Summer Home Improvement Ideas and Projects – Saturday Spotlight

Happy weekend – and welcome to the Saturday Spotlight!  Can you believe that July is almost over?  If you’re like me, you have a huge list of summer home improvement ideas and projects you’d love to accomplish.  From gardening to decorating and organizing, there’s always something to tackle!  Today, I’ll show you a few things I’ve done in my home along with even more inspiring ideas I’ve found around the internet.

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Summer Home Improvement Projects and Plans:

Do you ever notice how one simple change can make a huge impact? 

Recently in my foyer, I switched my dark red rug for a new navy blue rug.  (You can get a peek of the previous red rug in my foyer decorating blog post.)  Though hardly a home improvement “project“, the simple change definitely improved the look of the space.

navy blue area rug / seagrass door basket

At first, I thought I wanted to go lighter with the rug but after a few days, I decided to keep this one!  Sometimes, you need to live with something before making a decision.  Now I can’t imagine a different rug in that spot.  Plus, the new rug goes so well with my navy blue walls in the dining room!

Speaking of navy blue…

Recently, I purchased a couple rolls of peel and stick navy blue wallpaper.  I chose a style with a grasscloth look and I think it will be beautiful on the backs on my office bookcases..  Though I’ll admit, I’m a little nervous about this project so I’ve been putting it off for several weeks.  As soon as I get up the nerve, I’ll get moving and then share the project in a blog post…so stay tuned! 

Also, if I end up with leftover pieces of wallpaper, I have some plans for that too!  Now I’m sure you’re on the edge of your seat with anticipation…lol.

Ongoing Summer Organization Projects:

Garage clean up ideas…

Although, I’m not sure how “blogworthy” it will be, I plan to continue organizing some additional areas of my garage…

Last year, I worked on organizing the pool and patio section of my garage and it made a huge difference!  To this day, we’ve kept that space neat and organized and I love how cabana-like it still feels!  

Sometimes a huge project like organizing a whole garage can feel overwhelming.  For me, breaking it up into sections makes the job less intimidating and much more doable!  

A Paint Project You Can Accomplish in a Weekend:

Update an old vanity or piece of furniture…

If you don’t want a huge time commitment with your summer home improvement project, consider something you can achieve in a weekend.  A few years ago, I painted the vanity in our sons’ bathroom…

Since I wanted to remodel their bathroom on a budget, painting the vanity was much cheaper than buying a new one.  Basically, the whole project took a couple days and I was thrilled with the results.  If you’re thinking of painting a cabinet in your home, be sure to read my painting tips!

Behind the Scenes Summer Projects:

(Not home improvement related but still worth mentioning)…

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Shopping Finds for Your Home:

Now, here are some simple yet helpful home improvement finds for you!

Organize your garage or pantry with this metal tiered shelf.

If you’re always looking around for a tape measure, keep an extra one on hand…

Here’s another home improvement staple to have in your supply kit – Gorilla Wood Glue.We use our all the time!

For even more summer home project ideas, here are some helpful finds from around the internet:

• For those of us who can’t commit to wallpaper, here are some temporary wall covering ideas!
• Speaking of walls, here is a stunning wall transformation for under $100!
• Add some extra ambiance to your patio with these DIY string light containers.
• If you’re planning on remodeling, here are some things to consider first.
• If you’re in the market for a new faucet, here are some excellent faucet shopping tips!

Hopefully, some of these summer home improvement ideas will inspire you to tackle some projects in your home!

• In case you missed my most recent Saturday Spotlight, you can find it here – Summer Flower Gardens.
• While you’re in the home improvement-mood, check out Pretty DIY Summer Decor Ideas.

Do you have any summer projects you’d like to share?

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