American Legend’s ideas on revamping spaces for the New Year

The New Year is about fresh beginnings and trying something new. It’s also about revamping yourself and your living space! Updating small spaces in your home is simpler than it sounds but spiffing up just a few things here and there can bring a transforming energy into a room. Here are four ways you can revamp parts of your home to start the new year off on the right foot! 

1. The home office: 

First things first, clean up and clean out! The office area is one room where things can pile up and look cluttered. Clearing out old receipts, unnecessary paperwork and coffee cups gives you a clean palate. Many American Legend homes, like the one pictured here, have home office space with built-in shelving and cabinets. Stash your personal paperwork behind the closed cabinet doors and add personal touches to your office built-ins: inspiring artwork, a personalized mouse pad, new drapes and maybe even an oil diffuser. (Using cinnamon oil in your diffuser is perfect for this time of year and is said to improve focus which is perfect for a home office space.) It’s easy to make this room clean, organized and an area you are happy to work in every day. Get more ideas for office inspiration here on Make It Yours. 

2. The laundry room: 

American Legend’s laundry rooms feature built-in shelving and/or cabinets that make organization easy. You can refresh the space, though, with splashes of color on the wall, hooks for tidying the space, and storage bins to get the most out of the storage space you already have. Consider adding wire baskets so you can easily see what’s in each one. 

3. The linen closet: 

Linen closets provide the easy access storage that every home needs. American Legend’s oversized closets are a great place to store sheets, towels, reusable bags and whatever else you may to get through your hectic days. But it doesn’t take long for a linen closet to become cluttered and unorganized. Incorporating storge baskets and shelf dividers is certain to get your linen closet clean and fresh again. Label your baskets to maintain the organized look. And use extra-large baskets on the floor for blankets, quilts and sleeping bags for when the kids need them for the next sleepover! Tucking some potpourri in a back corner of the closet will also give your linens and blankets a lovely scent! Get more tips on revamping your linen closet here.

4. The pantry:

The spacious pantry in your American Legend home offers lots of shelf space. Make the most of that space with just a few organization tips. Since cardboard boxes wear over time and many plastic bags don’t reseal, purchase matching containers like these for items like cereal, crackers, pasta and baking ingredients. Identify each with consistent labels for easy viewing. Organize your pantry into different sections: canned good, snacks, cereals, etc. This makes items easier to find and means you can tell with a quick glance what needs replenishing. 

Making small changes to each of these rooms gives them all a new look and leaves you feeling organized for the new year. American Legend Homes is excited to see how you freshen up your house for the year and more importantly, we hope you have fun doing so!