Yesterday I gave a presentation on the importance of creating a haven.  For personal reasons, last night we discovered as a family just how important it is to have a place to snuggle and grieve. 

The key points to getting started:

Focus on Function First.  Does the room suit your lifestyle?  If not, fix it.  Not every house needs a formal Dining Room. Maybe a game room would work better at this stage. 

Kill the Clutter.  Kill the Clutter.  Kill the Clutter.

Start a Design File.  Pictures are powerful motivators.  Make a college, fill a folder or use an online resource. 

Make a Concrete Commitment.  Having a place that is uniquely and perfectly yours is easy, but won’t happen without a decision to make it happen.  This is a new year.  Improve your life by improving the space around you.