perform daily tasks.
Flow and Sequencing Matter
Certain rooms lay the foundation for others. For example, installing the flooring for your living areas first creates a consistent base and often saves cost in materials and labour.
It makes sense that if structural changes or lighting rewiring are needed, those should come before furniture and finishing touches.
Budget Efficiency
Budgeting what you need to spend on most, what’s important to you, the big ticket items, like kitchens and bathrooms, even a new sofa can be factored in early on.
The Full-Service Advantage: How I Make It Easy for You
I create more than beautiful rooms – I design an experience. By understanding how you live, I enhance your home so it works effortlessly for you. Imagine living your very best life, every day, in a space that’s entirely yours – because I believe you absolutely deserve it."
Here’s what your experience looks like when working with me—from “I hate decorating” to “I love how my home works.”
Consultation & Home Assessment
We start with a relaxed walk-through (virtual or in person), where I listen to what you don’t like, and why. I look for your highest-impact opportunities—often those you don’t see yourself.
Room-by-Room Plan + Timeline
You’ll receive a clear plan that shows what we’ll do, when, and why. It removes all guesswork. It’s all in your Welcome Pack!
Sourcing & Selection
I curate options that match your taste, lifestyle, and budget—without you having to scroll endlessly or visit rotating sales.
Project Management
I handle ordering, coordinating trades, overseeing deliveries—it all happens behind the scenes, so you don’t have to chase anything. This is where decision fatigue ends.
Installation & Styling
Every piece is placed just so—curtains installed, cushions fluffed, lighting optimised—for that “just-lived-in-look” that still feels polished.
The Reveal
You walk into a space that feels cohesive, relaxing, and unmistakably you—without the overwhelm or the hassle.
Avoiding Common Decorating Pitfalls
When people work alone, it’s easy to fall into traps like:
Purchasing furniture that doesn’t fit the scale of the room.
Overlooking lighting plans, resulting in flat or gloomy interiors.
Mixing too many styles, causing visual confusion.
Painting walls before knowing the furniture palette, risking mismatched finish.
Working with a designer catches all these issues early—so your home looks and lives better, faster.
What a Typical Project Timeline Looks Like
Here’s a realistic 10–12 week example for a single-room refresh or small-scale project:
Weeks 1–2: Design consultation, measurements, concept approval.
Weeks 3–5: Ordering items (furniture, fabric, paint, lighting).
Weeks 6–9: On-site work—painting, flooring, installation.
Last Week: Soft styling and final tweaks. You walk into your new home and live your best life.
Longer or full-house projects scale similarly but often continue room by room, so you feel progress from the start.
The Easiest Option is Actually Doing It
It’s tempting to delay because decorating feels hard. But most clients I work with say they never realised how much the unfinished space was weighing on them until we finished it. Then, daily life feels easier, lighter, and lovelier.
Ready to Transform Overwhelm into “I Love My Home”?
If you’re reading this and nodding along, thinking “That’s me”, then it’s time we talked.
I’ll take the overwhelm off your plate—and hand you a home that looks and lives beautifully, with you in the director’s chair, not buried under decisions.
