4 Common Renovation Mistakes & how to avoid them

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The process of planning a home renovation can be very stressful. There are several potential problems along the road, beginning with the selection of the project and continuing all the way through the finishing touches.

Preparation is key when demolishing walls to extend the bathroom or constructing an open-concept main floor. Here's how you can avoid the most typical renovation mistakes.

1.      Have a Clear Vision

Before researching contractors and remodelers, have a vision on how you want the space to feel or look. Changing a project's design might be more complicated. Detailing your vision will also help your contractor or designer. More decisions upfront will lead to more accurate estimates.

2.      Do Not Rush Through Things

PHOTO CREDIT: PAULA INTERIORS

PHOTO CREDIT: PAULA INTERIORS

Remodeling your master suite or any other part of the house is exciting, but you'll regret rushing later in the process, which is why it is crucial that you take your time.  Your home improvement won't happen overnight. The design process requires exact measurements and consideration of space functionality. Avoid diving right in to ensure everything is done correctly.

3.      Do Not Hire in Urgency

Yes, that is right. People tend to hire the first contractor that they come across once they quote a price. As per the industrial experts, the price is not the only thing that one should look for while hiring a home renovator, architect, or designer. There are many other things that one should consider, such as the quality of workmanship and the report you have with them. Simply hiring based on the price quote without further evaluation will only result in later regrets.

4.      Stop Being an Idealist

Well, it is true. People at times get idealist when deciding on a budget while completely forgetting the ground realities. Therefore, it is important to set realistic figures instead of lowballing, as it will only decrease the work quality and materials.

The Bottom Line

Renovating your house is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. To make things more complex, there are no second chances. Take your time; create Pinterest boards with ideas, get help from designers, contractors and architects that will help you thought the process and will ensure you will have the results you were longing for.

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