I’ve made a project list for our home every year since we’ve moved in over five years ago. Let’s face it, updating and decorating a home takes a lot of time and money. Unless your budget allows for a complete renovation or new build, taking it one step at a time is the only way! Making a list of project goals has been such a helpful way for me to prioritize and budget for our home renovations.
I start by listing out the projects I want to complete. Then, I prioritize them based on need and want while also considering our finances and what the budget will allow. If your budget is on the larger side, you can consider adding full room renovations to your list. On the other hand, updating your home doesn’t necessarily mean you have to spend a lot of money. Consider projects like painting a fireplace or bathroom vanity, updating lighting, and sourcing affordable furniture on Craigslist, garage sales , or Facebook marketplace.
I’ve always been the type of person that sets my mind to something and finds a way to make it happen. In our early ears of marriage, this meant taking on a second job as a tutor, buying and selling furniture on Craigslist, and having garage sales to save up for products and purchases that were on my wishlist. Where there’s a will there’s a way, right?! I’m so grateful for our home and how far it’s come. Each project we’ve completed over the past five years has allowed our house to feel more like home. It’s a place we enjoy spending our time and making memories together as a family. Looking forward to tackling more projects in 2021! Here’s a list of the projects we plan to complete this upcoming year and a few tips for making your own list!
Our 2021 Project List
1. Front Porch & Exterior
The Plan: Add a front door, new paint, and wood accents.
2. Guest Bathroom
The Plan: Complete renovation that will include new vanity, plumbing, lighting, paint, tub, tile, wood paneling, and decor.
3. Interior Doors & Trim
The Plan: Add new 2 panel doors and update the trim and baseboards throughout the house.
4. Laundry Room
The Plan: Add paneling, new paint, plumbing, washer/dryer, and either an arched doorway or new pocket door.
5. Kitchen Updates
The Plan: Add a new light over the kitchen sink, floating wood shelves, and trim to the peninsula. Jordan and I have talked about a second mini kitchen renovation that would include removing the peninsula and adding an island, but not sure if we have enough room to pull it off! We’ll have to wait and see how this project ends up 🙂
Tips For Making Your Own Project List
1. Make a list of projects you want to complete
2. Determine which projects your budget will allow for
3. Prioritize the projects in order of completion
4. Make a mood board with inspiration images and product links that will be needed for the project
5. Schedule the projects and plan to hire out or complete them on your own!
Looking forward to another year of providing lots of inspiration for you guys. Thanks for being here and following along!
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