10 Ways to Bring Joy Into Your Home This New Year

By: John Garcia | Date Posted: January 19, 2022

It’s only natural if one of your New Year’s resolutions is to make your home a more holistic and inspiring space where you will be able not only to rest and rejuvenate but also express your creativity.

With the opportunity to work from home, interior designs and the overall atmosphere at home have become even more important, as they directly impact our productivity and concentration.

Fortunately, there are numerous ways to bring more joy into your home and make it your place of power for both working and relaxing – we will share them below.

Apart from decluttering the whole house and allocating more space for your passion projects, you can also consider updating the flooring, installing new lighting fixtures, and adding more greenery to your place. Continue reading and choose something that will best suit your home’s overall style.

Ways to Bring Joy Into Your Home This New Year

Cleanse and Declutter

The first thing you should do this year is to cleanse your home of all the unnecessary things that are hiding in the corners. It’s time to get rid of the clutter – it can be a great way to start 2022 feeling lighter and more inspired. Try to declutter each room until there’s only what you need.

Your basement is probably the last place on your list to clean and declutter. It’s the best place to store things you don’t often use, but also it offers some extra space for your passion projects. Apart from just throwing everything away, you can donate old clothes and toys, books, magazines, and other items that have accumulated over the years.

Update the Flooring

New Floor kitchen

It’s always a good idea to update the flooring of your home, as it’s one of the first things that people notice when they enter your house. Consider installing new flooring or rugs in the kitchen and living room.

If you want to go for a vintage look, you can opt for some vintage-inspired flooring like prefinished hardwood flooring. However, if you’re up to something more practical and universal, you can choose hybrid flooring. What is hybrid flooring? It’s an easy-to-install and cost-effective option that combines the best features of laminate and vinyl flooring.

Create More Space

Create More Space

If there’s one thing you can do this year to improve the overall vibe of your home, it’s finding more space for your work and passion projects. If you have a spare room, think about turning it into an office or design studio, or if you want to do something more creative, like painting or sewing, you might want to get a folding table or a standing desk.

You can also add built-in shelves and cabinets beneath the staircase and install floor-to-ceiling shelves in the living room. Consider building a new bookshelf or adding more pegboard hooks and storage containers that could be used to store items you don’t use on a regular basis.

Beautify the Home Office

The home office is where you spend most of your time at home, so it’s important to make it as inspirational and functional as possible. You can add a new painting on the wall or declutter the space by getting rid of anything that isn’t related to work. You can also decorate the walls with a few inspirational quotes or get a small desk lamp for more comfortable reading.

Add a New Rug

Next, you should think about adding a new rug for your living room or bedroom. It’s not only a great way to decorate your home – but rugs are also very practical and improve the overall quality of your home. They provide extra warmth in cold areas and create a nice ambiance in the living room.

Refresh Your Bedroom

For the bedroom, you should consider getting new sheets and duvet covers. Adding a new pillowcase and changing the colors of your furnishings can also be a great idea.

Another thing you can do is to introduce more color into your bedroom – try to paint the walls in a different shade and add some colorful throw pillows or decorative items.

Give Your Bathroom a Makeover

We tend to forget about the bathroom when decorating our homes, but it can make a difference if you invest in some new essentials. Get rid of any old knickknacks and replace them with something fresh and vibrant. If you have an old vanity, consider getting rid of it and getting a beautiful mirror and sink.

Decorate With Plants

It’s a well-known fact that having plants in your house can make it feel more inviting and relaxing. The best way to overdo this is by adding greenery to each room and creating small garden areas in your bathroom or kitchen. You can also consider getting a larger plant for the living room, as it will help you create a relaxing atmosphere.

Make Your Own Home DĂ©cor

If you have some artistic talents, you should think about decorating your home with handmade items. If you’re a painter, consider making a new painting or drawing that represents your current state of mind. Or you can make some beautiful wall hangings, like 3D printed ornaments, or even some cute dolls from fabric scraps.

Light Up The House with More Lighting

Finally, you should pay attention to the lighting fixtures around your house, as they can make a huge difference when it comes to creating an inspiring atmosphere.

For example, if you want to create a cozy atmosphere for reading or working, consider installing an overhead light in your living room or kitchen. Choose lamps that are either too bright or too dim, as well as those that are too cold or too warm.

Final Note

Hopefully, this list will help you create the home of your dreams and will inspire you to work on your passion projects. While no one can force you to declutter your house or stop procrastinating, it’s important to remember that a clean and organized home is always a happy and productive one.

So, make 2022 the year when you will take care of your home by not only making changes in its physical appearance but also bringing more joy into it.

Thank you for reading!

John
 

John is the founder and chief editor of Homienjoy. With over 15 years of experience in the home improvement industry, John is passionate about helping homeowners confidently tackle their projects. Holding a civil engineering degree and working as a contractor, project manager, and consultant, John brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Homienjoy community.

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