5 things interior designers say you should do to your home in January

Open plan living room with dark beige walls and wooden dining nook.

January is an odd month. Whatever climate you live in you're battling with some version of a post-holiday comedown. It might mean less spending, it might mean less going out, or it might mean finding ways to battle against the cold and dark.

Thankfully designers have found ways to beat January blues by employing these clever design tricks which make homes feel more inviting, warmer, and like somewhere you'll want to hunker down.