As the outside world becomes less accessible or appealing, most of us begin spending more time in the spaces inside our homes. Which is why so many families plan home renovations and upgrades for the fall – whether to pair with their weatherizing projects or so they’ll enjoy a little extra comfort and convenience throughout the cold months ahead.
If you’re looking for ideas to help your family thrive indoors, consider several popular ways that homeowners are upgrading their living spaces today.
Transform a Garage or Spare Room
Isn’t it a shame that so many beautiful homes have that one room that no one uses, primarily because it’s somehow been turned into a storage space over the years? Chances are there’s a space in your home that has untapped potential. Imagine all the possible uses a spare room could bring: a home office, game room, home theater, or dedicated guest room? Or, keep that storage space but convert it into something that is organized, attractive, and designed to protect the items kept there, as opposed to a dank and unappealing afterthought.
The fun thing about converting a spare room or unused garage is that it’s a chance to get a little creative with the decor and try out some cool furniture, wall hangings or storage supplies you’ve had your eye on.
Make Your Midwestern Home Smarter & More Energy Efficient
Many different upgrades can be taken to help weatherize your home for extra warmth this winter. Have you been waiting for a good time to add storm windows or upgrade your doors to reduce air leakage? There may be other upgrades that would also improve your living space. Scheduling renovations becomes more efficient and cost-effective when projects are paired with one another as opposed to a piecemeal approach.
While you’re at it, consider integrating your HVAC into a smart home system so that every family member has access to automated climate controls at any time. A centralized system allows individuals throughout the home to easily manage temperatures – not just from any room in the home, but from anywhere in the world.
These types of upgrades can be done in just about any type of home. Integrating your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems into a single system can potentially lead to reduced energy costs, as well. Automated climate control is one of the easiest ways to make your home more eco-friendly. This enables occupants to control multiple temperature zones from anywhere and simply program temperatures to adjust automatically throughout the day. It is one of the easiest ways to make a home more eco-friendly.
Add Comfort and Luxury with Electronic Window Treatments
Small touches can go a long way in transforming the look and feel or a room. One sure way to add elegance to any room is by installing electronic window treatments. Stylish motorized shades allow you to manage daylight and privacy with the touch of a button. They are a great way to enhance the indoor climate, taking advantage of natural sunlight and your personal schedule. Combined with home automation, they can be programmed to open or close at different times of the day to keep the sun’s heat out or allow it in, depending on the season.
Connect Unused Spaces with Whole House Automated System
There are countless ways to prepare your home for winter, from addressing structural inadequacies to upgrading your furnace to a more energy efficient model. Whatever room or spaces you’re working on, they should be connected to the larger home system. Be sure that the lighting and Wi-Fi are up-to-date so that the whole home is connected through a centralized control system. A smart home consultant can walk you through the possibilities and let you know whether your home network is designed to handle the rest of your plans.
When contemplating a home renovation, it’s always wise to partner with an expert who can direct you to the solutions that match your space and individual demands. The experts at MediaTech will help you design a system that can evolve over time with your needs and budget. Call us at 630.444.0011 to set up a free consultation today.
