Don’t let another year pass with the same old home decor. We’ve got home improvement renovations you can easily tackle this year that will make your house a home again.
Change Up Your Wall Decor
If your kitchen is going to be out of commission for more than a few days, avoid having Uber Eats and takeout food drill a hole in your wallet by setting up a temp kitchen. Find a space in your home where you can store a mini fridge and plug in your microwave for quick meals and food prep. Try to keep it as far from the construction zone as possible.
Keep Every Receipt
With the New Year finally here, it is time to spice up the walls in your house. If you’ve had the same print of Van Gogh’s Starry Night hanging in your hallway for 2 decades, then this is the year to step up your wall décor game. Pick one wall to start with, head to Pinterest online, choose a theme, and go shopping! It doesn’t have to be complicated; it just has to be fresh and well thought out. Pay attention to colour palettes and designs.
De-Clutter Your Home
Nothing feels better than getting rid of stuff. It feels like a weight has been lifted when you finally throw out or donate that useless stuff you’ve accumulated over the last 5 years. 2018 is your year to keep a clutter free home. You will thank yourself.
Organize THAT Cupboard
It’s probably the Tupperware cupboard, or maybe it’s the “random stuff” cupboard where you keep the things that don’t belong anywhere in particular. Whatever THAT cupboard holds, it’s time to clean it out so you can restart collecting random items to fill it up again!
Build a Peaceful Space
Every home needs a sanctuary – a peaceful space for escape and relaxation. Even if you don’t have room in your home for a dedicated room to become your sanctuary, choose the corner of the living room, even the kitchen, and fill it with things to put you into a state of comfort, positivity, and relaxation. Pillows, candles, an essential oil diffuser, nice lighting, and a few great books will stimulate your senses and put you right in the moment, for a short time away from the stresses of life.
Add More Greenery
More plants and greenery makes a home feel more alive, because it literally is! Make an excuse to go shopping for new plants and dedicate to caring for them. You’ll breathe and feel better, and you’ll come to love nurturing and helping them grow. Consider buying at least one “showcase” plant – something big that really grabs people’s attention.
2018 is the year to update and upgrade your home with these simple and inexpensive ideas. Choose one project at a time, dedicate to each, and your home will be a fresh, peaceful getaway, instead of a cluttered mess.
