4 ways to get your home summer ready

With summer well and truly here, there’s no more time to put off preparing your home to make the most of the warmer weather. Read on for four great ways to get your house looking its best this BBQ season!

Spruce up the garden

From family BBQ’s to relaxing in the sun with friends, you garden is a great place to take advantage of the long, hot summer days. So, ensure it’s looking its best by giving it a makeover. Pull up weeds, plant some colourful flowers and, to really make the most of the summer, install artificial grass to eliminate the need to mow the lawn! Carpet Barn’s Phoenix Grass is a great, realistic option and comes in a choice of three shades.

Prepare for guests with a day bed

Why not show off your freshly manicured garden by hosting a BBQ or cocktail party? As the sunset is much later in the summer, you can be sure to enjoy your get-together well into the night. Make sure you're prepared for tired guests with one of Carpet Barn's versatile day beds.  

Consider swapping to hard floors

Carpet is a fantastic flooring choice, but in the summer it’s fluffy texture can make rooms feel stuffy so why not consider switching to hard flooring instead? Whether laminate, real wood or vinyl, each hard floor option creates a wonderful, stylish look, is easy to maintain and helps keep your home nice and cool. When the weather does turn, you can add a showstopping rug to keep things cosy.

Have a summer clean

Summer is the perfect time to go through your home to gather up all the things you don’t need anymore and either recycle, throw away or, if the items are still in a good condition, donate them to charity. It’s also a good chance to thoroughly clean your house and get rid of all the dirt and debris left over from the months spent hiding away from the bad weather.

Carpet Barn is the south’s number 1 independent supplier of carpets and beds. To find out more about any of our products, from hard flooring and artificial grass to beds and mattresses, pop into your local store today or contact our friendly team.