Home Improvement Ideas for the New Year
The advent of the new year marks the opportunity for improvement. Chances are, you’ve made some New Years’ resolutions that involve accomplishing long-awaited goals or personal growth, but why limit this fresh start to just yourself? Here are some of the best home improvement projects at the top of homeowners’ New Year’s resolutions lists.
Outdoors, Meet Indoors: Making Hybrid Living Spaces
Any kind of outdoor area is perfect for hosting guests- whether an outdoor dining space or a place to relax with a glass of wine, you can enjoy it without annoying pests and intense sunlight getting in the way. If your home’s design includes a patio, porch, veranda, or other outdoor space, consider ensuring it’s functionality and usability year-round by making it just as comfortable as your home’s interior with Phantom Screens.
To increase the potential of the space even more, consider incorporating a television, speakers, or even a simple WI-FI extender to bring your home’s internet outdoors. If you prefer a more enclosed space, adding retractable screens fitted with privacy meshes can block visibility into your patio space while maintaining some airflow. For patios with hot tubs where you want more privacy, but need the breeze to stay cool, this is especially a good solution. You can rest assured that you and your guests are safe from any prying eyes or passersby trying to sneak a peek at your leisure time while still enjoying all the benefits of the great outdoors.
First Impressions Are Everything: Spruce Up Your Entryway
The final way we recommend updating your home in the new year is focusing on the first thing you and your guests see upon opening the front door: your entryway. Your home’s entryway is a crucial aspect of your home’s design — it sets the tone and mood that your guests expect will resonate throughout the rest of your home. Thus, it’s important to ensure that your entryway is not only up-to-date, but also reflects your personal tastes.
A simple addition such as a new lighting fixture or rug can completely change the tone of the entryway; warm lighting, for instance, can give your home an immediately noticeable cozy presence. To give your entryway some added functionality, you can also incorporate storage baskets or wall hooks, or if you’re looking for a more significant change, you could also install a retractable screen door on your home’s main entrance to increase ventilation. With a new Phantom door screen, your home will have a modern and luxurious touch while maintaining the welcoming open-feel of the doorway.
As long as you implement improvements that speak to you, it is sure to drastically enhance the overall aesthetic of your home. All in all, the start of the new year is a great opportunity to refresh your home and implement some long overdue upgrades.
If you’re looking to upgrade your home by adding retractable screens, contact us today for a free estimate! Phantom Screens are perfect for any opening in your home — doors, windows, and patio spaces — which means that no matter what part of your home you’re looking to upgrade, our screens are the perfect fit.
