5 New Year's Resolutions for the Home

The New Year provides opportunity for reflection and goal setting—not only in our personal lives, but for our living spaces as well. In this post, we look at 5 New Year’s resolutions for the home to help breathe new life into your space.

New Year, New Home!

It’s amazing the difference a few simple updates can make. Rearranging a room, ditching drab wall colors and modernizing the features of your home can make it feel brand new. Here are 5 steps you can take this year:     

1. Declutter

The amount of stuff we acquire over time can become overwhelming—chaotic closets, piles of books and paperwork or miscellaneous items all contribute to clutter. Excessive clutter makes it difficult to clean and find the things we really need. It also makes our spaces look drab and neglected. By periodically going through each category of belongings and clearing out what you no longer need, you can regain a sense of tranquility in your home. ​

2. Freshen Up Interior/Exterior Paint

Freshen up existing paint colors or shake things up with a whole new palette! Peeling paint, scuff marks and faded colors make walls look dirty and dated. Trying out new colors or adding dramatic accent walls can make each room feel like a whole new world.

3. Invest in Smart Home Automation

Update and elevate your home with smart home automation. Smart thermostats, smart lighting and smart security systems not only make things more convenient for homeowners, they help save on energy bills, which is good for you AND the planet! ​

4. Revitalize Your Outdoor Space

Springtime is just around the corner, which makes NOW the perfect time to plan how you can maximize your outdoor space this year. This might include planning your summer garden, making layout changes or renovating/adding outdoor furniture. ​

5. Add a Beautiful, Pennsylvania-built Cupola to Your Roofline!

At the end of the day, it’s the unique details that make your home like no other. With high-quality materials, excellent craftsmanship and unparalleled customizability, Valley Forge Cupolas can help you make a gorgeous addition to your home. A purely decorative cupola is an excellent way to add style, while a functional louver cupola can add ventilation to a space. This is especially helpful for attics, garages, barns and sheds, as it allows hot air to escape during the summer months. 

Here at Valley Forge Cupolas, we specialize in unique and beautifully crafted cupolas and weathervanes. Contact us today to get started with a digital quote. ​