Room Refresh: Driven by Us Influenced by You

Room Refresh is a unique service created by Room by Tim + Chris as a solution for many scenarios we can all relate to when it comes to making our spaces feel like us and finding our personal design style. Creating a space for your Kawartha lifestyle means taking function and form into account to ensure your home or cottage not only looks good but works for all the ways you use your space. We understand the lifestyle you need to design for because we, and all of our designers at Room by Tim + Chris, live it.

Sofas, rug, coffee table and accessories all act as layered elements to build on the depth and feel that a space gives you

Room refreshes are often a result of feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to make your space flow with the rest of your home. Did you know there are over 150,000 shades of white paint to choose from?! Who wouldn’t be confused if you don’t know where to start! And even if you narrow it down, you likely could still use a hand at deciding exactly which one is right for your space.

Having a designer help with paint selection is a good use of our Room Refresh service.

Feeling stuck in your décor
Are you frustrated with your space because it feels dated and missing something? We’ve all clicked on those “40 Things That Make Your House Look Dated” lists on social media and cringed as we see some obvious examples of how our homes could use a reboot.  Having help learning from a professional about styles and furniture options is a great way to inject current style into your space. Good-bye wallpaper borders and fuzzy toilet seat covers! (we are really hoping we didn’t need to say that)

Fall 2024 accessories and colours to update and curate any space.

Need a change
Are you ready for a new style? New paint choices and furniture? Perhaps your style has evolved and your design no longer supports your lifestyle.  It’s natural to outgrow our design style. Maybe you are feeling a more neutral and casual style, maybe some decluttering is in order? Maybe life happened and you don’t know where things left off and what your next step should be so you feel stuck.  We design all day every day, so we can quickly help you find a cohesive and inspired design direction. 

Window coverings are an ideal way to change-up a space by using light to create mood and ambiance.

Hosting a Holiday
Often new home furnishings and accessories are prompted by a family holiday that presents an opportunity to refresh and makeover your space. Did you know that 72% of people host guests in their living rooms? Which makes sense with our modern open concept home designs. It’s hard enough facing holidays (insert anxiety), that your décor should not be part of the challenge. Festive messy is one thing, but your space doesn’t have to follow suit. Perhaps your guest room could use a boost and you need someone to take the guess work out of the process. Your guest room shouldn’t be confused with an extra closet or a familiar scene of the treadmill clothing hanger. Let’s create a welcoming and cozy space for your holiday guests to enjoy! (just that one time, we don’t want to make it too comfortable)

Ambient lighting details cast a relaxing and comfortable glow in this guest space.

Soft bedding, layered with a contemporary bed, welcomes guests. While modern end tables provide ample room for books and other details.

Updating a guest room or a primary bedroom is a common Room Refresh Service for the Room by Tim + Chris team

Affordability
Renovations can be costly and sometimes the timing isn’t ideal. The perfect solution is a room refresh where you can select the basics and build from there to create an entirely new space without the costly budget of an entire renovation. Maybe just a lick of paint on one wall or even the ceiling can reinvent an otherwise unfinished room. A new rug, window treatments, lighting, adding art and filling a wall with shelving for an interesting display are all ways to refresh a space. Having a designer help will save money in the long run, you can start from a purposeful brief and know that you are spending your budget on items that will add the most value and impact. When we try to do this ourselves, we often run into more design challenges and find ourselves back at the store trying to fix the trouble we started.

Investing in quality pieces with neutral tones can ensure a stylish space. Our designers love to build out a room with layers and accessories to add colour and texture.

No time to design
Maybe you have always taken the time to update and upgrade your space but no longer have the time to work on it yourself. You already know what you want and what your personal style is, but could use a hand with implementation and coordinating the process. And sometimes if you are good at design, you can become stuck in the pursuit of creativity. Finding a designer for your Room Refresh, means letting them obsess over the details. People will judge your home, it’s human nature, so put that designer to work! It’s their creativity and craft, their future work depends on how amazing they make your home look!

Having someone to select current pieces and recommend a colour palette direction, can be inspiring and help you feel differently about your space!

New home but not you
With the purchase of a new home, the first thing you want to do is make it your own personal space. Having someone assist with layering on your style and décor is helpful when you have so many other decisions to make when moving. You don’t have to be stuck with someone else’s boring and sad design! Or often it’s someone else’s idea of great taste and let’s face it, more times than not, it’s just a mass-produced home design look they copied from TV. This does not have to be your design fate. A Room Refresh designer can ensure your style and taste are taken into account, you will work with them to design for your happiness and a space you want to spend time in.

Finding a way to insert your personality into a space is not always easy to do ourselves. Having someone else bring new perspective and ideas can be eye-opening when it comes to design! Even recliners now are stylish and comfortable offering options for accent seating.

Whatever the reason, a Room Refresh is an easy way to elevate your space and add finishing touches. With 1-2 hours on-site we can provide an in-depth consultation to understand requirements, style and budget. We also provide a mood board along with room products sourced.

Your mood your way

Let our Room Refresh service empower you to create a space that works for your lifestyle. Good design is an art, having the expertise of a professional will ensure you make economical budget decisions and have a range of options provided. From space planning to layouts, to fabric and paint selections, the benefit of a trained design eye is well worth it. At Room by Tim + Chris we love a good Room Refresh project!

Tim + Chris