Although summer time in the Philippines can sometimes feel like a hybrid of dry and wet season, the hot summer months remains one of the best times of the year to do a home renovation. And with updates being done to your home interior design, you’re less likely to worry about a downpour literally raining on your parade.
If you plan on making repairs or design updates
First things first: address home repairs
Nothing can ruin good interiors than a leaking ceiling in your living room or dirty tile grouts in your guest powder room. If you’ve been putting off home repairs for some time, summer break is your opportunity to finally work on these—and preventing further damage come wet season.
Depending on the difficulty of the task, you may consider spending your summer off-days DIY-ing a repair or choose to hire a professional. Here is a list of common repairs. Tackle these first before working on refreshing the rest of your interiors:
• Termite infestations
• Leaking pipes
• Electrical repairs
• Installation of replacement light fixtures
• Septic tank cleaning and desludging
• Window cleaning
• Window replacement
• Interior wall repainting
• Exterior wall repainting
Take this opportunity to refresh your interiors
Once you’ve addressed minor and major repairs, you can turn your attention to refreshing your home interior design. Take a cue from these design trends.
Incorporate Barkitecture into your space
Do you live with pets at home? Barkitecture revolves around incorporating pet furniture seamlessly into your interiors. When planning renovation work this summer that takes your furry friend’s needs into account, you can consider anything from say a dedicated dog shower in a spare room or your garage to sleek mid-century pet beds.
Create a self-space
Summer is all about taking time off for you and your family, so why not use this opportunity to create a self-space to keep the relaxing summer vibe going all year ound? This 2022 home interior design trend refers to a dedicated space at home, where you can relax or enjoy a hobby. The “spathroom” is an example of a self-space.
Add Biophilic elements to your home
Caring for plants—even in small city condos—is the pandemic design trend that is here to stay. And with biophilic design, bringing the outdoors in is all about marrying these key elements: natural light, greenery, and ventilation. The use of organic textures and sustainable furniture and home décor likewise aligns with the biophilic ethos.
Consider maximalist design
One of 2022’s core trends, “maximalist design” actually saw a 300% rise in Google search results. Under this umbrella is country maximalist. You don’t need to go all out with renovating your home to include maximalist design elements. Pick one room or corner and focus on updating that space. For example, you can reupholster a sofa in a child’s bedroom with a floral print in a cheerful color palette; layer rugs in the reading nook of your home office or study; or update an accent wall with wallpaper done in a flora or fauna print.
Need more inspiration? Check out these maximalist pegs on Pinterest
Hire a professional interior designer for the best results
While some decorative projects can certainly be DIY-ed (and makes for a fun summer activity!), when it comes to major home renovations, consider hiring a professional designer.
The benefits of working with a pro includes the following:
• A professional designer can help you bring your reno vision to life with a cohesive plan and help you stay within your designated budget.
• A pro can also lend an expert eye by curating pieces to help you make more streamlined choices for your home.
• Finally, working with a professional ensures quality work that will help you save time, money, and effort on back jobs.
Need more help in planning your summer renovation—or any future reno project? Inquire with us today at www.jasanchetainteriors.com!