7 Home Projects That Will Add Some Romance This Valentine's Day

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Valentine’s Day is almost here. Have you found the perfect gift for your partner yet? Chocolate and flowers are nice but a bit overdone. If you really want to wow that special someone, why not focus your efforts even closer to home?

Renovation and remodeling projects are a more expensive gift, but they make a big statement. The perfect project can light up your loved one’s life and bring extra romance and a cozy ambiance. Among these options, you’ll find something perfect for your budget, needs and available space.

1. Incorporate Smart Tech

DIYers rejoice at this simple project — installing smart tech into your home is typically quite simple and doesn’t take much time. You get to decide on the cost of your investment as well. The most popular upgrade on the market is smart lighting, which won’t break the bank and will help you set the mood.

Smart lights are installed in the same socket as your standard light bulbs. However, you can use your favorite home assistant’s voice commands or an app to control them. You’ll be able to turn them on and off, set timers and change their appearance. Most smart lighting brands let you adjust each bulb's brightness, warmth and color.

2. Install a Fireplace

What spells romance more than time in front of a cozy fire? If you don’t already have a fireplace in your home, now might be the right time to add one. Like smart lighting, you can go all out or purchase something at a lower price.

Installing a traditional fireplace would be expensive, but you can save money by getting an electric option instead. The models on today’s market are quite realistic with beautiful-looking flames, good heat throw and natural sounds.

You can add a fireplace to a blank wall in your living or family room so everyone can enjoy it. Alternatively, keep all the ambiance for yourselves and install the unit in your bedroom. Fall asleep each night to the wonderful sounds of crackling embers.

3. Makeover the Kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of the home, so its functionality can make or break the mood. You want to create an inviting and spacious area for both of you to work in comfortably. The project's scope is up to your needs, budget and desires.

A simple facelift with new hardware, freshly painted cabinets and an upgraded faucet will do wonders if the layout works well. Perhaps the look and design are fine, but you haven’t upgraded your appliances since you bought the house. A more functional and updated refrigerator, stove and dishwasher may be just what you need.

With an even larger budget, you can tackle layout problems that make your kitchen a stress inducer rather than part of the solution. Remove cupboards you don’t need to give the space a more inviting feeling, knock out a wall to create a more open floor plan, or upgrade your cabinets and countertops to something more your style.

These upgrades will make you both want to spend more time in the kitchen. Wrap up by Valentine’s Day so you can cook a fantastic meal together in your peaceful and functional new space.

4. Start a Special Project for Your Partner

Add some romance to your home by starting your partner’s dream project. Brainstorm a list of their most common complaints. Do they hate how they can never find the tool they want? Is keeping track of the family’s schedules a nightmare? Once you’ve discovered their biggest pain point with your house, create a project to solve the problem.

You could solve the organization problem by adding built-in storage to the garage or basement. A family command center in the laundry room or kitchen makes keeping track of important papers, schedules, and meals much more manageable.

Many solutions are simple enough to knock out in a dedicated weekend. Send your partner away and complete it as a surprise or get them involved in the design process so you know it’s sure to please.

5. Maintain the Roof

It’s hard to feel in a romantic mood with a ceiling leak dripping into a bucket nearby and a drafty chill in the room. Maintaining your roof is essential to winter prep, but it could also significantly affect your home’s ambiance.

Fixing leaks and preventing new ones is only half the battle — you’ll also want to ensure you have enough insulation. Since it prevents heat from escaping, you and your partner will be much cozier once you have the proper insulation in your attic.

6. Set Your Bathroom Up for Two

Has your partner been begging for a bathroom upgrade? Rather than completely overhauling the space, consider if improving the functionality with minor changes could solve the problem. Often the pain point boils down to not having enough space for both of you to be in there at the same time and the general feeling of the room.

Smart mood lighting, a coat of paint and new hardware can go a long way toward improving the ambiance. The more challenging part is making the room function better for two people.

However, some simple solutions could save you money in your renovation budget. Create a romantic atmosphere by making enough room for both of you. Upgrade your tub to something large enough for two. You could also install a second shower head, so you can both get in simultaneously.

7. Upgrade Your Beverage Center

Do you and your honey love a fresh cup of coffee in the morning? Is your ideal evening spent over a glass of red? Treat yourself to a beverage center upgrade. Your home will feel more romantic and cozier with new and improved drink-making capabilities.

If you love your java or are a tea snob, you could install a coffee bar. Get special jars to hold your favorite beans or blends. You can even invest in an espresso maker, coffee grinder, milk frother, and other specialty tools to make your new space feel luxurious. On the other hand, a bar cart and wine fridge make the perfect upgrades for those who love to host or can’t live without a chilled glass in the evening.

You’ll Want to Stay Home for Valentine’s Day

After completing one or more of these projects this season, your home will feel cozier and more romantic. Who needs to go out to dinner and a movie surrounded by other people when your own space feels this inviting?

Grab some delicious treats and enjoy a night in with your loved one this Valentine’s Day. Watch a movie or work together to plan your next idea — home renovation and remodeling are delightfully addicting.