It’s that time of year, when we reflect on the past 12 months and decide how we can better serve ourselves and our goals in the new year. This time, it may feel more significant than years prior, due to the unprecedented nature of 2020. The past year has been stranger than most, and many of us have had plenty of opportunity to reflect and determine what truly matters, in the absence of the frivolous - except the many packages we’ve all ended up with! This year, make sure your space doesn’t hold you back from reaching your goals by creating an atmosphere that facilitates your 2021 resolutions.
Say goodbye to daily food deliveries
Is your 2021 goal all about meal prepping, avoiding takeout and improving your cooking skills? Increasing counter space, installing smart kitchen cabinets and investing in good quality appliances may help you out, and make cooking an exciting process. 2021 kitchen trends are bold, vivacious and highly functional, perfect for someone who needs some culinary inspiration. If you’re all about convenience and technology, invest in smart, high tech kitchen features.
Get your fitness back on track
If your goal is health and fitness-focused, consider the addition of a home gym or fitness studio. Motivation can be hard to muster up, especially when beach vacations seem a world away. Building a home fitness area, whether it’s a small space with minimal equipment or a fully functional gym, ensures that everything you need to reach your fitness goals is readily available. It’s difficult to avoid working on your fitness goals if your equipment is only steps away. Aside from this, building a home space removes the previous year’s necessary inconveniences like booking specific times, wearing a mask to work out and taking long pauses to appropriately sanitize.
Know where your food comes from
If you’re taking healthy eating to the next level, consider landscaping your outdoor space and adding fruit and vegetable gardens. The best way to know what’s in your food, is to grow it yourself! Keep in mind, landscaping projects often provide a high return on investment and make your yard appear cleaner, larger and more put together.
Chill out!
If 2020 has brought on more stress and anxiety than usual, creating spaces where you feel relaxed may be a great renovation opportunity. If a specific activity relaxes you, create a space where you can take that time for yourself. A studio space for art, yoga, meditation or your calming activity of choice may require limited renovations but help you to fulfill your resolutions. Another option is renovating existing spaces with calming colours and features, like painting a bathroom and adding a great tub.
Keep your budget in line
If your 2021 is budget-focused, dial in on renovations that provide high return on your investments. A popular way to save money over time and get more bang for your buck when selling, is replacing dated appliances with high efficiency versions. Replacing old boilers, water heaters or furnaces with environmentally-friendly options can bring in rebates, as well as saving you money on your monthly energy bills. Reduce your carbon footprint, spend a little bit more up front and save in the near future and down the line.
Prioritize learning
2020 was full of the unexpected, and definitely reminded many of us that we don’t know it all! If your 2021 resolution is to learn more, start a new business endeavour or get your big dreams in motion, a new office space may facilitate your goals. Fill your space with everything you need to learn or work. Go for functional features like a spacious desk, comfortable seating and natural lighting. After that, add to your space with features that inspire you, like curated bookshelves, vision boards, and art.
