When should you renovate your home? The fact is, most remodeling projects and the costs associated with them tend to be seasonal. Here’s the best time of the year to invest in materials to save money on design projects.
Spring: Outdoor Kitchen
Springtime is ripe with deals for outdoor kitchen remodels. As you gear up for backyard BBQs, consider equipping your outdoor space with the essentials to make al fresco dining more enjoyable. Keep in mind that the idea is to bring the entire dining experience outside. Accordingly, an outdoor kitchen should have all the conveniences of its indoor companion, including a stove and a refrigerator. Milcarsky’s Appliance Centre’ offers everything you need to design a fully functional outdoor kitchen. Prices for these luxury appliances start around $1,500 but the cost will depend heavily on the item and the number of pieces.
Summer: Bathroom
Take advantage of the bright sun and long daylight hours. In the summer, you can open the windows for ventilation and get more work done in natural light. On average, it costs between $1,250 and $3,500 to remodel a small bathroom. Look for deals for projects you can complete in less than a day or weekend. Simple projects like painting, replacing fixtures, and installing a new door cost significantly less while improving the look and feel of the space. If you are looking to change up the feel of your bathroom, changing your shower enclosure can provide a new aesthetic.
Fall: Indoor Kitchen
Cooking holiday meals can be downright chaotic if you have limited space, subpar appliances, or cabinet doors falling off the hinges. Fortunately, you will find fairly inexpensive kitchen furniture, cabinetry, and appliances when the leaves start to change colors. According to Fixr, most kitchen remodels run between $75 to $250 per square foot. You can cut these costs by taking an assessment of the space to determine what needs an immediate upgrade. The last thing you need is for appliances to malfunction in the middle of preparing your signature dish.
Winter: Laundry Room
Often laundry rooms come as an afterthought in home design. For this reason, they may lack the brightness and organizational space found in other rooms. Mills Custom Homes says that adding shelves, paint, or wallpaper can breathe fresh life into a laundry room, giving it character and additional utility for under $500. You can also change up your laundry sink if you are looking to improve the utility of your laundry room. If you tackle laundry room renovation in the winter, you’ll be ready in time for spring cleaning. Avoid sticker shock and plan ahead. Otherwise you may put off renovations, which could lead to costly repairs.
