A new year, a fresh begin — now is the best time to bring things as much as their full potential. as well as whether it’s refreshing a single space or handling a full-scale reno, home & house editors have set their sights on a chic, well-decorated 2017. Here, we’ve collected a handful of their personal style resolutions for the new year to influence your own to-do list. (Already have a goal in mind? Share it in the comments!)
See our 2016 style resolutions.
Give a neglected space a facelift. “My resolution for 2017 is to freshen our guest room. formerly our master bedroom, it’s been ignored over the last few years as well as now needs some like as well as attention. In particular, I’m believing of fresh, white floors, like the ones in Barbara Bendix Becker as well as Jacob Holm’s home…” — Sally Armstrong, senior Editor
Photographer: Gaielle Le Boulicaut
Source: home & house August 2014
Designer: Barbara Bendix Becker as well as Jacob Holm
Elevate an indoor-outdoor space. “There’s a space just off my kitchen area that’s in determined requirement of renovation, as well as this might be the year! It looks out to the backyard, so it might be truly lovely, however it’s not insulated. It gets as well hot in the summertime as well as as well chilly in the winter, making my kitchen area drafty. So I’m believing of adding a gas fireplace as well as perhaps some ceiling beams to turn it into a warm den. I’d like it to be a bright, yet relaxing area like the living space in Steven Gambrel’s Sag Harbor, NY, home.” — Beth Hitchcock, Editor-in-Chief
Photographer: Eric Piasecki
Source: Time & location (Abrams, 2012) by Steven Gambrel
Designer: Steven Gambrel
Bring back the dining room. “I’d like to utilize my dining area a lot more frequently as well as provide it genuine purpose. ideal now it essentially acts as a thoroughfare from my hallway to my kitchen, as well as I frequently discover myself having meals on the fly: standing at the counter, munching at the coffee table in front of the TV…. (embarrassing!). I want to take the time to take pleasure in my dining space, whether it’s with a group dinner or just a random weeknight meal with my boyfriend. as well as keeping that in mind, I’d like to pick up a whole new set of dinnerware, too. nothing fancy, just a traditional white set for eight that isn’t a mish-mash of different products I’ve accumulated over the years.” — Lauren Petroff, style Editor
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald (left)
Source: home & house February 2014
Designer: Ingrid Oomen (left)
Upgrade to a statement sofa. “Now that our kitchen area restoration is lastly done, I’m itching to get on with the rest of the house. The living space is top of the listing for 2017, as well as I’m absolutely dying to get rid of our horrible however kid-friendly sofas. A jewel-toned, tufted appeal like the one in this Samantha Farjo-designed house — paired with crisp white walls as well as a vibrant contemporary rug — makes my heart sing.” — Alice Lawlor, Editorial Director
Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: home & house January 2016
Designer: Samantha Farjo
Get out of your embellishing comfort zone. “This year, I’m resolving to be less of a clutter-phobe, considering that I’m told my home can feel a bit Spartan. I plan to revisit a few of the ceramics, art prints as well as books I’ve been stashing out of sight as well as make some quite displays. I’d like to channel this layered vignette by designer Nam Dang-Mitchell; it’s eye-catching, however edited.” — Reiko Milley, partner Editor
Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: home & house March 2016
Designer: Nam Dang-MitchellEmbrace natural wood. “I gotten unfinished wood stools for our kitchen area last summertime meaning to paint or discolor them, however have considering that realized I like them in their natural state! I’d like to utilize a lot more light woods as well as pleasant colours this year in general — as well as this bedroom is just what I’m envisioning.” — Emily Evans, assistant Editor
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Source: home & house August 2015
Designer: Design, Denise Ashmore, job 22 Design; architect, Scott Posno Design.
Be more adventurous with decorating. Having just recently returned from my honeymoon in Thailand with a lot more than a few exotic curiosities in my suitcase, I’m ecstatic to discover a house for them in my space. I like the concept of embellishing with products that tell a story, as well as am hoping to adopt a a lot more worldwide aesthetic this year. Silvana D’Addazio’s sitting area has just the type of eclectic look I’m going for; she proves that taking the road less travelled with special decoration can truly pay off!” — Adena Leigh, web Editor
Photographer: Michael Graydon
Source: home & house January 2014
Designer: Silvana D’addazio
Dive into pattern. “For 2017, I’m embracing whatever patterned! Well, in infant steps, at least. I’d like to do an accent wall or alcove covered in an creative pattern like the one in H&H senior editor Sally Armstrong’s primary bedroom. I tend to play it risk-free when it pertains to decorating, so this is an simple method to simplicity into it.” — Jessica Flower, Editorial Assistant
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: home & house April 2016
Designer: Sally Armstrong
Work with what you’ve got. “My wardrobe is one of those areas that unavoidably goes from clean to chaotic. I’m fortunate sufficient to have a built-in organizer, so my resolution is to really utilize it to its full functionality. I’m influenced by this area by Sabrina Linn, where clothes are hung neatly to the side, shoes are displayed in smaller cubbies as well as smaller products are stashed away in boxes.” — Amanda Tucci, Editorial Assistant
Photographer: Michael Graydon
Source: home & house August 2009
Designer: Sabrina Linn
Look ahead to the months ahead. “I plan to whip the plantings around the pool into shape next summer. I understand I’ll have to wait months, however there’s a serviceberry tree that’s been cannonballed to death as well as it needs to go! If I begin early sufficient in spring, I figure things will look rich by July. I’m seeking to this garden by mark Hartley Landscape designers for inspiration; it strikes the best balance between natural as well as maintained.” — Wendy Jacob, features Editor
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: home & house July 2012
Designer: Landscaping, mark Hartley Landscape Architects.