{"id":1821,"date":"2014-12-28T18:33:16","date_gmt":"2014-12-28T18:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.geraniumhomes.com\/blog\/?p=1821"},"modified":"2015-01-18T23:33:53","modified_gmt":"2015-01-18T23:33:53","slug":"new-years-resolution-for-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/new-years-resolution-for-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year’s Resolutions for your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Brighten the new year with some resolutions for your home.<\/p><\/div>\n

In the spirit of a fresh start, we thought we’d focus this year’s resolutions on setting some goals for the home.
\nHere are our five home improvement resolutions for the new year.<\/p>\n

1. Declutter and organize.<\/strong>
\nThis is an obvious choice but may be a bit overwhelming if you’ve had a tendency to let things go. \u00a0Creating a place for everything not only makes your home look cleaner but declutters your life. \u00a0Thanks to\u00a0PopSugar<\/a>\u00a0for this 30-Day Declutter Challenge, you can download the checklist for yourself\u00a0here<\/a>. \u00a0We’ve also started up a Pinterest page<\/a> dedicated to getting organized, with lots of inspiring ideas <\/a>to get you going!<\/p>\n

\"Will<\/a>

Will you take the Declutter Challenge?<\/p><\/div>\n

2. Add more houseplants<\/strong>
\nBring life and colour to your home even in the dead of winter. \u00a0Houseplants not only help purify air, but allows you to breathe easier <\/a>and can sharpen your focus<\/a>. Check out 24 of the easiest houseplants you can grow from Better Homes & Gardens<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Houseplants<\/a>

Houseplants breathe new life to any room of the home<\/p><\/div>\n

3. \u00a0Repaint at least one room in your house.<\/strong>
\nWhat better way to celebrate new beginnings than with a\u00a0fresh coat of paint<\/a>. \u00a0Changing up your wall colour is an easy and inexpensive way to update the decor of your home. \u00a0If you really want to make a statement, try an accent wall – check out our earlier blog<\/a> to learn how.<\/p>\n

\"Repainting<\/a>

Repainting is an inexpensive way to brighten up a room and your home<\/p><\/div>\n

4. \u00a0Give cabinets a facelift with new hardware<\/strong>
\nAdding a little “bling” to your furniture with new hardware is an easy way to update its look. \u00a0Whether traditional or whimsical<\/a>, new hardware can add personality to a piece of furniture, often less than the cost of \u00a0a can of paint (and a lot less work.)<\/p>\n

\"Thanks<\/a>

Thanks to Knot Too Shabby<\/a> for these fun suggestions<\/p><\/div>\n

5. Relax and enjoy your home<\/strong>
\nThis is my favourite one of all – make your home feel like a mini retreat with the furniture that makes you feel comfortable, and bathroom accessories that turn your ensuite<\/a> into a mini spa.<\/p>\n

\"Imagine<\/a>

Imagine a fireplace in your bathroom like this one in Cardinal Point<\/p><\/div>\n

What will you do in 2015? Share your goals and tell us how you plan on making the most out of the new year!<\/p>\n

\"HappyNewYear\"<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In the spirit of a fresh start, we thought we’d focus this year’s resolutions on setting some obtainable goals for the home.
\nHere are our five home improvement resolutions for the new year.
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