Alair Homes
Do-it-yourself home shows abound, home improvement and decor ideas thrive on Pinterest and home improvement stores do swift business every weekend. All these are proof that homeowners are ready and willing to invest in making their houses into comfortable homes that reflect their personal styles. At the beginning of the year, what should be your top life-enhancing home resolutions to accomplish this year? Below are eight ideas that will increase your happiness and possible home value each day of the year.
1. Enjoy what you already have.
So many times, we forget the blessings of what we already own, use and enjoy. Savor your favorites with a gratitude list of things about your home that you already love. It can be the coziness of your home, the way the light filters through the morning windows or the way you’ve been able to use family heirlooms to decorate.
2. Identify what you absolutely love.
Keep a firm hold on the things that bring you joy about your home, particularly furniture and decor items.
3. Consider discarding or reworking what no longer resonates with you.
Are you keeping that old dish because it’s been in the family forever (maybe someone else would like it more?) or because that item was a wedding gift? What about that wall color that never was quite right? If something isn’t currently bringing joy to your life, give it away, donate it, sell it or throw it away.
4. Don’t let renting be a barrier to creating the home you want.
Yes, there are some things you are limiting when you rent, but there’s a whole lot more that’s allowable. Do you what you can to personalize your space with rugs, pillows, window treatments, bedding and furniture. This week, hang those pictures, buy and place that plant and rearrange that furniture to its most appealing spot. You’ll be glad you did.
5. Don’t add a new item unless you have a specific purpose or place for it.
Let’s face it. We’ve all bought that cute, new decor item only to get it home to find nowhere to put it. Now is the time to live with less, but have the things that brighten your day.
6. View limitations as blessings.
That small dining room? It’s just a cozy spot for an intimate dinner. That rustic patio out back? It’s just the beginning of a great outdoor area. If a home project seems a bit out of your area of expertise, get creative. You may have a friend who will help or you may research to find the ideal solution.
7. Change big things if you need to.
Put on that additional bathroom, rework that wall for a more open feel, or finally refinish those beautiful hardwoods. Whatever that “big” project is, think about tackling it yourself or with help. An excellent general contractor is worth his weight in gold, and home experts at Alair Homes are ready to give estimates, provide helpful advice and see your project through to the end.
8. Reward yourself.
Whether your job is decluttering, shopping for a few items, painting a room or organizing a remodel, be sure to reward yourself along the way with a special upgrade, flowers when you complete the project or even a quiet cup of tea or glass of wine at the end of a workday.
As you savor the journey, everyone around you will, too.
