Spring is finally just around the corner! When you get into your spring cleaning mode, it often leads to remodeling ideas around the house. There’s just something about opening up the windows and doors to let the sunshine and warm air in that causes spring remodeling fever. If you’ve caught the home updating bug, consider these five projects that can spruce up your home and make it ready to enjoy for the new season.
Install Granite Countertops in the Kitchen
A favorite spring activity of many home owners is hosting friends and family for lunch get-togethers or dinner parties. If you’ve had your home shut down against the winter cold and haven’t had many guests over, you might want to surprise them all with a newly remodeled kitchen in which to host your event.
One of the most impactful updates you can make to any kitchen is to replace your old countertops with new granite countertops. Granite instantly makes any room look updated, classy, and gorgeous. There are tons of colors and patterns to choose from, so you can easily match your new countertops to your current décor.
Remember that granite countertops are heavy and have to be installed in a certain way to prevent cracking and other issues. This is not a DIY project, and you should work with a granite professional to do the installation.
Replace Bathroom Countertops with Granite
Granite is not just for your kitchen! It also looks great in bathrooms. If you’re on a budget, you might want to limit your project to a guest bath or main powder room to make the most impact. You can always replicate the project in other bathrooms as you free up more money to make updates.
If you are choosing granite for a smaller bathroom, remember that lighter colors tend to make rooms look larger. Avoid dark grays and browns in favor of cream or white styles of granite for this type of project.
Incorporate Granite Accents
Many home owners think that granite projects have to be expensive and time-consuming. However, you can still incorporate granite in smaller, more budget-friendly projects if you simply want to do some updates.
Adding granite backsplashes in kitchen or bathrooms is an easy way to instantly brighten and update a room without spending a lot of money. Granite can also be used as accents around windows, in showers, or around fireplaces.
Add Granite Pavers
Don’t forget the outdoor living areas of your house when you’re choosing remodeling projects. The season for spending time outside with friends and family is quickly approaching. Make sure you have a guest-friendly and enjoyable places for people to gather.
One idea for a quick and easy outdoor project is to add granite pavers or paving stones to accent outdoor areas. You can use them as a path leading from one sitting area to another, or use them to accent patios or outdoor kitchens. Granite paving stones add that little extra something that will make your outdoor living area shine.
Install an Outdoor Fireplace
Do you really want to update the outdoor areas of your home this spring? Installing an outdoor fireplace is a great way to make the outdoors welcoming. An outdoor fireplace not only provides a great place for making s’mores and the perfect centerpiece for a patio set, it also helps extend the life of your space. With the heat from an outdoor fireplace, you can gather outside earlier in the spring and stay out there later in the fall.
Adding granite accents to your outdoor fireplace is a great idea. Granite is durable and withstands the seasons beautifully. It is also gorgeous to look at and will make your new fireplace the envy of the neighborhood!
Embrace spring fever this year and consider some remodeling projects for your home. Whether you are going big or just doing a few minor accents, granite is always a good choice!