Makeover Your Home: New Years Resolutions for Your Living Space

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2013 is right around the corner. Maybe you have New Year’s resolutions that include remodeling your home. After all, there’s no place like home, especially after a great new makeover.

The homes of the future are much different than the type of home you may have grown up in. There are new materials out in the world and brand-new technologies, which are reshaping the way we live, eat, and love. Everything is new and changing and it also changes the way we enjoy our home.

If you’re considering doing a makeover project on your home, these design trends will help you make the most out of your new home decorating goals.

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 Environmentally Friendly Homes

There’s no better time to think about the environment and its effect on all of our lives. Everything we do is connected and the materials that we use to build homes now, must meet new regulations that are very sensitive to the environment.

Both engineers and architects take the environment into consideration when they build their plans. Biodegradable material is used in almost all new renovation projects.

The homes today are more than just stable homes they’re comfortable, efficient and they’re beautiful and they are good for the environment.

Healthy Design

Did you know that some homes and buildings can actually make you sick? People who renovate their homes and architects and engineers are more aware of the way they’re health is affected by the type of material that they use in the products for homes.

Paint, chemical additives, and wood products can all add to an unhealthy situation. It’s best to consult a professional about new products and chemical additions.  When you decide to renovate your home make sure you’re picking products that are good for the environment and have an ingredients in the products that make them healthy.

New Furniture

Decorating your home is not complete without a new furniture set.

When picking out a new type of furniture for your living room, office, or bedroom put your personality into the mix. Families that pick furniture that represents their personality often enjoy their space more.

Are you a classic, postmodern, trendy or comfortable type of person? Asking key questions will help you find the perfect furniture set. Pick a type of style of furniture to match your personality. 2013 can be a fun year of decorating and getting ready for your new dream home, these tips will help.