1. Repaint
Want to brighten your mood? Try repainting! Go with a bright, cheery color to
liven things up.
I always
repaint in the winter because that’s when I need the most visual stimulation. A
new coat of paint can dramatically lift your mood and the mood of the entire
room. I always crack open the windows to let in fresh air while painting and
consider eco-friendly, low-VOC paint so I don’t have to worry about breathing
in toxic fumes.
2. Organize
Winter is a great time to work on getting organized. So, devote time to
figuring out what is not working for you in your home. Make your home fit your
style. Consider adding built-in bookcases or shelving to get a
clean look and give everything a place. Maybe even add a window seat with storage to
get a cozy feel to a room or the ultimate entertainment center you
always wanted.
3. Crown Molding
Give any
room a face lift with crown molding. Performing little touch ups around
your home like putting up crown molding, refinishing a banister, or wainscoting.
A more impressive project to totally transform a room might be to install a coffered ceiling.
All of these
projects give your home a fresh, updated look and feel.
4. Look at Your Bathroom
Is your
grout gunky with unsightly mildew? Is your sink hopelessly outdated? Are you
over the yellow paint you put on the walls three years ago?
Bathrooms make great winter projects because
once they’re done; you can appreciate the handiwork every single day. Updates
like replacing a faucet, re-grouting tile, or repainting are relatively easy
for the do-it-yourselfer. But if you get more ambitious and you would like to reconfigure
the space or replace the tile floor, you might want to call in professional
help.
5. Basement Remodeling
Have an
unfinished basement or one that is outdated? Winter is the ideal time to
install insulation and sheet rock. Finishing
these areas to add value to your home and will give you a nice work area, or
refinished game, utility, guest, or family room.
Winter is a wonderful time to re-floor. You can choose from all sorts of
materials including stone, terracotta, marble, carpet, tile or wood —
the flooring of your home can help shape the look and feel you
want. FYI: The winter air ensures a
quicker drying time for any adhesive involved, and new wood flooring tends to
insulate better than old, worn flooring.
If you’re
interested in exploring some of these projects in your home call Jim Butz with Architecturally
Speaking at 847.205.9844 for a free design consultation and make your space
your own! www.archispeak.com Like us on Facebook
