The days are getting longer, the warm weather is on its way and it should be safe to put away the snow shovels, salt, and come out of hibernation. If there is one thing that a long winter provides is time to come up with some home renovation projects that can revitalize your home space and there is no better time to plan than now.
Why Plan a Home Renovation in The Spring?
A springtime home project is ideal for many reasons. The temperature is perfect. Not too cold where you will be heating the entire neighborhood when the dogs are opening and closing, and not too hot so your AC until does not have to do any extra work to keep the rest of the house cool. Also, it’s nice to have the windows open during a home renovation to air out a freshly painted room, so discharge dust. Workers tend to need come in and out of the house to gather tools and materials, so the less hostile the weather, the more comfortable it is for everyone.
Increase Property Value for The Spring Real Estate Market
Spring is also the perfect time to hit the real estate market. If you are looking to sell, or if the home is an investment property, the late spring, easy summer months are when you want to get listed.
Great Deals and Timing
In many cases there are specials gong on to kick off the spring. Many companies discount the prior years hardware, appliances, and products to make room for the new inventory. It pays to ask when speaking to your home renovation expert about these possible ways to save money.
What Projects and Home Renovations Should You Tackle First?
A long winter indoors can point out what parts of the home need the most attention. Living with outdated and inefficient storage ad home systems can be frustrating and bring down the potential value of your home.
Below is a short list of the projects that generally need periodic updates and also provide the greater return on investment.
Kitchen Storage and Cabinets: There is nothing more satisfying than having spacious and efficient kitchen cabinets and surface areas to store and display your items. The cabinet manufacturers we deal with such as Adelphi (https://adelphikitchens.com) and Kraftmade (https://www.kraftmaid.com) to name a couple, have some of the most beautiful and cutting edge storage systems to enhance your kitchen with custom finishes, handles and pulls.- Kitchen Seating and Congregation Areas: It’s no secret that the kitchen is the most popular space in the home. Anyone who has thrown a party knows that. If the space is available island seating with cabinets, power, and maybe even a sink can enhance the “WOW” factor. A build in breakfast nook is also a great way to punch up your kitchen with beauty and functionality. Learn More.
- Bathroom Pizzazz and Functionality: Space in the bathroom is always challenging. Those of us with kids know this to be especially true. You may not need to completely gut your bathroom either. In many cases a new vanity with extra shelves, up to date cabinets, and a shiny new faucet may be all you need to bring life back into the second most important room in the house. We can help you make the difficult choices, present options, and show you some of our latest projects that relate to your room renovation. Our Design Consultants are experts who utilize the latest design software and with our team of carpenters, plumbers, and construction pros a bathroom renovation can be done in a snap. Read More.
- Pantry, Basement, and Landry room Storage: There is never any shortage of stuff to store. A shelving system with floor to ceiling cabinets might make your pantry or laundry room 100 times more usable and appealing for decluttering some of the most “clutter prone” areas. Another often neglected area is the basement. By implying a moisture control system, perhaps some framing and sheetrock, a new floor and some other nice little design elements you can turn a dank basement into a game room, additional sleeping quarters, or a workshop/hobby room. Learn More.
- Windows: According to energy.gov “Energy efficient windows are an important consideration for both new and existing homes. Heat gain and heat loss through windows are responsible for 25%–30% of residential heating and cooling energy use.” Updating your windows not only adds resale value to the home, but saves you on heating and cooling. It is one of those investments that pays off pretty quickly. Read More.
Whatever your spring renovation project may be, we can help. When you call Remodeling Consultants of Westchester and Fairfield County you will receive a complimentary design consultation and estimate for your project. Each client is assigned their own point of contact for each portion of the project which eliminates the frustrations of dealing with multiple tradesmen. Remodeling Consultants is a one stop shop for all of your construction pros. If you are ready to discuss your next remodel, renovation, or addition, contact us by clicking this link, or call (914) 381-6900 in NY or (203) 321-1250 in CT.
