Part 1
With tourism booming in the Cape and an ever-growing population, short-term rentals, particularly in the season, are much in demand. This means that many guesthouse owners start clamouring just before spring to do some important renovations to their properties.
When guesthouse owners do these renovations, however, knowing the kind of wear and tear that their places are subjected to, they tend to choose long-lasting renovations which are as low maintenance as possible. That is why we thought right now is a great time to suggest 6 low-maintenance spring renovations for guesthouses.
Start with the floors
In part one we look at flooring in particular, as this is an area where you can opt for great looks and still be maintenance savvy. We have 3 great choices for flooring renovations and suggest that for the most significant area of any room, you go for the following…
If you want to get the wonderful welcoming look of wood but don’t want all the hassle of maintaining actual wood, a great choice is to opt for Laminate flooring. This is hard-wearing, resistant to scratching, fade resistant and needs very little cleaning to keep them looking great all the time.
This very popular alternative to Laminate has many of the same low-maintenance features, not quite as fade resistant, but unlike Laminate is largely water resistant. Both these wood substitutes are beautiful, low-maintenance options.
Many people tend to think of carpet tiles as being used only in commercial and industrial applications, but now a revolutionary new carpet tile that is fully waterproof, very tough, and ideal for dining areas, is a stylish new range from Monn called Ubi.
Its unique woven structure makes Ubi particularly robust and hardwearing, providing more resilience to long-term trafficking than structured needle punch alternatives, and the good news for Designers is that it is stocked in no less than 17 colours and features a clean, crisp aesthetic. You’ll be hard-pressed to find better value than this!
Don’t underestimate the value of rugs in a guesthouse setting, as they are not only colourful and stylish, but easy to have cleaned, and the great news is that rugs are now available in both indoor and outdoor options.
Speaking of the outdoors, watch this space for our next article on low-maintenance renovation options for the outdoors and windows and doors.
Libra has it all
Not only is Libra Flooring one of Cape Town’s most renowned and trusted flooring companies, but we also provide and install a wide range of materials for any renovation project. Talk to us about your low-maintenance spring renovations for guesthouses – and whatever else you have in mind for the home or office.
Happy Spring!