2019 is well underway and most of us have likely set, or at least thought about setting, some goals for the year ahead. Most New Year resolutions tend to revolve around personal goals such as health, wealth and lifestyle. But what about the precious dwelling that you call home? Have you made any plans to re-style, renovate or reinvigorate this part of your life?
Your home no doubt serves you well through the entire year and so you should make an effort to keep it fresh and updated so that it continues to be a place that you cherish. Setting goals for your home doesn’t always have to mean large, complex and costly projects, although it certainly can if you want to! Perhaps you have long been dreaming of a kitchen renovation, creating a home office or an outdoor entertaining space. Or it could be as simple as a fresh coat of paint or some new furniture or accessories. Well, what are you waiting for? The start of a new year is the perfect time to put those dreams into action.
Here’s some ideas to help inspire your home renovation goals.
Re-invent a favourite space
Choose your favourite room or space in the house (or yard) and give it a quick refresh to kick off the year. A new coat of paint, a new piece of furniture or window coverings are some simple things you can do. You can easily create a great new space for you to enjoy and then you can use it to plan your next home renovation goals!
Eco-friendly improvements
Maybe you want to help the environment and potentially reduce your utility bills and so are considering some more eco-friendly choices in your home. There’s some simple things you can do to get started with this goal. Check all of your major appliances – likely to be found in your lounge room, kitchen and laundry – and ensure that they are energy and water efficient. You can also check all taps, spouts and mixers throughout your home (and don’t forget the outside too) to ensure there are no leaks and that they are rated for low water use. You don’t necessary need to replace them all, you could install flow-restrictors for a relatively low cost.
Introduce on-trend design style
Perhaps you’d like to introduce some contemporary design elements as part of your home renovation goals. Some home design trends tipped to be popular in 2019 include a continuing shift away from the use of bright whites to more natural and earthy tones such as greys, terracotta and blush pinks. Fixture trends are transitioning on from chrome, which was common for many years, with other metallic finishes such as gold, copper and bronze now increasing in popularity. The perception of the home as both a retreat and also an ideal entertaining space is seeing continued interest in these dedicated spaces within the home as well as a focus on functional and durable, yet ever-stylish kitchen designs.
Once you have narrowed in on your home renovation goals, write them down, and for any larger projects break down the steps into logical and achievable stages. You can go with a traditional pen and paper method, maybe a Word document or Excel spreadsheet or one of the many organisational/list keeping smartphone or tablet apps. Never underestimate the satisfaction of crossing things off the list once they are done! Most importantly, remember to take a moment or two to sit back and appreciate your hard work once it is done, no matter how small it might be.
The expert team at Highlands Handpainting have plenty of great ideas for your New Year home renovation goals. Contact us on 1300 662 112, submit an online enquiry, or visit us at 12 Graham Hill Road Narellan NSW to discuss your 2019 custom handpainted projects.