Many homeowners choose to make changes to their properties in accordance with the different seasons. For example, you may find that you’re reaching for the autumnal throws and cushions as soon as August blends into September.
That means, with summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start making some changes to your home that you can enjoy during the happiest and brightest season of the year. Read on to find out more!
Start with a deep clean. While we often associate a good old-fashioned deep clean with spring, this is something that you should aim to do several times throughout the year. After all, this ensures that you’re keeping your home in pristine condition, paying attention to even the smallest of details. Furthemore, deep cleaning your home will give you a greater idea of what you are working with and any of the changes you would like to make.
You can make deep cleaning your home a little easier by tackling it one room at a time. This way, you don’t necessarily need to dedicate an entire day to cleaning; you can instead spend an hour or so each night on this task. You should also make sure that your cleaning cupboard is fully stocked with any supplies that you might need.
Say goodbye to your junk. Here’s a harsh truth: your home will never look as nice as you’d like it to if it’s full of junk. For example, broken furniture and dated decor will quickly detract from both its appearance and functionality. As such, one of the best ways in which you can welcome the summer season is by saying goodbye to these items. Don’t want to do the heavy lifting yourself? Work with a company that offers junk removal services instead.
Once you’ve parted ways with your junk, you can then get started on decluttering your home, which will again help when it comes to giving you a fresh start.
Spend time working on your garden. Spending some time working to make your garden nicer will also ensure that your home is ready for the summer season. After all, this means that you’ll then be able to spend as much time outdoors as possible, whether you’re hosting BBQS and garden parties or simply topping up your tan.
Fortunately, there are many ways in which you can transform your garden ahead of summer, including:
- Mowing your lawn/grass and trimming bushes and plants
- Watering plants and flowers so that they continue to flourish during hot, dry weather
- Repainting wooden fixtures, such as fences and decking
- Investing in new garden furniture
- Installing outdoor lighting so that you can enjoy these spaces late into the night
Introduce brighter colors into your home. The trending colors of the summer are always a little brighter than those we see in Spring, Autumn and Winter. As such, you can make sure your home is summer-ready by introducing bright colors into the space. For example, you could switch out your neutral cushion covers for your couch or sofas with something a little more vibrant. Or, you can simply decorate with fresh, bright flowers, which will help breathe life into any room within your home.
According to an article by Vogue magazine, trending colors for this summer season will include butter yellow and olive green. As such, you’ll likely find a lot of decor and furniture in these colors at your local furniture stores. However, you could also put your DIY skills to the test and upcycle your current furniture, or anything that you find at a local thrift store instead.
Carry out maintenance work. Now is also the perfect time to carry out basic home maintenance tasks. For example, this could include replacing missing roof shingles and cleaning out your gutters, tasks that are a little harder to complete during unpleasant weather. Remember, while this may be time-consuming, the sooner you deal with these issues, the better. Otherwise, they will simply become harder (and therefore more expensive) to resolve. It could also put a halt to any of your summer plans, especially if you have to fork out a lot of money in order to resolve them.
Change your bedsheets. Changing your bedsheets, pillows, and throws is another great way to welcome in the summer season. After all, not only can this help you to introduce seasonal colors and patterns into the space (as mentioned above), but it also means that you won’t be overly hot or uncomfortable when trying to sleep at night. In short, it will help to keep your bedroom cool and comfortable.
Embrace natural light. Embracing natural light is another excellent way to give your home a summer-time makeover. This is because it will make every room feel brighter and more welcoming, while also ensuring that you get plenty of fresh air.
There are many different ways in which you can let more natural light into your home. For example, this could be your sign to replace thick curtains with something a little more lightweight.
Make sure your HVAC unit is in good condition. The last thing you want to go without during the summer is air conditioning, especially if the temperatures are already climbing. As such, you should make sure that it has not sustained any damage ahead of time. For the most part, this means that you should be aware of the warning signs of potential issues, such as if your unit is noisier than usual or takes a little longer to get to your desired temperature. Remember, this is the kind of task that you should always leave to an expert. Otherwise, you may make the problem worse when trying to repair it yourself.
Final thoughts. You do not need to change every aspect of your home in order to welcome in the summer season. Instead, you can make a few small, yet impactful changes, which will allow you to embrace the joy of summer inside and outside of your home.
