Have you been making resolutions this New Year? Do you have a hard time staying accountable and making these resolutions last? Then these home design how-tos might help.
We’ve reviewed some of the top New Year’s resolutions and asked ourselves how our home design could help us not only achieve them but keep them throughout the year.
Are those 4 resolutions part of your goals? Let’s find out how you can improve your home to make sure you keep your resolutions this year.
Exercising, losing weight, and generally feeling good about our bodies are usually at the top of the New Year’s resolutions list.
Especially after a busy holiday season, now is the perfect time to recommit to our fitness journey. Unfortunately, the weather’s cold, the days are pretty short and it’s just not the most motivating time of the year to work out, so we get it!
This one home design improvement can do the trick: Dedicate a room in your home for your at-home workout.
Whether you’re into lifting weights or riding your Peloton, having a dedicated workout space in your home can make a difference and help keep you accountable.
Make sure to make that room extra inviting. Here are a few examples of how to design such space:
Decluttering your home and getting organized is more than just a home design trick, It’s an amazing life hack.
As they say, “decluttered house, decluttered mind”.
A decluttered and organized home has many benefits such as:
Before any design improvement, we always encourage our clients to declutter their homes.
Here are a few tips to start decluttering:
Once you’ve decluttered, start organizing.
Think storage and design. You want your space to be both elegant and efficient.
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to spend more quality time with your family and friends, you may want to consider updating your living room.
Is your living room inviting and cozy? Does it make people want to stay and hang out?
A warm, welcoming space can make or break the evening. Whether you’re having guests over or you just would like to spend time all together with your family members, consider cozying up your living room:
Reading more is another favorite New Year’s resolution. It’s a great way to spend less time on screens, scrolling social media, or watching TV.
It brings peace, helps us to sleep better, and sparks our creativity - we feel better when we read more!
But if it’s not a habit yet, it can be a tricky one to start.
To help you with it, we suggest you create a reading nook in your home! Like your workout routine, having a dedicated space to read will invite you and remind you to do it more often.
To create a cozy reading nook, you don’t even need a lot of space. An unused corner in your bedroom, living room, or office is a great place to start.
Here are a few elements you’ll want to consider adding:
Your home is an extension of your energy. Improving your interior design can have a big impact on you and can support your desired lifestyle.
Start the year with these 4 home design updates to help you keep your New Year’s resolutions.
If you’d like support in making your dream home design come true this year, we're here to help!
