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Firstly of every 12 months, I sit down and write out a mission want record for our house. Whereas a few of these tasks have been on my want record since we moved in, taking the time to take a seat down and rewrite the record, noticing the tasks which have been accomplished, and those but to be tackled, helps me set up my ideas and what I hope to perform round our house within the coming 12 months. Similar to my private targets, our house targets aren’t about speeding or checking issues off a listing as shortly as attainable. They’re about creating areas that really feel considerate, purposeful, and stuffed with character — areas that assist on a regular basis life whereas nonetheless feeling particular.
Listed below are my Targets for our House in 2026 ~
Why I Write Down House Venture Targets
Writing down our house tasks helps me keep targeted and intentional. It retains me from leaping into fast fixes or impulse tasks that don’t really serve us long run. As an alternative, it permits me to guage what areas of our house want consideration most and sort out them thoughtfully, one mission at a time.
A few of these tasks might occur shortly, others might take longer (and even roll into one other 12 months), and that’s okay. Having a plan offers course, even when life shifts.
Paint the Pantry
This mission has formally lived on my targets record for the previous three years, so I’m actually hoping that this will lastly be the 12 months it occurs. Our pantry sits on the finish of our mudroom, tucked between the doorway to our lounge on one aspect and the kitchen and eating room on the opposite — making it an area we cross by way of typically.
I’d love to present it a contemporary coat of paint and swap out the door to assist it really feel extra intentional. Generally it’s the smaller, missed areas that profit most from a bit of consideration.
Develop Our Raised Mattress Backyard
It is a objective that has been on my record for the previous two years. An important instance of how generally life occurs, surprising circumstances that require all your time and power pull you away and issues get placed on maintain.
We had each intention of beginning this mission final spring, however my dad’s surprising most cancers prognosis and dropping him 8 weeks later meant all of our springtime tasks bought placed on maintain. I don’t for one minute remorse caring for my dad throughout that season, and am eternally grateful that I had the time and area to take action. My dad liked landscaping and would typically assist us with tasks round our yard when he would come to go to. I do know that it is a mission he would have liked, and am very a lot trying ahead to beginning it this 12 months.
I’m so excited concerning the considered having a bigger space to develop each flowers and greens — an area that helps creativity, magnificence, and practicality all of sudden.
Add Extra Character All through Our House
Considered one of my ongoing targets is to proceed including character to our house in ways in which really feel each private and timeless. That features small however significant adjustments, like including wallpaper to our entrance hallway, in addition to extra conventional architectural particulars.
I’d love to include wainscoting within the eating room to herald a way of historic allure, one thing that feels traditional, layered, and true to the fashion of our house. These are the sorts of tasks that don’t must be rushed and infrequently have the most important long-term influence.
Add Sconces and a Wall Remedy to the Upstairs Hallway
The upstairs hallway is one other area I’d love to present extra intention this 12 months. Final winter I started by tackling our upstairs hallway with a contemporary coat of white paint on all of the partitions and trim (not pictured beneath). One tiny step in the direction of the design I envision for the area. Including sconces and a wall remedy wouldn’t solely herald heat and character, but additionally assist the area really feel extra completed and cohesive.
Hallways are sometimes missed, however they join a lot of the house. Giving this area a bit of additional consideration seems like a small change that would make an enormous distinction.
Holding Our House Targets With Flexibility
As all the time, I’m holding these tasks with open arms. Not all the things might get accomplished this 12 months — and that’s okay. Houses are lived-in, evolving areas, and progress doesn’t must be rushed to be significant.
My hope in sharing these targets is just encouragement. If you happen to’ve been fascinated by tasks in your personal house, I’d encourage you to jot down them down and deal with what is going to finest serve your life proper now. Small, considerate adjustments — executed with intention — can remodel a house over time.
