Collage of home improvement projects with the text "2018 Goals & Resolutions" in the center. Images show a bathroom, staircase, yard, living room, and kitchen.

2018 Goals and Resolutions

ByLisa

I can’t believe it’s 2018 already! Like most people, I have been thinking a lot about 2017 and evaluating how I can make the new year even better and finally check some long overdue projects off my list. So here’s a look at what I plan to accomplish in 2018.

Collage of home improvement projects with the text "2018 Goals & Resolutions" in the center. Images show a bathroom, staircase, yard, living room, and kitchen.My first goal, you all should see coming from a mile away. Finish the master bathroom. Seriously. You could say we have been a bit unmotivated on this one or perhaps distracted is the word I am looking for? Either way, this thing needs to get done, like ASAP before we hit the one year mark. This is the current state of the bathroom. A modern bathroom with gray herringbone-patterned tiles in the shower. The floor is dark gray. Two pendant lights hang over a long white double vanity with open cabinets. A toilet is situated near the shower area.Second, I am setting a resolution to get organized and stay organized! This one won’t be easy, but I have learned from my closet overhaul the key is to give everything a proper home. Without this, the organization is only temporary and unsustainable. I mean why do you think you have never seen a picture of our basement? Haha!A narrow IKEA walk-in closet features white shelves and hanging clothes, with a full-length mirror at the end. A small round stool with a brown seat and a white fluffy rug grace the center. The space is brightly lit with ceiling lights.

Third. I have a fun outdoor project planned for the spring, but I won’t be sharing anymore on that until later 🙂 But I am very excited about this one.A narrow backyard path features a stone walkway edged with pebbles and a wooden fence on the right. On the left, there's a garden bed with small plants, and a brick chimney leads to a raised patio area with furniture, surrounded by trees.

Fourth, I have a laundry list of small projects I have been wanting to complete for some time now. One of which is to add a proper mantle to the fireplace. A modern living room with high ceilings and exposed wooden beams. Features a ceiling fan, a TV mounted above a brick fireplace, and a brown leather chair. Shelves with decorative items flank the fireplace, and there's a large mirror on the right wall.

Fifth. Almost every room in our house has been painted and re-designed more than once, except the living room/dining room. I think it’s safe to say some changes might be coming for this area. A modern dining room with a glass table reflecting the ceiling, flanked by two chairs. Red curtains and wall art add color. A chandelier hangs above a dining table set with six chairs in the background.

Sixth. This one will all hinge on budget. Ever since we bought That 70s House I have always disliked the front door. It has an ornate carving on it that never really made sense to me and I am lusting for one with glass to let the light in! This one is currently at the top of my wish list, but if budget doesn’t allow, I may just have to settle for a can of paint on this one. See what I mean? Is that a dragon lion? I’m so confused. A brown wooden door with a raised panel design features a detailed carving of a lion standing on its hind legs. The lion is centrally positioned within a rectangle on the door. The door has a classic, traditional appearance.

And finally, there may be some cameo appearances of my mom’s house. She has been begging for some slave labor, I mean design services, ever since we finished her kitchen. We will see what time allows. A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a brown island countertop. Two stools are placed at the island, and a skylight above provides ample natural light. A bowl of fruit is on the counter.

Stick around to see how 2018 unfolds!

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A collage of home interior and exterior photos with modern design elements and renovations. Text reads "2018 Goals & Resolutions" along with "www.GarrisonStreetDesignStudio.com.

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