Everything feels better in summer! Flowers bloom, kids play in the backyard, BBQ invites roll in, and we can finally enjoy sunkissed skin after months of cold.
As well as enjoying yourself, summer is also the perfect time to tackle home upgrades. It’s always easier to manage remodeling work when you don’t have to worry about doors being open and the house getting cold.
Ready to transform your home and love summer indoors? Keep reading to discover our 5 best summer home improvement projects to do this year!
#1. A spacious outdoor kitchen
Escape the heat of the kitchen this summer and treat yourself to a spacious outdoor kitchen. With room to cook outside, you’ll feel like you’re eating out every night, without needing to leave the house!
Outdoor kitchens are also the perfect social spaces. You can entertain with homemade meals (not just BBQs!) out in the fresh air. Or you can simply enjoy nightly cooking, with a glass of wine in hand, as the kids play on the lawn.
#2. Big, bright folding patio doors
Summer brings us longer days full of sunshine, and the best way to make the most of those luscious rays is to let them flood your home!
Installing stacking or folding doors leading to your backyard can transform your kitchen, lounge, or entire downstairs area. It’s one of the easiest summer home improvement projects that can make a huge difference to your everyday.
With more natural light, you can enjoy the sunshine and everything that comes with it, like reduced stress, increased productivity, a boost in resale value, and more houseplants!
#3. A new deck or patio with cover
Backyards should be enjoyed, especially during warm weather. Our favorite outdoor spaces are always ones that let you get social with family and friends.
Make the most of summer this year with a new deck or patio with cover. Installing a pergola or gazebo will keep you cool and sheltered, while an open area is perfect for sunbathing and stargazing.
#4. Idyllic landscaping
Another fab way to enjoy summer this year is to relandscape your backyard. Summer is one of the best times to landscape, as it’s when your outdoor space comes to life and shows its full potential.
You can create a secret garden full of exotic foliage, install those vegetable patches you’ve been wanting to get the kids into, or finally create the social backyard (complete with swimming pool!) you’ve been wanting forever.
#5. A practical basement conversion
When the weather warms, we either want to bask in it or escape it! Converting your basement this summer is an excellent way to make the most of naturally cool areas of your home.
Some of our favorite basement conversion ideas include:
- Installing a home cinema
- Converting it to a bedroom
- Creating a games area or playroom, for adults or kids!
- Expanding your utility room
- Making space for a home gym
- Setting up a new study
- Designing a new bathroom
How to choose the best home upgrades for you this summer
Choosing the best summer home improvement projects for your family can be a big decision. It’s important to remember what’s a priority for you and what will make you happiest.
Before deciding, ask yourself:
- Which home upgrades will we enjoy the most?
- What’s a priority for me/my family this summer?
- What’s our budget for summer home improvements?
- How much time do we have before summer starts?
- Do we want the renovation finished before summer or completed during summer?
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Amy is a home and garden writer who has gone through several remodels of her own. After buying a fixer-upper and changing everything – from bathroom to kitchen, front yard to back – she loves sharing her tips learned along the way.
