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A 2022 home renovation project list can help organize a busy year of improvements while leaving room for plans to evolve. This year’s priorities focus on making the home feel cozy and adaptable, with spaces that can suit holiday decorations, themed parties, and seasonal changes in accent colors. The list includes projects at different stages, from rooms already under renovation to ideas that may be postponed.
Design direction for the 2022 home renovation project list
The overall mood board brings together a coordinated family of colors and a warm, comfortable feel. Versatility is an important part of the plan: flexible rooms make it easier to change the look for different seasons and occasions without redesigning the entire home.
Rooms planned for renovation
Entryway
The entryway renovation includes enclosing the second-story area above it. Adding a new ceiling and floor creates a more practical space to decorate below and a small bonus room above. The entryway plan also includes moldings and a wallpapered ceiling. Herringbone wood flooring was chosen for this area when the tile was replaced in November.
Practical note: The new floor above the entryway affects the layout of the adjoining upper landing, so it is useful to consider both spaces together when planning the work.
Living room
Located just to the left of the entrance, the living room is planned to have built-in storage and a moody paint color. The original fireplace was damaged during the tile removal and could not be saved. A replacement was designed with a seat, sized to suit the room.
Built-ins can add useful storage while helping a room feel more finished. Choosing their dimensions alongside the fireplace helps the main features feel balanced within the space.
Dining room
The dining room renovation adds a wall with an arched opening to make the room feel more defined while keeping it connected to the surrounding area. Bookshelves are planned around the dining table, along with a faux fireplace and a window seat beneath the window.
The design takes inspiration from a restaurant with bookcases and small tea-light candles. Shelves can make a dining room feel inviting and provide space for books and decorative objects; keeping the tabletop clear can help the room remain practical for everyday meals.
Powder bathroom
The powder bathroom has been out of use for several months following the wood-floor installation. Most of the design choices have been made, but the wallpaper and paint color are still undecided. The goal is to make the small room feel charming and coordinated with the rest of the home.
When choosing finishes for a compact bathroom, comparing wallpaper and paint samples together can make it easier to judge how their colors and patterns work in the room.
Art room
The art room’s shelving was extended to the ceiling, improving both its appearance and storage capacity. The room is currently filled with furniture moved out of other rooms during renovations, so the remaining work will begin once it is accessible again.
Drywall holes still need patching, and a small amount of decorating remains. Repairing wall damage before arranging the room’s furniture can make the final setup easier.
Movie room
The movie room is already finished. With this space complete, it is one of the projects that can be checked off the broader home improvement plan.
Pottery shed
A pottery wheel and kiln are planned for an attached shed rather than the garage. Preparing the space has required substantial work during 2021: adding a sink, installing a freezeproof outdoor water tap, replacing a leaking roof, and fitting weatherproof doors with windows.
The remaining step is an appointment to install the kiln and its vent. Before using a kiln, it is important to have the appropriate ventilation and installation arrangements in place.
Landing and hidden room
A small landing at the top of the stairs connects the bedroom with a hallway. The new floor above the entryway also created a small room beside the landing, roughly the size of a large closet. A vintage armoire purchased from Etsy is intended to serve as the concealed entrance to a children’s library.
A dedicated reading nook can make books easy for children to reach. Planning the shelves around the room’s limited dimensions can help keep the space comfortable and usable.
Main bedroom
The main bedroom is unusually large and closer to square than rectangular, which has made furniture placement challenging. A bed and dresser alone do not make the room feel complete, but there is not enough space for a full living-room arrangement with sofas, chairs, and a coffee table.
The plan is still being developed. Measuring furniture and mapping out possible arrangements can help clarify how to use a large room without overcrowding it.
Possible additional projects
Several other projects remain under consideration:
- Jeremy’s office: Nearly finished, but it needs a drywall repair that could disrupt work in the room.
- Main bathroom: A spring renovation may move forward if the contractor can meet the budget.
- Home gym: Currently functional, but still needs work to feel complete.
- Backyard playhouse: Being considered, with timing a factor because the children are growing quickly.
Separating definite projects from possibilities can make a renovation schedule more realistic. It also helps identify which decisions depend on budget, contractor availability, or the timing of other work.
Why the kitchen renovation is postponed
The large kitchen renovation is not part of the 2022 schedule. To finish by the end of summer, planning and work would need to begin soon, but the recent holiday renovations have left little appetite for designing a major kitchen project. Rather than rush decisions about a dream kitchen, the plan is to wait until 2023.
The proposed kitchen work is expected to leave the home without a kitchen and laundry room for months. January 2023 is being considered as a possible start for demolition. In the meantime, the existing 1990s kitchen will remain in use for everyday cooking and holiday baking.
Conclusion: making room in the 2022 home renovation project list
This 2022 home renovation project list balances active work, completed improvements, and ideas that may need to wait. Delaying the kitchen remodel creates more time to plan it carefully, while the other projects can progress without overloading the schedule. A clear list can help homeowners prioritize, track dependencies, and keep long-term renovation goals manageable.
