All Calgary residents know that all good things come to an end, and this is most true when it comes to the Alberta summer. All too soon, the days start getting shorter and the mornings and evenings get that coldness that heralds the start of fall, with winter waiting in the wings. While you can make a few tweaks to your screen room to keep it functional throughout the fall months, such as adding a space heater and bringing in some thick blankets for snuggling, fall is actually a great time to undertake some screen renovations to make your space feel brand new for spring:
- Clean everything – the first step to renovating your screen room is to take everything out and scrub every surface. Even if you do nothing else, the look and smell of a clean room will make it feel brand new.
- Sand the floors – your screen room floor takes a beating all summer long, and you can end up with all sorts of bangs and dents just from day to day usage. You can remedy these either by sanding down individual boards or doing the whole floor at once.
- Change the stain – once you’ve sanded the floor, you can refresh the look of your screen room by changing the colour of the stain. A lighter colour will brighten the room, while choosing a dark tint will make it feel more cosy and intimate.
- Paint the posts – the next step in your screen room renovation should be to examine the posts for any damage. It’s unlikely that you’ll see the same extent of wear and tear as you did on the floor, but it’s all a good time to repaint the posts as you change the color of the stain.
- Upgrade your screens – mesh window technology has come a long way in recent years, so you may decide to upgrade your screens to UV blockers instead of trying to patch up broken pieces.
- Add a carpet – a carpet in your screen room will give your space a luxurious feel while giving you the opportunity to add some colour by choosing a statement carpet.
- Install a stove – a wood or pellet burning stove will instantly become the central focus of your screen room as it creates a natural gathering point. Be sure to work with a professional when it comes to venting your new stove.
- . Rearrange your furniture so that everyone benefits from the heat. Insulate – adding insulation to the ceiling will help keep your screen room warm in spring and fall. You can achieve this by adding sheet insulation between the ceiling beams.
- Hang some art – a simple way to refresh your screen room is to change out or add some artwork to the walls. Anything that uses different textiles will make your room feel warmer and more cosy.
- Swap out the soft furnishings – finish your screen room renovation project by changing out the pillows and blankets. You could go for more seasonal designs or pick simpler patterns that match your new stain and carpet.
