New Year's ~Home~ Resolutions
New year, new you, new home! We have all been there, every new year’s eve, making resolutions that are probably too hard to keep! Whether you plan on losing weight, spending less, being more tidy or other self-improvement if you want to succeed you have to design your environment to help you succeed. So this year, we are bringing you new year’s resolutions for your home! What better way of welcoming the new year than refreshing your interior
This is our suggestions for some New Year’s Home Resolutions!
1. Dare to go White
A clean and fresh start! Whether in one room or in your whole house, refresh the walls of your house with a stunning white. White makes small spaces look bigger, dark spaces brighter and gives all rooms a fresh feeling. What greater choice to mark 2023? More on white and how to style a white space here.
2. Upgrade your Lighting
A clean and fresh start! Whether in one room or in your whole house, refresh the walls of your house with a stunning white. White makes small spaces look bigger, dark spaces brighter and gives all rooms a fresh feeling. What greater choice to mark 2023? More on white and how to style a white space here.
3. Use more Greenery
If one of your resolutions include reconnecting with nature and enriching your lifestyle in a healthy and sustainable way, getting into greenery and taking care of plants, is the hobby for you. Mark 2023 by upgrading your interior with all sorts of plants and greenery. Learn more about indoor plants here.
4. Finally get around to redesigning your Terrace, Balcony or Garden
You thought about it many times. Then you got tired just thinking about it and left it for another day. If your outdoors space is abandoned and full of clutter, this is your sign to redesign. If one of your resolutions is to be more social, expand your circle or reconnect with old friends, an outddor space is the perfect help to support you. This New Year you’ll host barbecues and terrace parties under the sun and stars. Start now to have it ready for the summer. Here is how you can create your own Oasis in the City.
5. Renovate your Kitchen and Bathroom
Two of the most functional spaces in every house are the Kitchen and Bathroom. The conditions and design of those two rooms are not only major factors in your everyday life, but they also determine a property’s market value. Why save it for later? This year, renovate your kitchen and bathroom. You will feel better literally every morngin and every day and you would have invested in raising your home’s value for the future. Learn how to begin here and here.
6. Future-Proof your House
Speaking of future-proofing, as the new year is just around the corner, it is time to look into the future and plan accordingly. Take the next smart step by trying to predict possible life changes and creating an efficient and flexible environment that secures comfort in any major life change that may come your way. Here is your guide.
BONUS
Whichever home improvement you choose to go for, make sure you approach the project correctly. When it comes to renovation, architecture or interior design projects, most people tend to underestimate the amount of time and the budget it will take. Without an accurate budget estimate, you risk starting a project you will not be able to complete, leaving you worse off than before you even started. So to avoid this disaster scenario, it is important to take the time to create a realistic estimate for the costs of your renovation project.
Request a Renovation Cost Estimate and get a step closer to your dream home.
From here in Amsterdam, AKKA Architects wish you a happy 2023!
If a new dream-home is in your New Years’ Resolutions, get in touch with us. We would be happy to help with any questions you may have.
