I think we are all hoping for some big changes in 2021. Unfortunately, we can’t control the rest of the world, but there are many things we can do this year to make our lives better. Things like: eating healthier, exercising more, or making the space you live in, “your world,” more beautiful and functional. The important thing is to do something. Tony Robbins once said, “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” So, if one of the things you would like to change is the space you live in, here are 10 steps to get you started:
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- Find the top 3 areas of your home that drive you crazy – is it your closet, office, laundry room, master bathroom, kitchen? Which areas will have the greatest impact on your happiness?
- Create a budget for each area – think what you want to spend and what you can spend. You probably will end up closer to what you can spend, most people underestimate what things cost before going shopping.
- Visit Houzz or Pinterest and create an idea book or board for each space to help you map out your design details, colors, and finishes
- Fix the easiest first – organizing a closet or painting a room is a great first step and will give you a quick feeling of accomplishment.
- For spaces that require purchasing things, find out where to go – ask some friends or a local Facebook group and pick two recommended places to try out. Visit their websites first to find out more about them and the products that they offer. Some will even have fun design tools to play around with on their sites to get the design process started at home.
- Make an appointment at the store, don’t keep putting it off, just go! You may want to take a quick measurement and some pictures of your space to bring with you.
- After visiting a couple of showrooms, choose a place or designer to work with that gets your style, has a lot of experience and your trust to make your vision happen.
- Make all of your selections (tile, hardware, lighting fixtures, etc.) early so you know where you stand with your budget and you won’t have costly surprises later on.
- Pay the deposit and get it ordered ASAP – lead times are a little longer right now, so if you want that, don’t hesitate.
- Be patient with the process and with yourself. Any worthwhile change is not easy or quick, but it will all be worth it.
If you are ready to enjoy your new “world” in 2021, begin the journey today with one of the designers at TrueLeaf Kitchens. Their showroom is located in downtown Basking Ridge at 134 S. Finley Ave. Call for an appointment at 908-766-2006 or visit the website at www.trueleafkitchens.com where they have a new design tool you can try out. 