Passion Project: My Mom's Apartment Makeover

Atomic Habits by James Clear changed the way I think — including the way I design. It’s a reference I often share with clients and friends because the idea is simple and powerful: we don’t need large overhauls to create impact. We just need a small 1% pivot that shifts the trajectory. A month from now, six months from now, or a year from now, that small shift can place you in a very different spot than where you would have been had you stayed on that same trajectory. Over time, the gap becomes meaningful.

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In design, a 1% pivot might be upgrading a window shade, rescaling furniture in a room, or something as subtle as aligning finishes and metals. These small changes, over time, create spaces that feel more cohesive, more intentional, and genuinely better to live in.

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After years of explaining this approach through video calls, WhatsApp messages with friends, virtual consultations, and full design projects, I decided to apply it here — in a real apartment, with real constraints. I’m documenting these 1% changes I make in my Mom’s home as they happen, so you can see the impact for yourself and have a clear starting point when you’re ready to make similar shifts in your own space.

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