Designer/Contractor: Niche ReDesign
So, you’ve decided to undergo a renovation project in your home? Congratulations! You have taken the next step to achieve the home of your dreams. While this is an exciting time, renovations can also be a very stressful endeavour. However, while you can’t control everything, there are steps that you can take to make the process go as smoothly as possible.
Here are some tips to keep your stress under control when renovating your home:
Begin with a Plan
Beginning a renovation with a plan in place is one of the most crucial steps to your initial renovation process. When things start going astray mid-project, this is where you will feel the pressure. This can be avoided with a clear and realistic goal of what you want to accomplish. In your plan, make sure that you set your timelines, place your orders and make your selections before you start renovating. This will ensure that your items are available, and you have enough time for these items to be made and delivered. If you complete your demolition before ordering items such as custom cabinetry, flooring, or countertops, you could be delaying your project by weeks.
Set Your Budget
One of the most significant stressors for renovating is the cost, especially when it gets out of control. In the planning stage of your renovation, you will need to set a hard, non-negotiable budget. If you have a plan in place, you will know how much you need to spend to achieve your end goal. Within your budget, you should allow for a contingency of at least 10% to plan for the unexpected things that always seem to come up. When you feel in control of the numbers, your stress levels will be significantly decreased.
Over-Communicate
You will want to over-communicate everything with your partner, your designers, the contractors, and anyone else who is a part of the renovation. You will also want to meet regularly with your project manager so that the communication is clear and continuous. When you over-communicate, you make sure that everyone is on the same page, and remains on the same page throughout the project. If something isn’t exactly as you want it, you can catch it and rectify it early, before it becomes a problem.
Remember Why You Began
Everyone gets renovation fatigue at some point when it seems like a project dragging on forever. To combat this, throughout the renovation process, you should remind yourself why you began this project in the first place. Whether it is to update an outdated space, improve the layout of a room, or if you just need a refresh to feel happier about spending time in your home, you started this renovation for a reason. Never lose sight of that goal. Everything will be worth it in the end, we promise.
Are you embarking on a renovation? Read our Kitchen Renovation Checklist to make sure you are prepared for all aspects of the project before you begin.
At Sencillo, we pride ourselves on making the renovation process as seamless as possible. We make it simple and easy to design and order your custom cabinetry to create a finished look that you love. Contact us today to discuss your next project.
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