Even if you aren’t getting as many rentals this time of year as you thought you would, you can still start your rental off on the right foot for when people start traveling again. You probably sorted out most of the big projects for the rental with the help of a home warranty company, but now you have time to focus on the small things that make the home that much more of an experience for renters. Below we’ve listed some of the top home improvement projects for vacation rental owners. From making the master suite a getaway of its own to transforming the space with light, these projects will make all the difference once renters start coming again!
Give It a Real Deep Cleaning
You should do this anyway, but if you haven’t already started, make sure to give the property a real deep cleaning. Start from the top of the home and make your way down—yes, we even mean cleaning the ceilings. Start in the rooms up top and wipe down ceilings, dust walls, and vacuum floors. This is going to take longer than a day, so start with one room and work from there.
Make a Landscaping Plan
If you don’t have the items necessary to complete a landscaping project, you can still be productive and make a landscaping plan. This means drawing out (however roughly) an idea for what you want the exterior to look like. Start with the area around the porch—is it a mess right now? Or does it grab the guests’ eyes and draw them in? Take a look at some of these landscaping tips, draw out your dream plan, and then refine it to fit your budget and your abilities.
Design a Master Suite Haven
Other bedrooms in the home are important, but they’re not as important as the master suite. The master suite (maybe you have a few, depending on the size of the property) should be an absolute escape from the rest of the house. Make it a place of incredible comfort. See how you can rearrange the room to fit Zen practices. Order some crazy nice sheets and comforters. Change up the lighting to give guests the chance to create their own mood. The options are endless.
Play With Lighting
Like we mentioned above, you want to give guests the chance to create their own mood. Think of offering guests three different levels of lighting in a room: general, task, and accent. The general lighting should light up the room, the task lighting should provide focused light near a desk or a reading nook, and the accent light should provide just enough illumination without overpowering.
Try Out Some New Paint
Spring is one of the best times to paint the home, and since you might not have guests for a while, right now might be the perfect time. Whether you’ve been meaning to paint the kitchen for a while or your plan for the master suite includes a new paint job, start now! If you feel confident enough to do it yourself, follow these interior wall painting tips to ensure success. Otherwise, pick out some colors in a VOC-free paint so the professionals can take it on later.
