Share Your Plans for a Summer Remodeling or Decorating Project
The Houzz community wants to hear about your plans to update your home or yard this season
Mitchell Parker
June 13, 2020
Houzz Editorial Staff. Home design journalist writing about cool spaces, innovative trends, breaking news, industry analysis and humor.
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Summer is a great time to tackle a renovation or decorating project. Low rainfall in many areas of the country means major outdoor projects won’t face delays, and mud or snow won’t be brought into the home during indoor renovations. And indoor decorating projects that adapt your home to warmer weather or just breathe new style into your life are timely. Either way, the Houzz community would love to hear about the remodeling or decorating projects you have planned — or are dreaming about — for this summer.
Houzz users and pros: Please share in the Comments your plans for a summer remodeling or decorating project.
Houzz users and pros: Please share in the Comments your plans for a summer remodeling or decorating project.
During this time of shelter-in-place orders, many people have gone searching for more living space at home. Outdoor areas usually provide the opportunity. Do you have plans to update or add a deck or patio? How about a pool? Or maybe this summer will be the season you finally upgrade your outdoor furniture. Share your outdoor plans in the Comments.
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Summer is the season to renovate a kitchen in time for fall and winter holidays, even if your family gatherings will look different this year. Are you planning to renovate your kitchen this summer? Share your thoughts and inspirational images in the Comments.
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If you’ve been spending more time at home in recent months, chances are, you’ve got countless ideas for how to make it more functional and stylish. If a decorating project is in your future, share your plans for paint colors, key furniture pieces and other special details.
Your turn: What home design, decorating or building projects do you have in the works for this summer? Share your plans in the Comments.
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