Twenty-twenty! I can’t even believe it. Our house list has been getting checked off one DIY project at a time and room by room throughout the last few years. The list is getting smaller and smaller, but I still have some major house projects & goals for this year. I’ve even added a few new projects to the list!
WHOLE HOUSE
- purge & organize
- update paint on window trim and baseboards
- finish uncompleted areas/projects
I have been part of the 95% club for way too long. The 95% club is a joke for DIY projects and most of the time only 95% of the project gets finished. In my case that is totally true. The project gets done, but only enough to where it appears done but there are actually a few details that I skipped out on. There are also some projects that I need to go back and fix or update – like our baseboards and trim. Baseboards in our closets are still not done and the trim needs to be repainted.
Because Joe and I keep going back and forth about selling our house, I feel like it will just happen one day and we need to be ready. So I need to finish all these 95% complete projects, so when that random day comes, the house will be perfect.
KITCHEN
- paint cabinets
- new appliances
- shiplap range hood
- quartz countertops
- subway tile backsplash
- organize and add shelves to pantry
- open shelving
- faux uppers
Lots to do in the kitchen! I think the kitchen will take up the majority of my year, but that’s okay! I will be doing it all on my own and definitely want to do it right. As I have mentioned before, our kitchen is my least favorite room in the house. The layout is nothing special and it’s a little bit small. I want to take full advantage of making this kitchen blend with the rest of our home. I’ve spent years thinking about how to improve the kitchen on a small budget and can’t wait to see it all finally come together this year.
OFFICE
- new desk and built-in cabinetry
- lighting
I built my office last year, but I never finished the trim, paint and adding hardware. I will do it in a similar style to our living room built-ins, so it should be an easy project! I’ve also decided not to add any lighting, and just have my desk lamp. However, I need to disguise the cord!
MASTER BEDROOM
- ceiling beams
- new window treatments
- improve decor
I’m adding our master bedroom back to the house projects & goals list. I originally redid the room during my first One Room Challenge and have changed it a little bit throughout the years. I’d really like to cozy it up and even make it feel more traditional. I haven’t’ exactly figured out what I want to do yet, but I have a few ideas.
MASTER BATHROOM
flooring- tile
shower updatemirrorslighting- paint vanity
Ugh. I still hate this room. Almost three years ago, I tried to complete it for a round of the One Room Challenge and never finished it. I still need to paint the vanity and finish a few tiling mistakes. I’ve also been thinking about painting the brass mirrors black. The finish has worn off of them and I’m not really a fan of the brass anymore. I’d actually love to re-do this room entirely, but again – budget.
MASTER CLOSET
- organization
- custom shelving
- lighting
This is an easy project that just involves adding an upper shelf for more storage, some purging, and organizing. Our closet is just fine and not big enough for a lot of customizations. Plus, again we might be selling one day and I don’t want to spend a lot of money on a closet project.
LAUNDRY ROOM
- paint
- add more storage
- tile the floor
This is a project I think I will be doing sooner than later. Joe is on board for tiling the floors and I already have the supplies from our recent guest bath floor tile. I would like to do a black hexagon in here, paint the cabinets, add more storage (using the cabinets I remove from the kitchen), and paint everything a bright white. This is a windowless room, so the brighter I can make it, the happier I will be. I would also love to add a sink in here depending on the cost. I think it would be a great upgrade for us, but also add some value to our home.
Lots to do this year and I’m excited to get started on these house projects & goals!
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