The housing market is finally starting to loosen up a little in 2024. But if you’re looking to get the most value out of your home before putting it on the market, you might want to consider a remodel.
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January is the perfect time to get organized and give your home a mini refresh ahead of a deeper spring clean. We can't get enough of all the ways we plan to tackle this exact thing come 2024.
With this in mind, we’ve rounded up a list of must-have items for making small but meaningful upgrades in your home that will help usher in a happier, comfier new year.
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If you’re looking to jumpstart your 2024 plans to get organized, cute bins are an absolute must. These stacking bins are perfect because they’re incredibly versatile and neutral enough to use across rooms.
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Mirrors are such a great addition to your walls because they fill so many needs. They add immediate depth and color to a bare wall, they’re functional, and they can often make small spaces look bigger. We love the interesting shape of this gold beauty and can see it working especially well in an entryway or corridor.
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Peel and stick backsplash tiles are an instant way to change the entire feel of a room. We love this green option, and it’s an especially great option if you’re renting or want to test out a backsplash style before committing to something permanent.
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It’s always exciting to buy your 2024 stationery—from calendars to planners and more. But this wall organizer kit is next level, and the black chalkboard effect would look fabulous in a kitchen.
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If fitness goals are a part of your 2024 resolutions, then now is the time to get organized and make a plan. This equipment storage organizer is a great option, whether you have a dedicated home gym or a corner of a room that will get converted into a workout space.
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Never underestimate the power of luxurious towels. This set from
The housing market is finally starting to loosen up a little in 2024. But if you’re looking to get the most value out of your home before putting it on the market, you might want to consider a remodel.
After all the fun and festivities of the holidays, your kitchen cabinets are likely due for a major refresh. If you have pots and pans tumbling out every time you open them, chances are, they need some serious organization.
In theory, laundry should be one of the easiest household chores—after you’ve decoded all those laundry care symbols on the labels, of course. Then it’s just sort, wash with your detergent of choice, and dry accordingly.
In theory, the start of a new year is a fabulous time to tackle a major declutter. But in practice, it can be a bit more complicated.
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One great way to wake up from our collective holiday haze is to get focused on cleaning up and clearing out.
With a New Year comes the undeniable urge to hit the refresh button on our lives and homes. Whether you are the type to make New Year's resolutions or not, getting your home clean and organized is always a good idea.
If you’ve been scrolling through your TikTok feed, ooh-ing and ahh-ing over charmingly layered decor styles, you’re not alone.
While the holiday season can be a time of excess, once the season has ended, it's a great time to declutter. Whether you’re making space to store holiday decor or eager to do a full clean-out once the festivities close, it’s a time to make your home feel cozy and comfortable.
These days, home renovation projects are often discussed in terms of your return on investment or how quickly a project can speed up the selling process. It’s widely agreed upon that renovating a kitchen or bathroom is typically a financially responsible choice if you plan to sell because these projects typically see a great return in the form of a higher sale price—or a quicker sale.
If you’re tackling a renovation in the new year, you might have big goals and even bigger dreams. But even if your contractor won’t say it, you might want to rein it in.