August is here already, which means back to school is just around the corner. Besides the piles of laundry and random summertime items you’ve accumulated over the summer months, is your home really ready for the back to school chaos? Does your home have a space for snacking and studying? Does it have room to accommodate those busy mornings and hectic evenings? If you answered no to any of those questions, then maybe it’s time to consider a minor back to school renovation project to prepare your home, and your family for the many years of back to school to come!

Filoso Contracting has come up with a few minor renovation ideas to help optimize your space for your family’s everyday use.

Mudroom Renovation

If your home has a mudroom, then you know it is easily one of the busiest rooms in your home – especially in the morning! Between many sets of shoes and boots, backpacks and bags and coats galore, your mudroom can also become one of the messiest rooms. Sometimes, in order to get your family out the door on time, you must sacrifice your mudroom’s cleanliness and organization. The solution? A minor mudroom renovation.

Filoso Contracting can help you optimize your space and create more opportunity for organization. If everything in your mudroom has a specific place to go, your family will avoid excess mess and additional stress. The bonus? An organized room is more attractive to the eyes.

Kitchen Renovation

In our opinion the kitchen is the heart of the home. After kicking off their boots and wet coats in the mudroom, kids usually congregate in the kitchen for their after-school snack. From here, a struggle between a tired/hungry parent and tired/hungry kids in a kitchen too small to hold it all begins. A small kitchen renovation can make this time of day much easier for everything.

Creating an open-concept kitchen will give everyone a little more space. Design your kitchen around an island with stools so your kids know that is where they must sit while waiting for an after-school snack. An organized kitchen after-school makes for a much calmer evening for too. Our team thinks that a simple change in your kitchen’s functionality is the best back to school renovation you will invest in this summer.

Study Space Renovation

The kitchen may be the heart of the home, but it doesn’t need to be the only space to get work done. Instead of setting up your kids at the kitchen table or island to do their homework, why not create a study-specific space for them? Creating a functional workspace with natural light that is set away from the hustle and bustle of the kitchen is the best way to set your children up for success this school year. Not only will they likely be more productive in their new, quiet space, you will be able to enjoy your quiet kitchen while preparing dinner. Everybody wins!

Windows Renovation

According to a study by Shishegar and Boubekri, students are more productive and academically successful when they study in spaces with more natural light. Our home renovation suggestion? Invest in bigger windows in your designated workspaces. Not only will your children be more productive, alert and creative, but your home’s over aesthetic will also improve. Again, investing in a minor home renovation benefits every family member, so why not look into some home renovation options?

Filoso Contracting is happy to discuss your desired back to school renovation with you. Whether you’ve completed decided on a look and feel or need guidance, our team is committed to prioritize your job! Contact our team today and we can help make your functional home dreams a reality.

And to all the kids out there: happy back to school!