With summer fast approaching, there’s never been a better time to give your home a little bit of care and attention, and get it prepared for the warm weather. Carrying out a renovation needn’t mean spending an enormous amount, and you might find that you can get it done with minimal effort, too. Let’s take a look at how you might approach the task.
Painting
We tend to associate brighter, bolder shades with summer. If a room is receiving plenty of light during the daytime, then you might find that you can get away with colours that would otherwise be overbearing. If you’re in doubt, try to concentrate the bold shades in smaller areas, where they can act as accents.
A feature wall is a classic example of this approach, but you can also paint furniture, kitchen cabinets, and other items to change the look radically without too much effort.
Changing bedding
Throughout wintertime, you’ll have been sleeping under heavier quilts. If you haven’t already, it’s time to swap them out for a lightweight one. Ideally, you’ll want the temperature in your bedroom to be a few degrees colder than you think. When it comes to your covers, you might choose a shade that’s brighter – but not quite so bright that you have trouble getting to sleep.
Changing curtains
Your window dressing matters, too. Especially if the window in question is receiving direct sunlight. Blinds will allow you to control the amount of light entering a room more easily; heavy blackout curtains will ensure that you can watch films and play games without any glare, even at the height of summer.
Home DIY
A DIY project might help to keep you occupied and provide you with a totally unique item for your home. You can tackle the majority of tasks with the help of a few core tools, so make sure that you spend as much as you can afford on equipment that you won’t have to replace in a few years.
A few reputable brands stand out as worthy of your consideration, with DeWalt power tools (that’s the yellow one) being preferred by many tradespeople.
Gardening
If you’re lucky enough to have a garden, then you owe it to yourself to enjoy it while the weather is pleasant. That means taking care of all of your garden tasks ahead of time, and getting the space suitable for the summer. If you have any major projects planned, like installing a patio, now’s the time to get started.
Cleaning the Exterior
Over the winter, the exterior of your property might have taken something of a battering. Get it scrubbed clean before the warm weather arrives, and you’ll be able to ensure that it looks fantastic in the sunshine. You don’t need a pressure washer – though it helps.
