2010 Project -- A Room A Month

I've been wanting to do this for a while now, but our house was at a point where a room a year was more feasible. After over 5 years of work, I'm at a point where most of the major things are done (except for the kitchen) and I'm ready to attempt a year long project that has been in the back of my mind...

A Room A Month

(Note to self -- create pretty graphic.)

So here's where I'm coming from. . . Do you have little projects in each room that need attention?  Chipped paint on the trim, prints that need to be hung, door handles that need to be tightened, small repairs, cosmetic changes?  You know you do -- doesn't everyone?  So what I'm proposing is not that you make a huge list of the hundreds of little projects, but rather tackle them one room at a time. 

Are you in?  If so, my challenge for you today is to make a list of rooms.  Now, there are 12 months in a year, so I'm suggesting that you choose 12 rooms.  Don't have 12 rooms?  What about the front porch, back patio, garage, basement, hallway -- or split up a big room. 

Here's my list:

1. Office
2. Master Bedroom
3. Maddie's Room
4. Den
5. Bathroom
6. Dining Room
7. Kitchen
8. Living/Family Room
9. Sun Room
10. Little Eating Room
11. Powder Room
12. Front Hall

Rather than choosing the order right now, I think I'll decided which room is up next as I go. 

On the 1st, I'll be back with before photos of the room for January, along with a list of projects.  I'm hyped right now, but fear the excitement will ebb.  Perhaps some of you will join in and we can encourage each other!

Comments

[Adina]

I'm totally in! That's a great plan.

[Adina]

My List: (In no particular order)
1. Bar
2. Bedroom
3. Living room
4. Dining room
5. Upstairs Bath
6. Downstairs bath
7. Office
8. Office
9. Stairwell
10. Front Porch/Garden
11. Back Porch/Garden
12. Linen closet

[Theresa]

I love this idea... I'll play along and post my list on my blog. I so need a group to help me stay motivated on this!

[Rose]

What a great idea! I'll think about it and look forward to seeing your photos.

[Vicki]

Awesome idea! I think my goals would be more about organizing and clearing out rooms, but I'm definitely in. I can get some things done and have guaranteed blog posts :)

[Annie]

Great idea! I don't know how much I'll be able to play along (living in a rental house kinda puts a damper on things), but there are definitely projects in each room (3 BR, 2 BA, 1 Ki, 1 LR, 1 hall). Might be stuff like "dusting the inside of the china cabinet," but it all needs done. Good Luck!

[Jo]

I really like this idea! We are coming up on our second year in our house, and we need to start doing something - at the very least paint a room or two. I think I might just have to pinch this idea.

[Cecily Mak]

You have inspired us. Here is our own blog regarding our own project. (Note that this this the repurposing of another blog, but it should do the trick.)
www.cecilymak.blogspot.com

[chris]

Okay, you've totally inspired me to do a room a month . . . off to make my list of rooms!

[Heidi]

booga, I made a pretty little graphic for my blog...you can snag it to share if you like it.
Heidi