- Find Your Inspiration
Before you embark on the renovation you should have a general idea of how you want the space to look and feel. Search the internet for ideas and clip images from magazines that inspire you and get you excited about your home.
- Enhance Key Features
Whether it’s a new build or a fixer-upper, it’s important to take note of the prominent features that distinguish your home. When buying a home, think about what led you toward the property. Was it the flooring, or perhaps a structural accent?
- Balance Your Dream with Realism
Dreaming is the start of any good renovation, but you have to be realistic about what you can accomplish based on your budget, resources and your existing home. If you are committed to the dream of something beyond your budget, then renovating in stages can help you accomplish your goals.
- Be Mindful of Budget
When it comes to renovations, determining how to allocate funds is typically at the top of your mind, yet allocating how to devote your time is equally important. Putting some money aside for any mishaps is a good idea. It’s important to know your budget and communicate it to your contractors and designers so they can keep it in mind.
- Double Check the Details
The details are what can make or break a reno. Make sure you have a list for each room to ensure that everything has been ordered and delivered, etc.
- Go Timeless
Trends come and go so if you are investing in a home renovation, it’s best to keep the look classic. Quality is always timeless and so are simple, elegant finishes, like hardwood floors or a marble bathroom.
- Do Daily Check-ins
When renovating, a site visit every day is a good idea to catch any issues early. Things are bound to go wrong and it’s best to react to any mistakes as soon as possible. The longer that mistake goes unseen, the more expensive it will be to change it.
Marvel at the Renovation
A renovation is a big undertaking and you should take the time to marvel at the progress as well as the final product. Before you know it, all the hard work will have paid off as you enjoy living in your newly transformed space.
Guest article from ambience.ca