Patio Remodel
One great way to revitalise your home this year is with a patio renovation. Adding new, weather -resistant outdoor furniture can give a new lease of life to your pation. Experiment with different colour paint and look for something that is both functional and comfortable. Outdoor radiant heaters are another great way to spruce up your patio and make it an inviting and comfortable place for you and your family to relax in.
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Add Colour
A fun and fresh way to regenerate your home in 2018 is to add a splash of colour. Hues that are trending currently are both bold and bright as well as subtle. The bold and bright colours making a splash this year are lime green, canary yellow, peacock blue, and citrus orange! These shades would look great on an accent wall. The subtle hues that are popular for 2018 include lilacs and greys, which are both very stress relieving and revitalising.
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Eco-Lighting
Another excellent way to reinvigorate your home this year is to add eco-lighting. If you’re looking at new appliances, make sure to review them thoroughly and purchase appliances that are eco-friendly and energy conscious. Not only will you reap the benefits of a smaller energy bill, but also your home will have a better value with the addition of the eco-friendly updates if you should ever want to sell.
Voice-Activated Home Features
The voice-activated home assistants such as Alexa or Google Home have become quite popular in this past year and will continue to integrate into the home within 2018. These gadgets have become increasingly helpful as you can program them to turn on the lights when the voice phrase is spoken. As technology advances so will these devices to where you will be able to turn almost anything on and off in your home just by using voice activated commands.
Go Modern
One way to instil energy into your lifeless kitchen is with a new, sleek look. Open floor plans, as well as a clean line look to the counters and cabinets, will have everyone buzzing about your modern kitchen. While everything is hidden behind closed doors, you invest in a clean and minimalist look that is both decorative and functional.
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Install Solar
Nowadays, everybody is going green and more concerned about making environmentally-friendly choices. This awareness has increased the need to find sustainable energy sources, including solar panels. A fantastic way to refresh your home in 2018 is to utilise solar in your home. Make sure your budget can allow it as solar can be expensive, but the benefits are worth the early investment.
Utilise Landscaping
The last way to revitalise your home for 2018 is to add or remodel your current garden. Try something different this year and add in flowers or shrubs that you have never experienced before. Additionally, install a beautiful water feature in the centre of the backyard or an open fire pit to make memories with your loved ones.
The last way to revitalise your home for 2018 is to add or remodel your current garden. Try something different this year and add in flowers or shrubs that you have never experienced before. Additionally, install a beautiful water feature in the centre of the backyard or an open fire pit to make memories with your loved ones.
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As 2018 is almost upon us, think about all the lovely memories you want to make in your home this year. Whether you revitalise your home in 2018 by remodelling the patio, installing solar, or adding colour, new memories will be made during the process and long into the future!
Hope you've enjoyed all our blog posts for 2017. This is our last post for this year. Thank you to all our loyal La Maison Jolie blog readers, our social media followers and supporters. None of this would be possible without you! So a HUGE thank you for all the love and see you all on the bright side of 2018!
Till next time... wish you all a very Happy New Year!
Till next time... wish you all a very Happy New Year!
xox
Rani