When undertaking a home improvement project, whether it’s painting a wall in the dining room or ripping out an old kitchen, it helps to have a vision in mind of what you are trying to achieve. In the case of the relatively easy change-up in the dining room, even adding a single element like a new wall color can throw the dynamic of the whole room. And then that room affects the dynamic of the entire living space.
Whew!
And while we like to say you get the biggest bang from the cost of a gallon of paint – you want to do it thoughtfully and with awareness of the consequences. Our advice? Do it, but do it with the big picture in mind.
Some Helpful Hints:
1) Take a ‘walk-thru’ of your space. Imagine it’s the first time you are visiting, and see your home with a stangers’ eyes. What do you notice? Oftentimes, we no longer ‘see’ what others do because we aren’t usually paying attention in our everyday hustle-and-bustle. So step back, walk through and observe.
2) Wow! I bet you saw a few things in the house differently! Maybe it inspires you to move a table to a better location or devise a new solution for all those kid shoes… Taking the time to observe is the first step towards insight.
3) Make a list of projects. Prioritize.
4) Start with one project. Don’t feel overwhelmed by the number of projects on your list, just focus on one thing.
5) Enjoy the fruits of your labors!
