Shortly before the turn of the year, a special magic is cast over your own four walls. Suddenly you often see things that you have overlooked in everyday life: drawers that are too full, corners that don’t work, lamps that consume too much electricity, furniture that you have long wanted to replace. 2026 can be a year of quiet but effective changes – a year in which the home doesn’t become more perfect, but more harmonious. And in which small routines have a big impact.
Here are ten resolutions that don’t sound abstract, but are actually achievable – supplemented by suitable MYHOME.at articles that make you want to take the first step.
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1. shedding ballast – room by room
Decluttering has long since lost its radical nature. Today, it’s about consciously filtering out: What can stay? What has fulfilled its purpose? Those who resolve to have twenty percent fewer possessions – in the closet, in the cellar, in the kitchen – not only create space, but also a new visual calm. This MYHOME article on tidiness and feel-good spaces provides inspiration.
2. organization systems that survive everyday life
Tidiness is not a sprint, but a system. Drawer boxes, zoning, open baskets, clear categories – the less you have to think about where something belongs, the more stable the structure remains. MYHOME.at shows how consistent sorting out works in this article, which breaks through familiar patterns.
3. sustainability as a style of living – not an obligation
Sustainable living doesn’t have to be expensive or seem ascetic. It starts on a small scale: durable furniture, recycled materials, regional products. The following MYHOME article explains why sustainable furnishings have long since become a topic of aesthetics – and how to distinguish trends from real values. In more detail: Natural materials as atmospheric mood-setters.
4. saving energy – precise and smart
According to current data, space heating and hot water account for around a third of Austria’s final energy consumption. LEDs, smart thermostats, targeted ventilation and small insulation measures offer potential savings that pay for themselves in just a few months.
5. repairing instead of throwing away – the comeback of appreciation
The repair culture is making a comeback: with repair cafés, tutorials and new services. Around 40 percent of all defective small appliances could be made to work again with a few simple steps. A resolution that conserves resources – and revives appreciation for things.
6. reinterpret rooms – instead of refurnishing them
Every home has unused potential: the corner next to the window, the space in the hallway, the space under the stairs. In just a few simple steps, you can turn it into a reading area, a home office niche or a quiet yoga zone. MYHOME.at shows a particularly good approach here.
7. sleep as the key to a better quality of life
Bedrooms are often the stepchildren of interior design – yet we spend a third of our lives there. A resolution for 2026 could be: high-quality textiles, less technology, better darkening, more conscious choice of colors. Studies show that the right sleeping environment can reduce the time it takes to fall asleep by up to 40%. You can find tips for the perfect bedroom here.
8. materials with soul – less plastic, more character
Wood, clay, linen, stone: natural materials have a more sensual effect, age more gracefully and give rooms depth. If you want to reduce plastic by around 30 percent, you can start with small projects – for example with ecological wall paints, as shown in this MYHOME article.
9. plants as co-inhabitants – not as decoration
Houseplants improve the air quality, calm the pulse and act as a quiet architectural intervention in every room. The resolution: at least one plant per room – but chosen consciously, not bought impulsively. Better: know the location, light and water requirements before making a decision. Find out which plants are suitable here.
10. create rituals – for a home with rhythm
A home does not live through furniture, but through routines: Sunday breakfast, evening digital breaks, a weekly “home reset”. Such rituals create a private rhythm that not only fills rooms, but shapes them. A resolution that stabilizes everyday life and recharges the home emotionally. We also have tips for you here: https://myhome.at/abschalten-und-neu-verbinden-die-bedeutung-von-digital-detox/
How to start?
- Select two to three resolutions that resonate most strongly.
- Define a realistic target by the end of March 2026.
- Taking stock after three months.
- Read a MYHOME inspiration every week – for motivation and new ideas.
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Related posts:
Green boundaries: plants as natural room dividers
Tidiness in the kitchen: how to make the kitchen a feel-good place
