I’ve come to terms with the idea that we will probably be spending more time at home this year than we originally thought. I think we all had a vision of life magically reverting to normal at the stroke of midnight on the first day of 2021. With all this time spent at home, I couldn’t help but wonder and imagine what the house might look like if …. (insert a Pinterest room idea you love here). For real, I got bit by the pandemic DIY bug. It started small. Organizing our storage space and putting away holiday décor. Before I realized what was happening, I was drawing out sketches of what my son’s playroom might look like if I gave it a little update. I LOVE Pinterest and immediately took to looking for ideas on my little guy’s space. After a few days of scrolling and pinning, I realized a few things that helped develop and organize my ideas. I am a believer that all projects need guidelines. For example:
Once I took the time to think about the project and potential guidelines, I was able to see that there were 4 major things that I wanted to focus on for my project. Note: These guidelines will vary depending on your situation, but I think the ones below are a good starting example. 1.Budget and Repurpose One of the things I realized when filling out my DIY checklist/guidelines is that I honestly had no extra money to purchase anything for this project. So, one of my DIY project rules became to repurpose. This meant that I could only use paint, décor, furniture, and plants that we already owned. Essentially, I had to work with what I had. I thought this was going to be difficult and discouraging but it turned out to be fun. It felt like I was shopping at home, walking through the house, and picking out frames, repurposing furniture pieces, and even finding some white paint in the closet and creating a hand-painted accent wall. Look around your home, have in mind the style that you are going for in your DIY space. Have fun. 2. Time Frame As I was brewing up some ideas for the playroom space, I had to be honest with myself. I am naturally a lazy person. I know that if I don’t give myself a timeframe or deadline, I will play the “Tomorrow is another day” tune and avoid starting the project or leave it halfway done. Also, I realized that I also had very little time throughout the week to begin and finish this DIY in a day. It felt like all the odds were against my timing, but I went straight for the calendar and made sure to clear off two weekends to complete this DIY venture. A realistic time frame based on your life is always a motivator and a foundation for your project guidelines. 3. Visualize Your Goal Always use the power of visualization when taking on any type of creative project. We are a visually motivated species. Why do you think advertising is such a lucrative business? Having a sketch, mood bored or mental blueprint of what we envision our final goal to be can help structure the visual aspect of the project and motivate us. With that being said, don’t record these ideas down in stone. Allow yourself the opportunity to get creative along the way. 4. Look for Inspiration Pinterest, blogs, HGTV, or any home remodeling magazine can get your creative juices flowing. My advice is to not start your DIY remodeling until you find something that you love. Love and motivation are the two superpowers that will propel your idea to the finish line. After all, home is the most important space you inhabit in a day. |
Author Home means many different things to people. Home is where the heart is. A place where memories are treasured and bonds are created. Most importantly, home is a feeling of happiness and contentment. Whether you have a dream home or imagine having one, my hope is that you are inspired to make your home uniquely yours. Categories
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