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2025 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home
December 20, 2024
The new year is a great time to shake things up with resolutions, goals, and intentions. And many of the most popular New Year’s resolutions can be supported by the right home setup. Whether you’re hoping to spend more time with loved ones, get organized, or improve your wellness, here are helpful tips to redecorate and redesign your home to support your resolutions.
See how a home refresh can make your New Year’s resolutions last — and even turn them into everyday routines.
Resolution: Stay Clean and Organized
Instead of relying on big seasonal cleanings that feel like a huge commitment, we recommend investing in extra storage solutions and furniture that can make tidying up part of your everyday routine. One way to set yourself up for success is to proactively prepare storage solutions in rooms that tend to amass messes, like entryways or bedrooms. Here are some storage solutions for clutter-prone areas:
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Bedroom
Chests, dressers, or armoires for larger items like clothing and linens. And nightstands for small bedside items you need close at hand.
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Living room
Home entertainment centers and media consoles, TV stands, shelves and bookcases, and storage sideboards and sofa tables
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Entryway
Storage benches, cubbies, shelves, cabinets, and hooks for shoes and piles of coats
Traditional storage pieces, including shelves and filing cabinets, are perfect for function-forward spaces like home offices, basements, and garages. For small spaces, consider multifunctional furnishings like sleeper beds or storage ottomans.
Another important aspect of living a clutter-free life is to regularly assess your belongings to see which items need to be either mended, cleaned, or replaced entirely. Clothing and personal belongings are the obvious items to sort through but consider donating unused or broken furniture as well. You may have outgrown some pieces — especially if you have growing kids who need to upgrade to larger beds — and some pieces might simply need to be replaced or fixed.
Resolution: Get Healthy, in Mind and Body
A classic New Year’s resolution is one centered around wellness — whether you’re hoping to exercise more often, get more relaxation and sleep, or eat nutritious homemade food. And as your personal haven, the home plays an integral part in your wellness regimen. Here are some rooms that can really help you commit to a new lifestyle:
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Home gym
Setting up a home gym is a fantastic way to commit to fitness. It’s a great way to squeeze in a workouts whenever you can, according to your schedule. Begin by designating a specific area in your home that’s well-ventilated and free of distractions. Invest in versatile equipment that suits your workout preferences, such as free weights, resistance bands, or a yoga mat. Don’t forget to include a mirror to monitor your form and a storage solution to keep your equipment organized.
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Dining room and kitchen
The most important meal of the day is breakfast — and it’s also the one we’re most prone to skipping. Bring a little beauty and ease into your morning routine with a nice breakfast nook, whether you pull up some comfortable and stylish bar stools at your island or place a small café table and a pair of dining chairs in a corner. This kitchen setup will make it easy to sit for a bit to grab a bite (or a sip of coffee) before you head out the door.
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Bedroom
A better day starts with better rest. Make sure your bed, linens, and mattress are setting the stage for deep relaxation, from your ideal level of support to breathable and cooling comfort. As for visual cues of comfort, choose calm and serene color schemes, put away distracting clutter in storage furniture like nightstands and dressers, and incorporate soft layered lighting that can cue your circadian rhythm to slow down at the end of the day.
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Home office
If you’re looking to incorporate smaller everyday movement, consider adding a standing desk in your home office to break apart long hours of sedentary work. You can also invest in an ergonomic office chair for better back support as well as a large monitor, laptop stand, and task lamp to keep you from straining your eyes.
Resolution: Spend More Time With Loved Ones
The perfect host knows exactly what their guests need and has everything prepared and at the ready. Often, the dining room and living room serve as central hosting areas, so we recommend focusing your efforts there. Make sure these rooms have all the entertaining essentials for gatherings, like plenty of seating (dining chairs, bar stools, sectionals, and sofas), cozy decor (throw blankets, decorative pillows, and centerpieces), and warm and inviting lighting (layered lighting featuring a mix of chandeliers, floor lamps, and table lamps). If you live in a warm climate, consider investing in a fire pit and outdoor furniture that’s designed to withstand the natural elements.
Ready to take it one step further? Become the ultimate host this year by keeping your spare bedroom ready for hosting. Instead of rushing the day before guests arrive, do a bit of refreshing year-round. Just making the bed and adding inexpensive decor helps the room look clean and put-together. We also recommend regularly washing the bedding, letting in fresh air, and fluffing pillows to keep the room prepared even in the face of any last-minute hosting and unexpected overnight guests.
Resolution: Rekindle Inspiration and Creativity
Ready to curate a workspace that speaks to your personality, supports your creative process, and inspires your best ideas? We’re usually constrained in style and furnishing choices in a standard workspace — but you call all the shots when it comes to decorating a home office or hobby room. For example, instead of conservative colors like gray and white, consider soft blues, greens, or yellows that can stimulate creativity and focus. We also recommend adding decor that will inspire you, including vision boards and artwork, personal mementos, and houseplants for a breath of fresh air.
Beyond visual cues, physical comfort also plays a big factor in productivity. Make sure your chair and desk setup encourage optimal spinal alignment, keep your eyes from straining, and feel comfortable through hours of work. We recommend investing in an ergonomic office chair, a desk at the right height for your ideal sitting posture (consider a standing desk that can move with you), and ample lighting from a task lamp to reduce eye strain.
Last but not least, clutter can become a big distraction. Make sure you design your space with plenty of beautiful and functional storage solutions, like filing cabinets and bookshelves. For small home office spaces, consider multipurpose furniture like storage desks, storage benches, or storage ottomans that can be as flexible as you are.
Resolution: Find My Personal Style
Inspiration for interior design is everywhere, from social media to glossy magazine photo shoots. But sometimes the noise of design tips and advice can be overwhelming. That’s why we created an easy online quiz to help you narrow down your new look for 2025. Take the quiz to find out which 2025 interior design trend speaks to you, from maximalist to cottagecore.
If you’re not ready for a huge style overhaul, consider simply rearranging your furniture layout to give your home new life without spending any money. First measure your room to see how much space you have and figure out what kind of configurations are possible. You might even realize you have space for new furnishing or decor during this project. Here are other easy design tips to refresh your home:
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Change up the color scheme of your room with fresh paint or wallpaper on the walls.
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Brighten the space with mirrors that reflect light and make a room seem larger and airier.
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Set the mood with layered lighting, incorporating warm and inviting table lamps, floor lamps, chandeliers and pendants, and even smaller touches of candles or string lights.
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Bring fresh air in with touches of nature, like houseplants and flowers in vases.
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Start this year off on the right foot by making a few resolutions for your home. You don’t have to spend a lot of money or time getting your home reset, refreshed, and ready for the new year. Whether you’re shopping to fill a new house or just making a few upgrades, our easy online shopping experience is here to support you throughout your design journey.
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