It may seem preemptive to begin planning for the holidays, but when it comes to home improvement projects it is best to plan ahead. If you’re wishing to upgrade your home for the holiday season you should begin the planning process now.
The holidays can be stressful times, especially if you are hosting family and friends. The right remodeling project can help make it easier to share your home. Whether upgrading your kitchen for holiday cooking or adding a room for out-of-town guests, upgrading your home can help reduce holiday stress.
Instead of stressing over the holidays, think about what would help your house function better during the holiday season. This will enable you to enjoy your guests whether they arrive for a meal or for an extended stay.
Below are six of the most popular home improvement projects for the holiday season:
1. Kitchen Remodel
For most families, the most utilized area in the home is the kitchen. It is the lifeblood of the home as families socialize and create meals over the holidays. If you don’t want to undergo a full kitchen remodel, you may want to consider upgrading your countertops, cabinets or backsplash.
Kitchen Cabinets
Updated cabinets offer a fresh fresh look to your kitchen. Cabinets have a substantial impact on the look and feel of a kitchen. One option is to completely replace the cabinets. For homeowners on a budget, another option is to refresh the cabinets with new paint and/or change out the hardware. Cabinet doors can also be replaced with a distinctive design or style such as glass inset doors. Some people opt to remove the cabinet doors for an open shelving design.
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Kitchen Countertops
Updating your kitchen countertops is another way to spruce up the look of your kitchen. Replacing countertops is typically a minimally invasive process. The old countertops can be easily removed, and new ones are installed quickly.
For additional resources on how to choose a countertop check out this blog entitled
“Choosing a Countertop – Made Easy” :
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Kitchen Backsplash
Updating your backsplash can have a large visual impact on the kitchen area. It can improve the aesthetic of the space and can make the room feel larger. It is usually a quick and inexpensive project compared to others. Another other benefit is that you be able to use your kitchen during the process.
If you are planning a kitchen remodel, make sure and read these articles on the cost of a kitchen remodel, how to survive a kitchen remodel and how remodeling your kitchen can provide health benefits:
https://modernblu-austin.com/3-important-questions-to-ask-about-the-cost-of-a-kitchen-remodel/
https://modernblu-austin.com/how-to-survive-a-kitchen-remodel/
https://modernblu-austin.com/kitchen-remodeling-improves-your-health/
2. Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom remodels are another popular project for the holiday season. Whether guests are staying for the day or plan to visit for a long time, they will regularly be in and out of the bathroom. Guest bathrooms receive some of the most traffic over the holidays, making it one of the most popular holiday remodeling projects. No one wants their guests to use an old bathroom that they are not proud of!
Depending on the scope of the project, a bathroom remodel can be a small or large project. It could be something as simple as painting the bathroom or as extensive as a complete renovation. Either way, planning is key during a bathroom renovation to ensure the remodel will be completed before the first guests arrive.
3. Convert a living space
Regardless of the size of the home, it can become crowded over the holidays. Out-of-town guests can quickly fill a house. Whether it is extended family members, children returning home, or friends needing a place to stay for the holidays, your home can begin to feel cramped. Since most people do not want the headache of adding a second story or extending rooms to their house, there are ways to make use of existing spaces to make them more
remodeling an attic is one of the most cost-effective ways to gain valuable space. It is a fantastic way to add a home office, bedroom, or play space for children. It can offer you much need additional space and also adds to the resale value of your home.
Another option is converting a garage into a living space, renovating the space above a detached garage, or even building a small room underneath the stairs. A room underneath the stairs can be a cozy spot for a child to sleep at night and a quiet place during the day when needing down time.
4. Replace flooring in high traffic areas
If you are considering installing new floors, now may be a perfect time. Whether you are looking for a more durable option for all the traffic from guests or are you aiming to increase your home’s ambiance over the holidays, upgrading or replacing floors can have huge benefits.
Aging worn-out floors are dreary for any occasion, especially the holidays. New floors can brighten up your entire home and make the holidays even more special.
5. Appliance upgrade
You can update your kitchen without a total remodel by upgrading your kitchen appliances. Replacing just one worn-down item in your kitchen it can have an enormous impact. Whether it is a scratched-up sink, a dishwasher that doesn’t clean well, a burner that doesn’t work or an ice maker that drives you crazy, making small improvements can reduce your stress and increase your overall satisfaction in the kitchen.
6. Fireplace Upgrade
During the Holidays, the fireplace becomes a center piece for many people (and Santa Claus). Whether painting or whitewashing your fireplace, upgrading, or adding a mantle, or replacing the brick with stone, updating your fireplace can have a positive impact on the aesthetic and feel of the living room.
Holiday Remodeling Resources
The team at Modern Blu Austin is here to help with any of your holiday remodeling needs. Give us a call at 469-546-7636 or contact us online to schedule an appointment if you are in the Leander, Cedar Park, or Lago Vista areas!