Taking the time to plan ahead for a home renovation can make all the difference. Depending on the nature of your renovation, your project could be impacted by weather, price fluctuations, product availability, and holidays.
In this guide, we will look at the best time of year to do home renovations. This will help you plan better and use your budget and time wisely. And along the way, we share home renovation ideas using our most popular DIY-friendly products.
Benefits of Renovating Your Home
Dreaming of upgrading the look of your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room, or home exterior? Maybe you’ve had the same outdated paint color since you moved in, or perhaps your curb appeal is lacking. Either way, there are certainly benefits to making changes around your home.
Home renovations can:
- Increase property value
- Boost curb appeal
- Enhance functionality
- Create a whole new look and feel inside your home
- Make entertaining guests more enjoyable
When is the Best Time to Renovate?
When it comes to the best time to start a project around your home, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The best time of year to do home renovations depends on your unique situation. But, there are also factors to consider that could help make planning easier.
Weather
Factors like temperature, rain, wind, and humidity are important to consider if your home renovation project is outside. If you want to redecorate your living room, however, weather isn’t a concern. If your renovation doesn't require opening windows or doors, the best times to do it are in winter or summer.
In winter, there is less need for workers and materials. This makes it easier to hire a contractor and get supplies on time. If you plan to renovate in the summer months, start planning in the winter. Summer is a popular time for home improvements, so you’ll want to get ahead of it.
If you want to renovate your home’s exterior, plan ahead. Start in the spring or fall when the weather is milder.
Budget
Your budget can also play a role in the best time of year to do home renovations. Taking measurements, shopping for materials, price comparison, and getting estimates takes more work than you think.
Once you have a grasp on how much your project will cost, you may need to secure financing. It’s best to plan ahead so you get your estimates, materials, financing, and labor lined up well before you need the project done.
If you are doing your project yourself, order your tools and materials early. This way, you can start your project at the right time.
Interior or Exterior
Some projects, like painting the exterior of a home, must be done when it's warmer than 32° overnight. Not only do you have to pay attention to outdoor temperature to ensure a successful installation, but outdoor temperatures have a lot to do with your comfort, too.
If your home renovation is indoors, you can choose any time of year to start. Just make sure it fits your schedule.
Consider Lead Times
In the age of instant gratification, we’ve gotten used to having access to products and services on demand. Kids need new soccer shoes – fast? You can typically expect a lead time of a mere 2-3 days from order to delivery. Pantry empty? Groceries can be at your door in a matter of hours. Talk about convenience!
However, when it comes to purchasing materials for a home renovation or upgrade, speed and convenience often come at a cost. So if it’s as easy as a one-click shopping experience, it may be too good to be true.
Do your due diligence in researching products and make sure you know exactly how much you need for your project. Check the availability of desired materials and factor that time into your overall project timeline so there are no surprises or delays. High-quality products often take time to manufacture, pack, ship, and install. You may have to wait slightly longer, but with proper planning, it should be a non-issue and you’ll be much happier with the finished look!
Gorgeous & Practical Home Renovation Ideas Using Faux Materials
Sedona Dry Stack Faux Stone Panels in Cambridge Grey
If you want to make a major transformation to the interior or exterior of your home, faux wood, stone, and brick products are a smart choice.
Our collection of faux stone and wood building products are:
- Hand-crafted to look and feel just like real wood, brick, or stone
- More affordable than their natural counterparts
- DIY-friendly
- Resistant to damage from pests
- Resistant to fading in the sun
- Able to withstand normal weather conditions
- Easy to maintain
- Available in a wide variety of styles and authentic colors
- Able to be installed indoors or outdoors
Below, we share several ways you can use faux products to complete your home renovation on time and within budget.
Incorporate Faux Wood Ceiling Beams
Faux wood beams are handcrafted by skilled artisans to mimic the nicks, notches, and wood grain of real, natural wood. Faux wood beams are lightweight, require little to no maintenance, and are much more affordable than solid wood beams.
Installing faux wood beams is so easy, that you can add the warmth and charm of wood to your ceilings in one weekend flat!
Old Tuscan Faux Wood Beams in Cappucino
Bring Warmth to Open Floor Plans
This homeowner used Old Tuscan Faux Wood Beams to add rustic charm to their open-concept living, dining, and kitchen areas.
The homeowner, Nicolas Antonicjuk said: “AZ Faux Beams was great to work with. Their customer service was very helpful figuring out certain little things and their timeline for completion and shipping was spot on...this was done in a weekend and the installation was straightforward”.
Enhance a Vaulted Ceiling
This homeowner used faux wood beams to draw attention to the vaulted ceiling in the heart of their home – the kitchen.
This project can also be done over one weekend with the help of an extra set or two of hands.
If you’re considering using faux beams in your home, save time by preparing your installation surface before your beams arrive. Be sure your surfaces are in good condition, and free of cracks and holes.
Magnolia Faux Wood Beams in Fresh Coffee
Use Faux Wall Panels
Faux wall panels are extremely versatile and can be used in almost any room of your home. We offer faux stone and faux brick panels that look and feel like the real thing. They come in many styles and colors to match your desired aesthetic.
Faux wall panels are a cost-efficient alternative to installing real brick or stone. Use wall paneling to create a stunning accent wall, upgrade your fireplace surround, add texture and dimension to your front porch, or as wainscoting around your home office.
Old Tuscan Faux Wood Beams in Cappucino
Invite Classic Beauty With Faux Brick Wall Panels
This cozy reading space is even more comfortable with an accent wall covered in Contemporary Brick Faux Wall Panels.
Before you order wall paneling, be sure to take corners into consideration. For projects that wrap around a corner, or meet up with an adjacent wall, include the appropriate corner pieces or end caps in your order.
For wainscoting and half-wall installations, you’ll want to include ledgers in your order. Ledgers help you create the most realistic, finished look possible.
Elegance With Faux Stone Wall Panels
Faux stone wall panels are very cost-effective compared to real stone, and easy to install both indoors and outdoors.
This homeowner used Denver Dry Stack Stone Wall Panels in Sienna to take their home office from basic to inspirational.
Just like other wall panel installations, make sure your installation surface is in good condition before you begin. Make necessary repairs to your installation surface ahead of time, to keep your project running smoothly.
Denver Dry Stack Faux Stone Wall Panels in Sienna
Do a Fireplace Makeover
Your fireplace is the focal centerpiece of the room. If it doesn’t suit the look you’re going for, consider covering it with faux wall panels. Then, add a high-quality distressed faux wood mantel for the perfect spot to set knick-knacks, photos, and decor.
Old Medford Faux Brick Wall Panels in Iceberg
Achieve the Ultimate Farmhouse Fireplace Design
Old Medford Faux Brick Wall Panels in Iceberg paired with a gorgeous faux wood mantel create a classic farmhouse look.
Although our products are incredibly realistic, they are combustible. If you install panels near a heat source such as a fireplace insert or stove they need to be installed according to the fireplace insert/stove manufacturer’s required clearances.
Boost Curb Appeal
Refreshing your home’s exterior with new siding is one of the most dramatic ways you can boost curb appeal. It can also be a pretty daunting project.
While there are many faux exterior siding choices out there, our faux exterior siding panels are the most durable, affordable, and DIY-friendly products available.
NovikStone AC Artisan Cut Faux Stone Siding Panels in Castle
Wainscot a Welcoming Front Porch
This home exterior is brought to life with a beautiful, welcoming front porch. Here, Artisan Cut Faux Stone Exterior Siding Panels in Castle are installed as wainscoting in a shade that complements the existing siding.
While faux stone wall panels are also usable outdoors, consider using our exterior siding panels for added durability in the face of extreme weather conditions.
For a successful installation, don’t forget to order coordinating accessories including starter strips, trim, and ledgers.
Replace Old Viga Tails With Ease
If you are the owner of a southwestern-style abode, your exterior likely already boasts visual intrigue!
The owner of this home, Bart Hafeman, used Solid Replacement Faux Wood Viga Tails in Padre Brown to replace the existing real wood viga tails that were rotten.
Bart commented, “The install was a breeze…you can make a simple change in just a few hours”.
Solid Replacement Viga Tails in Padre Brown
Get Moving on Your Home Renovation Project Today!
The anticipation of upgrading or redesigning part of your home is exciting! Finding inspiration might come easy, but selecting materials, taking measurements, and planning for installation can take time and start feeling overwhelming.
Lucky for you, at AZ Faux our products are realistic, affordable, DIY-friendly, and easy to install almost any time of year! If you plan ahead and consider lead times and seasonal shifts, you can transform your home on time and within budget.
Looking for more inspiration? Click below for more ways to transform your home on a budget!