Making a positive change in the new year doesn’t have to be limited to eating right or hitting the gym more. Why not also focus on your home? Organizing and refreshing your space can breathe new life into it. Here are some design resolutions that can help you make the most of your home in 2023.
Play with patterns.
New Year’s resolutions are all about challenging yourself, so don’t be afraid to go big and bold. Bring depth and personality to your home by layering patterns. You can bring in varying designs and textures through the floors, walls, upholstery, window coverings and accessories—or any combination of those elements. Pillows and throws are a great place for starting small, or you can go big and experiment with a space like a powder room or bath. The small area ensures any patterns will pack a punch.
Style those shelves.
Whether you’re working with built-ins, a bookcase or free floating shelves, you can elevate any space with some simple shelf styling. Plus, this is a design element you can easily refresh throughout the year. Just rearrange items or bring in new ones. To make a space more meaningful, choose to display items with a personal connection—don’t just clutter your shelves with trinkets. Balance your accent features with books. You likely already have ones you love at home, and displaying them will offer guests a glimpse into your hobbies and interests. Whatever you’re displaying, create interest by varying arrangements and spreading out color.
Experiment with color.
Color is an easy way to make a bold change to any space. For a big but simple difference consider changing up your wall color. New hues also can be brought in through smaller decor items like pillows, blankets and paintings. If you’re willing to make a bigger commitment, larger furniture can be used to add a pop of interest. Don’t know where to start? Pantone selected Vivid Magenta as its color of the year. If that’s not your style, other experts have chosen moss green, red-orange, blush and deep teal.
Go eco-friendly.
Sustainability is a trend everyone can get behind. When picking furniture, textiles and flooring, go with renewable materials like wool, cotton, bamboo, linoleum and cork. You also can resolve to be greener by making a few simple changes. Opt for LED bulbs and low-flow shower heads, switch off lights when you leave a room, and turn off your air conditioner when you leave the house. In the garden, create a bin for composting, and plant drought-tolerant landscaping so you’ll have to water it less. You can even set up a clothesline to give your dryer a rest. Using something like a trellis can make it a design feature rather than an eyesore.
Get organized.
Keeping your home tidy may not seem like the most exciting of resolutions, but it doesn’t have to be without style. Taking the chance to revamp an entryway, mudroom or laundry room can help your family stay organized while adding a striking design element. Keep dirty shoes at the door by pairing a chair with a shoe cabinet in the entry, or create a designated spot for backpacks and school supplies with a bench and baskets. At the back door, a stylish floor-to-ceiling storage unit can keep sports equipment, outerwear, pet supplies and other odds and ends out of sight.
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