With vaccines rolling out and the warm weather rolling in, chances are you’re planning to host a few barbecues this summer. For many of us, it’s been awhile since we’ve hosted company and it shows. Constantly having people over is a huge motivator to clean and with social gatherings being so scarce over the last year, chances are your home has seen better days. If you’re looking for ideas on how to spruce up your property for summer, we have you covered! Here’s 5 ideas to get you started:
1) Incorporate a new color into your home or property
Adding one or more bright colors to your property can drastically change the feel of your home and remind yourself that it’s time to be happy after a stressful year of covid. This change could be as drastic as painting an accent wall in your home and replacing all the pillows & curtains to match, or be as simple as planting flowers in the front yard. It doesn’t quite matter what items or colors you choose, any change of color should make your home feel fresh and like-new again!
2) Bring the Garden Indoors
House plants are a great addition to any home. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but they also make our brains happy. Have you ever gone on a hike or walk in the woods and felt refreshed after? That’s because our brains are designed to feel more at ease in nature, so seeing more vegetation in our everyday lives can have a very calming effect. On top of the psychological benefits, house plants also consistently produce fresh air which is great for your health as well.
3) Exterior Cleaning
If you have a patio, deck, or other outdoor space you plan to use for hosting this summer, more likely than not it is in need of a deep cleaning. Fortunately, this is easier than you think. Residential pressure washers are becoming more accessible than ever before, especially with electric models becoming popular in the last couple of years. If you’re thinking about pressure washing your property and don’t know where to start, check out our guide on pressure washers for beginners. Though residential pressure washers can be great for small projects, if you feel there are multiple areas of your property that need cleaning (such as your roof, driveway, gutters, siding, etc.) it may be smart to call in some professionals. Professional grade pressure washers can handle much larger tasks and are even more effective in the hands of a trained technician. If you’re interested in having professionals clean your property, Bayside Exterior Cleaning is a great option in the Olympia, WA area. They offer free, no obligation estimates before every job so you know exactly what you’ll be paying before saying yes.
4) Paint your Furniture
You’d be surprised how fast old furniture can look brand new after a fresh paint job. Consider painting your dining room chairs before the next time you host company at your house, you’ll be surprised how many people compliment your work! Dressers are another great item to consider painting, especially if you plan to have relatives or friends sleeping in a guest bedroom. Painting just one item has the potential to transform an entire room!
5) Rearrange the Furniture
After a year of covid where we’ve been forced to be inside more than ever, chances are you’ve started to get tired of looking at your living room. Switch things up by rearranging your furniture! Swap the positions of your couch and chair, mount the flatscreen and move the TV stand, change the orientation of the dining room table, the possibilities are endless.
Conclusion
After a year of covid, it’s likely most of our properties are a little worse for wear. If you’re planning on hosting company this summer, you may want to consider sprucing up your property to get ready for all your guests. We hope this guide gave you some ideas on how to get started!
