Design Burnout Is Real…Here’s How to Get Your Mojo Back.

Have you ever looked around your home and thought,
“Technically… it’s fine. But it’s just not doing it for me anymore”?

The furniture fits. The palette’s okay. You’ve spent time (and money) getting it to this point. But something feels off. You’re not inspired. You’re not excited. And even the thought of fixing it feels like a lot.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

That flat, uninspired feeling? That’s design fatigue. And it’s more common than you think, especially if you’ve been renovating, decorating, or just trying to make your space feel like a reflection of who you are (and not a mess of decisions you made under pressure).

But here’s the good news: it’s not a sign that you need to start over.
It’s a sign you need to reconnect with your space, with yourself, and with how you want to feel in your home.

When you’re stuck in the “nothing feels right” loop, forcing it won’t help. Neither will endless scrolling or second-guessing every finish.

What does help?
Stepping away from the to-do list and tuning back in to what makes you feel something.

Go for a walk through your favourite part of town. Visit that one store that always calms you down. Sit in a space you love, even if it’s not your own and just observe. The materials. The light. The way it makes you breathe differently.

Because design isn’t just about how things look.
It’s about how they make you feel. And we forget that when we’re overwhelmed by choices, opinions, and budgets.

So if your space feels a little stale right now, don’t rip everything out.
Start small. Pick one corner, a bench, a shelf, a bedside table, and clear it. Style it like it matters. Maybe it’s a candle. Maybe it’s a single flower in a glass. Maybe it’s nothing, just space to breathe. That one small change can shift everything.

And while you’re at it, give yourself permission to play again. Rearrange the furniture. Mix a colour you wouldn’t normally try. Bring in something you love, even if it doesn’t “go.” The best rooms aren’t perfect. They’re personal.

If you’ve been stuck in your head, wondering if you’ve lost your touch or your taste, trust me, you haven’t.

The spark is still there. It’s just hiding under too many decisions and not enough space to feel.

You don’t need to do more.
You just need to reconnect with what you actually want your home to feel like.

So take a breath. Reset a corner. Let your space hold you, not stress you.

Because when your home starts to feel good again, everything else softens too.

If this resonated, feel free to share it with someone who might need it.
Or just take it as a reminder that your home, and your energy…matter.