Summer Renovation Projects
October 2020 Property News
The Summer break is a time to wind down, relax and enjoy the summer weather. However, it’s also time of inspiration and renewed energy, particularly when it comes to renovations. Without pressures of the everyday, the summer holidays are ideal for finally attacking those usually ignored renovation projects. And this doesn’t mean lengthy structural work or extensive budgets. There are plenty of short-term renovation ideas that are effective, easy to complete and perfect for giving your property and garden a fresh start to the year.
A lick of paint
There’s nothing like a coat of paint to refresh your property interiors. Whether you’re simply washing off those dirty scuffs and touching up here and there, or re-painting every wall, your property will sparkle in no time at all. Smaller jobs can be equally effective such as creating a feature wall with either contrasting paint or fabulous wallpaper. Perhaps paint your kids’ bedroom doors in a bright new colour to give their rooms a lift. Or paint a section of wall with blackboard paint, perfect for chalking those ‘To Do’ lists or for keeping little ones occupied over summer.
Fix up the floors
Now is the ideal opportunity to give your tired and worn out floorboards a facelift. Sanding and polishing boards is a fairly quick job that you can have professionally done, or even do yourself. You could also consider other options. Lime washing floorboards or using off-white floorboard paint can lighten a space enormously and create a wonderful fresh coastal feel. You could also give your staircase a makeover by painting risers in a selection of eye- catching tones, such as strong prime colours or a range of soft candy pastels.
Clean up the kitchen
Naturally, at Christmas there’s little time or budget for big jobs such as installing a brand new kitchen. However there are many speedy ways to help refresh your old one. Breathe life back into your splashback by painting the tiles a fabulous new colour. And similarly, transform dated cabinetry by simply painting the front cabinet doors and sourcing stunning new handles.
Revamp your living areas
With Christmas sales at every turn, the summer holiday is the perfect time to jazz up your living spaces. Change furniture around, buy new pieces and re-upholster the worn out lounge and armchairs. Introduce pops of seasonal colour with decorative pieces or soft furnishings such as throw cushions and rugs. And have new curtains hung or plantation shutters installed, both quick jobs with amazing and stylish results.
Garden makeover
With outdoor living and entertaining on the agenda, why not use the Summer break to completely transform your garden. Weed and mulch existing garden beds or create new raised ones and fill with shrubs, flowers or herbs. Consider planting natives, as they’re more likely to endure the summer heat, particularly if you’re off on a holiday. You could lay a bricked garden path to give your outdoor area shape, or create that paved terrace you’ve been dreaming about all year. And finally, invest in stylish outdoor furniture, add twinkling fairy lights to surrounding trees and get ready to enjoy the great outdoors.