If you own or live in a country house, chances are it’s your pride and joy. You’re going to want to do your utmost to maintain it and show it off in its best light! Here are just a few areas you need to focus on to take proper care of it!
Your Home’s Exterior
Let’s start by focusing on the exterior of your home. Chances are, this is the area that’s going to require the most TLC. After all, it’s exposed to the elements and many of us don’t focus our efforts on it. At the end of the day, the exterior of your home is the first thing that people will see when walking past or pulling up outside. You want it to make a good impression! Here are some steps you can take to achieve this.
The Front Door
Sprucing up your front door is simple. You simply need to repaint it to have it looking good as new again. Some nice shades to consider for a country home include white, duck egg blue, or a classic red. Alternatively, black tends to be a relatively neutral and inoffensive tone. When painting, make sure to put masking tape on the hinge. This will prevent the hinge from becoming painted, looking messy and eventually flaking. You should also take this approach when painting around the letterbox.
Gates
Many county homes have a gate. Not only do they help to keep children and pets in your safe and secure space, but they look great too. The only problem that you may face along the line with gates is them becoming rusty. You can avoid this by painting your gates with a rust oleum paint, specifically designed for use on metal.
Climbing Plants
Now for a little decoration. Many country homes get their charm by growing climbing plants up their exterior walls. Ivy is perhaps the most traditional option. Just make sure that children or pets don’t touch or eat it. If you want a safer option, or an option that flowers, you could try Wisteria.This has a soft, purple coloring. For a fairy tale look, try roses.
Hanging Baskets
Another quaint touch you could try out is hanging baskets. You can buy these ready-made or make a day of it and make your own. They are low maintenance, as you simply have to water them, and they are more contained and easier to control than climbing plants.
Your Kitchen
As the saying goes, the kitchen is the heart of the home. So, you’re going to want to make sure that yours is functional, aesthetically pleasing and a comfortable space where you and your loved ones can all spend time together. You may want to consider renovating to achieve this. Don’t worry – you don’t necessarily have to modernize your kitchen to improve upon it. Instead, you can have new appliances that have a vintage design and feel. There are plenty of ovens on the market and brands like SMEG create vintage style appliances that are new and shining.
Final Thoughts
These are just a few changes you can make to significantly improve upon your home. Try them out! It’ll be more than worth the effort and investment!
