There’s no better time for fresh beginnings and welcome changes. Over the next 12 months, make your house a haven, the kind you want to go home to every single day.
- BID CLUTTER GOODBYE
Get rid or donate items you don’t need or want. It will free up a lot of space and make your home more organized.
- UPGRADE
Think of upgrades as a wise investment. Smart home appliances enhance well-being while saving time and effort. Smart refrigerators take note of expiration dates and help you with recipes from available ingredients. A smart thermostat controls temperature for your utmost comfort. The list is endless.
- TAKE NOTE OF MAINTENANCE
A home needs to be maintained to serve you well. Change HVAC filters according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Clean dryer lint ducts. Inspect your gutters and water heater. Check for signs or termite, mold, or potential infestations and apply the requisite solutions. If your refrigerator is a luxury built-in (meaning, cabinetry is built around them), you’ll need to clean the condenser coils at least once a year. (To DIY, check the manual.) Organize the attic. List down areas that need attention and tick each one off until the year ends.
- SAVE ENERGY
Install a solar power system that provides electricity straight to your home. Invest in ENERGY STAR-certified appliances, windows, and doors that work better and consume less energy. These reduce your carbon footprint and cut utility bills.
- BOOST INDOOR AIR QUALITY
When it comes to New Year design trends, one of the most sustainable things to do is to boost the air quality in homes. Regular ventilation allows fresh air to circulate. Use air purifiers with HEPA filters to capture particles such as dust, pet dander, and pollen. Buy furniture, paints, and cleaning products that are labeled as low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) or VOC-free to minimize indoor air pollutants. Maintain your HVAC system and change furnace filters now and then. Bathrooms and kitchens with localized ventilation banish smoke, cooking fumes and humidity. Plants release oxygen, promote health, and improve air quality.
- IMPROVE CURB APPEAL
It’s always a good time to improve curb appeal. Sprucing up your front yard will raise your home’s value. Keep the front door clean and fresh. Power wash the exterior. Plant flowers. Have path lights. Add or replace porch furniture.
- UPGRADE YOUR HOME OFFICE
If you’re fortunate enough to continue to work from home, make your office even more functional and comfortable. Upgrade your chair and desk accessories. Improve lighting when you’re on video calls. Here are tips. Consider a fan or heater to regulate the temperature, depending on the season. Reduce the noise levels in your space. Invest in technology – upgrade your Wi-Fi, keep your eyes peeled for new AI products designed to boost your productivity.
- PRACTICE SELF-CARE
Relax in a spa bathroom with heated floor, steam shower, smart lighting, and freestanding tub. Stay fit in a home gym to maintain your exercise regimen without wasting time on commuting and packing a workout bag.
- ENHANCE YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE
Outdoor spaces are on the list of New Year design trends for good reason. More homeowners realize the value of outdoor space to entertain guests, throw a barbecue, gather round a fire pit, or meditate. Think outdoor kitchen, a lounge area, a deck, a porch, a place to eat, and an edible garden if you don’t already have any of these things. Use brick pavers, sustainable materials, and programmable LED lighting to adjust lighting to mood or occasion.
Inspired by these New Year design trends as you seek out your dream home in Boston? Let me, Seydyss Barreto, show you your options. We’ll help you visualize how design trends apply to the luxury homes you’re checking out.
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