As we move into the fall and winter months, you might be thinking of shelving your home renovation plans until the spring. After all, who wants to be working on long, inconvenient projects when it's cold, dark, damp, and the snow is making it difficult to get anything done.
But, you might be surprised to learn how many benefits there are to taking up home renovation in the winter and fall.
For example, because the spring and summer are usually the busier seasons for home renovations, contractors and supplies are at a premium during these times, driving up prices and limited availability. By contrast, in winter, there will be a lot more contractors and renovators who will be more than happy to pencil you in on their otherwise sparse calendars.
And of course, given the drop in demand, you may even be in for cheaper prices. Companies eager to drum up business in the lean months will be more willing to offer incentives and deals.
Also, since you’re not trying to schedule all this during the summer holidays, you won’t have the kids around so much to get in the way, or you can simply take off to warmer climates and leave the renovators to do their work.
So here are some interior home renovation ideas to undertake during the fall or winter.
Making Spaces
Ever since the modernist surge of the mid-20th century, open-plan interiors have been the mainstay of any list of desirable home features. But, ever since we’ve been spending more time at home, the need for separate, defined spaces has heightened, and now we’re seeing a return to those kinds of designs.
Now it may be a little late to design such a space from the ground up or to invest in getting some extra walls placed around your home, but there are some things you can do.
For example, you can install screens, sliding French doors, or renovate a new space apart from the rest of your home. This brings us to the next big renovation…
Converting an Unused Space
A loft, a basement, even your garage. We all have spaces in our home that have been relegated to storage areas or simply have fallen into disuse and disrepair.
Converting, finishing, or simply sprucing up these spaces is a great way to extend your home and improve your general quality of life. The latter comes in with your decision on what to use these spaces for. Some popular options in recent times include home offices, home gyms, and general hobby or game spaces.
If you’re converting a space into an office or gaming room, think about adding some extra sound insulation. Keeping your music in, and home noises in when you’re on a conference call, are just some reasons to make sure your space is your space, away from the bustle of the rest of the home.
Renovate the Garage
We already mentioned renovating the garage, but there’s more to it than just moving in a sofa or a bar.
You can always optimize your garage space towards its more standard purpose. Add in some heavy-duty shelving, maybe some ceiling-mounted storage racks, improve the lighting, and apply a sealant to the floors. You’ll be amazed at what you can do with a garage, not only making it a more efficient and pleasing space but freeing up space elsewhere by centralizing some of your storage.
Kitchen or Bathroom
The kitchen and bathroom are always candidates for a bit of fixing up. Of course, being without the use of these rooms for some time in the fall or winter will be somewhat inconvenient, but consider the benefits that we mentioned in the introduction.
Of course, you don’t have to do a full renovation. Those can be quite expensive, and not even guaranteed to improve the appeal of your home if you’re ever planning to sell (given people’s specific tastes regarding these rooms), so you may not be able to recoup the cost when that time comes.
So instead, look to see what small fixes and changes you can make to improve the use and look of your bathroom or kitchen. Replace old fittings with new ones, upgrade your appliances, add a pot plant or some new curtains, or even a new layer of paint. Small changes can make all the difference.
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