Freshen Up Your Home With Beautiful Elements of Spring

March 22, 2024 | Posted at 8:14 pm | by Isaac (Follow User)

Do you love the spring season? If yes, then update your interior with the elements of spring. One of the famous elements of the season is water. To bring this element to decor, you can add beautiful navy wall art in the room, bring blue-colored throw pillows, or add rain-inspired wallpaper in the living area. This is a unique and amazing way to make your home spring-ready.

As springtime is just around the corner, it-s time to think about home improvements that are truly inspiring. These improvements might be built in spring but you are going to use them throughout the year.

From a new coat of paint on the roof to building a fire pit in the backyard, the following 8 home improvements are ideal for springtime.

(Partially) remodel the kitchen

One would think that redoing a room inside the house is suitable for summertime but you shouldn’t miss out on a warm spring either. For instance, you can partially remodel the kitchen every April or May. The changes you make might not even be noticeable but you will be improving the kitchen’s s from year to year.

This year, you might want to polish all the knobs and handles, while next year you can extend the hanging cabinets. Two years from now, you could repaint the cabinets, install LED lights over the counter or redecorate the kitchen island.

Resurfacing the driveway

When it comes to boosting your home’s curb appeal, resurfacing the driveway is among the top suggestions. The natural wear and tear and harsh weather conditions take their toll after a couple of years, damaging the driveway beyond repair.

 

Asphalt driveways are especially susceptible to damage, so consider repaving them or perhaps changing the paving material. Some of the most popular alternatives include gravel, brick, and concrete slabs. Warmer air temperatures in spring are ideal for this home improvement, as nights aren’t too cold.

Bedroom colors

In nature, spring is marked by all sorts of colors; not only green. You can revive the colors inside your bedroom as well by replacing the sheets, rugs, and curtains.

 

However, don’t color the bedroom green, orange, or yellow, as neutral colors, such as beige, will do just fine. Apart from the amenities listed, you can repaint the walls, so you wait for the new summer with clean walls.

A new coat of paint on the roof

Speaking of weather-beaten sections of the house, the roof definitely takes the hardest beating. All sections of the roof, from the gutters to the chimney are vulnerable but the first thing that takes a hit is the paint.

 

Both hale and strong sunlight can cause the paint to chip off, turning your roof into an eyesore. In this sense, roof painting helps extend the structure’s life significantly. Since the surface that requires painting is large and high above the ground, you should hire professionals to coat the roof with fresh paint.

Opt for wood flooring

The best place to start your spring renovations is the floors. In most cases, floors in the bedroom or the attic are in poor condition, so you might want to repair them or replace them if they are beyond repair. The best replacement option is wood flooring.

Springtime is ideal for this sort of work, as sandblasting generates clouds of dust that you can get rid of fast by opening the windows; something that would be impossible in winter. While you air the rooms after sanding and refinishing, you can step outside for a breath of fresh air.

A fire pit in the backyard

Speaking of fresh air, wouldn’t it be nice to stay outside after dark and tell stories and talk with your friends or family? During a typical April day, it’s comfortable enough to stay outside but as evening approaches, temperatures outside plummet.

Luckily, you can always arrange stones in a circle and build your very own fire pit. This open-air hearth will soon become the social hotspot of your backyard in the evening. You can converse all night long as you roast marshmallows and spend quality family time with your loved ones.

Do your windows need replacing?

When the weather is fine outside, homeowners think that everything is fine with the windows on the house and that they just need a bit of cleaning. However, there are thousands of things that can go wrong with your windows, which you become aware of in winter.

The most common issue in older structures is gaps between the window pane and frame. This occurs over time as wood warps having lived through tens of thousands of freeze-thaw cycles. Another issue is damaged weather stripping that causes cold air to leak inside the house, creating a draft. 

An inspection of the basement

The aforementioned attic and the basement present the two most vulnerable spots inside your home. That’s why it’s important to descend into the basement and inspect it for signs of water damage.

Actively look for cracks or leaks in the walls and fix any weak spots you notice. If necessary, install a dehumidifier in the basement, as summers are often humid. Adequate ventilation in every room goes without saying.

Each of the 8 home improvements listed above is inspiring in its own way. However, you need to determine a list of priorities this spring and start getting things done one by one. For some, this means calling a roof painting service, while others should build a fire pit in the backyard.