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My Decorating And DIY Plans For 2018 And How I’m Going To Keep Myself On Task

January 3, 2018 By: Suzy34 Comments

I’m going to do something today that I’ve never done before – actually make a list of my decorating and diy goals for 2018 and put it down on the proverbial piece of paper.  I’ve always kept a running list of projects in my head, but I’ve realized that it’s too easy for me to get pulled off course that way.  Oh, I know that bumps in the road will come along, such as the unexpected purchase of a beach condo that needed a complete overhaul last summer,  but my hope is that by having a list I can refer back to, it will make it easier for me to get back on track when that happens.

I’ve realized something else too – completing decorating and diy projects always takes me longer than I anticipate!  Case in point: we just returned from our beach condo after spending a few days there after Christmas.  The plan was to spend a total of four days there – two days working on the installation of a backsplash in the kitchen and two days just relaxing before coming home and returning to the daily grind.  What actually happened is that we had to extend our time there by a day and it took the entire time to complete the backsplash – five long days!  It wasn’t that the project was difficult or that we ran into any major problems – I just underestimated the amount of time a project like that would take.  BTW –  you can get a sneak peek at the new backsplash on my Instagram stories.  If you don’t already, you can follow me on Instagram by clicking HERE. 

My list is quasi in the order that I would like to work on and complete the various projects.  When making over an entire room, I do much better if I focus on only that one room, but now that we’re also making over a beach condo, some of these projects will be worked on simultaneously.  And some of these projects are ones that I started last year, but need to complete this year.  So here goes….

#1. COMPLETE THE FOYER

I can’t believe it, but I started the makeover of our foyer way back in February 2017 and haven’t worked on it since April!  What???  Once I actually got started, individual projects like new lighting, the addition of a board and batten wall, the building of two farmhouse benches and making over the dead space at the top of the stairs didn’t take that long, but then it stalled big time.  I got as far as figuring out the configuration of the gallery wall going up the steps and then nothing.  Nada.  My intention was/is to paint my own artwork to fill all of the frames, but I’m just not sure if that’s going to happen.  I only have one of the paintings complete and now that I’ve put it into a frame, I realize that it needs to be tweaked.  You can see the befores of the foyer by clicking HERE, but here’s where I left the area in April.  This project is #1 on my list to complete because I just need to get it done, but to be honest, I don’t think it will be the first to be finished because I’ll have to sneak in time to work on paintings where I can.   

Stairway gallery wall frame arrangement || Worthing Court

 

#2. MAKEOVER OUR DARK HALLWAY

This (bad) photo is a true before of the hallway that runs off of our family room.  It’s how it looked on the day that we first looked at our house.  It’s dark, boring and full of doors that lead to two bedrooms, a bathroom and a linen closet.  This makeover shouldn’t be complicated or take all that long.  I’ll share my plans for the space soon.

 

#3. COMPLETE THE MAKEOVER OF THE GUEST ROOM

This is another makeover that I started several months ago and stalled on.  I created a mood board with all of my plans, which you can see HERE, but that was as far as things went for a long time.  I’m happy to report that work has actually resumed in this room and I’ll be sharing an update with you this month!  In the meantime, this is what that room looked like when I last shared it with you.  You can see more befores of the room HERE.

 

#4. COMPLETE THE DINING ROOM AT THE BEACH CONDO

We unexpectedly sold our remodeled, teensy weensy condo at the beach last summer and purchased a larger one, which is much more conducive to family vacations.  The purchase of the new condo threw a major wrench into the makeovers at our house because this condo needed an overhaul before we could even sleep in it, so I spent a huge portion of my summer and fall there.  The large projects like new floors and interior painting have been completed and now I’m working my way through the condo one room at a time.  One of the first areas that I started on was the dining room.  It’s almost complete, so I’ll be sharing the reveal this month!  You can see the before of the entire condo by clicking HERE.  I occasionally share live videos on the Worthing Court Facebook page, so if you’d like to keep up with the progress, you can follow my page HERE.  You can see the before of the space and my moodboard by clicking HERE.  Here’s how the dining room was looking the last time that I shared it with you.

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#5 COMPLETE THE LIVING ROOM AT THE BEACH CONDO

We’ve actually already completed a lot of the work in this room and I’m down to the nitty-gritty decorating part, but that’s the fun part to me!  I’ll be working on things like making new window treatments for the sliding door and for the single window, doing something about the end tables, hanging artwork, choosing pillows and other small things.  You may not know it, but I used to own and operate a custom window treatment workroom, so when I make the draperies I’ll put together a post with step-by-step directions for making professional quality drapery panels.  You can see the befores and more about the updates to the living room by clicking HERE.  And you can watch a short video with the latest updates to room by clicking HERE.

Plans And Progress On My Modern Farmhouse Beach Living Room

 

#6.  COMPLETE THE DECORATING OF OUR FRONT PORCH & THE EXTERIOR OF OUR HOME

We had the entire red brick exterior of our home painted with Sherwin Williams Network Gray last spring and I love it!  Other than seasonal decorations and a video that I made for my Instagram stories, I really haven’t shared much of the exterior of our home at all.  We’ve made a little progress, but this was another project that stalled because of the renovations at the beach condo.  As soon as the weather warms up enough, I plan to complete what we started so that I can share my “vision” with you.  Check out the short video by clicking HERE to see a quick look at the porch as it looks today.  The photo below was written for another blog post, but it gives you an idea of the before and after of the painted house.  Here’s a question for you – do you think I should add shutters to both of the bay windows?  I can’t decide!

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#7 IF I MANAGE TO COMPLETE ALL OF THE ABOVE

In between all of the projects that I’ve listed, there’s seasonal decorating to be done, a blog conference or two to attend, photography classes to take along with living everyday life.  So – if time allows, I’d also like to:

  • give our hall bath a cosmetic makeover
  • makeover the master bedroom at the beach condo
  • finish the makeover of the master bath at the beach condo

It will be interesting to compare my goal list at the end of 2018 to see just how far along I managed to get on all of my projects!  Do you have a goals list for 2018?

 

 

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Comments

  1. Susan says

    January 3, 2018 at 8:29 AM

    No matter what you get done, one or all, your blog will continue to inspire and motivate us all!!
    Your blog is one I look forward to each day, you are a truly talented gal!!
    Thank you for all your efforts, and Happy New Year!!

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  2. Norma Rolader says

    January 3, 2018 at 8:37 AM

    I pray you will stay on track and accomplish all you have planned Good luck

    Reply
  3. Donnamae says

    January 3, 2018 at 9:22 AM

    Looks like you are going to be busy this year! It will be fun to follow along. Enjoy your day! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  4. Carol says

    January 3, 2018 at 10:11 AM

    I’m excited to see all your projects this year! I know they will be great.

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  5. Babette says

    January 3, 2018 at 10:22 AM

    I’m really interested in what you do with your dark hallway because I have the same problem! We are going to be putting our house on the market this year and so I’m doing alot of refreshing and one is definitely lighten up the dark spaces! Can’t wait to see what you come up with! xoxo

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  6. Sharon says

    January 3, 2018 at 10:27 AM

    A very ambitious “to do” list! I look forward to seeing your progress. I think the exterior of your home looks great. I’m not sure i would add shutters to the bay windows, although it would be fun to try it just to see what it would look like. I think it’s a personal decision, but it definitely doesn’t look like something is missing.

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  7. Kay says

    January 3, 2018 at 10:33 AM

    I’ excited for you. I just bought a house and I will be looking for new ideas! Thank you for sharing.

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  8. Linda kelly says

    January 3, 2018 at 10:58 AM

    Instead of shutters on the bay windows, why not window boxes?

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    • Mary Nell says

      February 13, 2018 at 10:02 AM

      I agree with Linda Kelly about trying window boxes on bay windows. I think it would be an attractive additional.

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  9. Deb G. says

    January 3, 2018 at 10:33 PM

    Oh my goodness Iโ€™m worn out just reading your 2018 plans!! I would be quite pleased if I accomplished just ONE of those in 2018! May all that you put your hands to prosper and peace permeate all you do.

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  10. Melanie says

    January 3, 2018 at 11:34 PM

    Wow! You have a very ambitious diy goal list! Good luck, I canโ€™t wait to see what you do in 2018!

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    • Melanie says

      January 3, 2018 at 11:35 PM

      I just went back and read the other comments- yes, window boxes instead of shutters on the bay windows!

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  11. Lois says

    January 4, 2018 at 9:04 AM

    Great goals for 2018! With focus and determination I am confident they will all be completed.
    Also- LOVE the hall benches. Do you have directions for them?

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  12. Lisa Brown says

    January 5, 2018 at 6:57 AM

    lots of potential in the guest room; you will be keeping yourself busy ๐Ÿ™‚

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  13. Gina M says

    January 5, 2018 at 11:16 AM

    Your foyer and stairway are the exact same set up as mine…even down to the carpet runner on the stairs! You have just inspired me to spruce mine up. I love how yours is coming together!

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  14. Will G says

    January 5, 2018 at 4:49 PM

    I wish you luck in your decorating/remodelling..

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  15. Karen says

    January 5, 2018 at 10:12 PM

    Excited to see the results!

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  16. alana says

    January 5, 2018 at 10:14 PM

    So many possibilities! Looking forward to more blog posts!

    Reply
  17. Marian says

    January 8, 2018 at 7:04 AM

    Your home is so beautiful! I can’t wait to see what amazing changes you will make this year.

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  18. Jessica Gipson says

    January 8, 2018 at 9:38 AM

    I can’t wait to see the finished results and I’m sure you will stay on task. LOVE IT!

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  19. Tanya Derrey Bingham says

    January 16, 2018 at 11:55 PM

    This would help me really stick to my goals for our home this year, love it!!

    Reply
  20. Emily Smith says

    January 17, 2018 at 2:17 AM

    I think setting goals to stay on task is a fantastic idea. I always seem to have plans for our house, but something comes up.

    Reply
  21. Rosie says

    January 26, 2018 at 3:25 PM

    You are the epitome of inspiration! I love all the before’s and after’s and in-betweens! I can hardly wait for the dark hallway, as I have a similar situation.

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  22. Amanda Whitley says

    January 27, 2018 at 2:37 PM

    i always do better with my goals when i write them down and check them off. i have a ton on my list for this year and i start my list with the easy stuff so it keeps me motivated seeing things checked off the list.

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  23. cyndy says

    February 3, 2018 at 8:15 AM

    I love the wreath that you hung on the mirror. It adds so much to an already beautiful space.

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  24. Carolyn Cohen says

    February 3, 2018 at 8:43 AM

    I can set goals but I have a major problem with figuring out the steps to get there.

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  25. Juliana Murphy says

    February 3, 2018 at 9:15 AM

    I love the idea of writing down your decorating goals. I can’t wait to see you blog as you finish your ideas. I have use many of them over the last year & can’t wait to see your 2018 ideas. Have a wonderful Valentines Day!

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  26. Veronica r says

    February 3, 2018 at 3:43 PM

    So glad I read this. I need to get the “to do list” out of my head and organize materials to get them done. Looking forward to the planning, execution and reflection! Thanks for lighting the fire!

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  27. Beth says

    February 6, 2018 at 8:01 AM

    Wow! You have a lot to accomplish. i think righting them down and pronouncing them to the world helps to keep you on task. Your beach condo is so cute–can’t wait to see what you do with it!

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  28. Heather Linz says

    February 6, 2018 at 8:33 AM

    Going to be very busy, interested to see what you do with the hallway.

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  29. Nan says

    February 6, 2018 at 11:34 AM

    You inspire me. Thank you for all your ideals

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  30. mattsgramma says

    February 7, 2018 at 9:29 AM

    Good heavens Suzy, you are one go getter with plans for not just one house, but two!!! How does your hubby feel about all this? We just tore the carpeting out of three bedrooms and our living room and had hardwood installed. Now we have matching hardwood throughout, except for the bathrooms. It turned out amazingly well, but was a lot of work and expense. I look forward to seeing how things turn out for you.

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  31. Norma Rolader says

    February 8, 2018 at 6:56 PM

    WOW!!!! What a big list I pray you get through all … Best of luck

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  32. mary nell says

    February 13, 2018 at 10:04 AM

    WOW! You have an ambitious list; hope you’re able to stay on track. But, whatever you get done, it will be fun and interesting to watch the progress.

    Reply

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