Remodeling Realities Make Home Makeovers Easier
If you’re like most homeowners who have lived in their home for several years, you’re likely to catch the “home remodeling itch.” Or, perhaps you’ve recently purchased a home and the avocado countertops and pink tile aren’t exactly what you had in mind in your dream kitchen. As the years go by, tackling a home remodeling project is an inevitable part of homeownership that you’re sure to consider. Whether making simple updates each year for budget reasons or undertaking a large project in one fell swoop, keeping your home on-trend and in-style can be a rewarding experience and increase the value of your home, no matter how long you decide to stay put.
Remodeling projects can be very overwhelming to most homeowners. Even with a clear vision in mind, just walking into your local home improvement retailer can make your head spin. From cabinetry to patio doors and everything in between, styles, finishes, colors and sizes abound.
Here are some tips for making the remodeling process more enjoyable so you can complete the project with ease and peace of mind:
Let Your Design Dreams Take You Away
Like most of us, you probably already have a vision for your dream remodel. For example, perhaps gleaming granite countertops, a custom glass tile backsplash in your favorite shade of blue, endless cherry cabinetry, and a built-in wine refrigerator top your list for kitchen must-haves. Or, maybe you have always dreamed of a Jacuzzi tub and bamboo floors in your master bathroom. Wherever your design dreams take you, make note of it. Peruse home and fashion magazines, design blogs, and Web sites and home improvement television shows to see which styles strike you. Keep a file folder with images and swatches for inspiration. The sky’s the limit, so for now don’t let budget and specifications squash your design dreams.
But Keep Your Budget Grounded
Eventually, you will need to set a budget for your remodeling project. Staying on a budget may be more challenging, however, since many projects tend to fall victim to “creep” and you end up adding more on than originally planned. Throughout the entire process, you should keep accurate records of estimates, costs, and agreements and review where you are at frequently so there aren’t budget surprises. Sometimes you may have to compromise on your dreams for budget realities, but with proper planning, you can achieve the right balance without leaving a hole in your wallet. Tapping a professional can help you determine where to splurge and where to save.
For example, if you are planning a typical kitchen remodel you might budget as much as 10-to-15 percent of your home’s market value. Most of the cost of remodeling a kitchen typically can be recouped by increased market value should you sell your home.
Think Futuristically
The longer we stay in our homes, the older we get, too. And over time, both homes and people tend to need a little more help. As long as you’re remodeling, plan ahead for changes in mobility, physical strength, or eyesight. It’s especially important to keep the future in mind when shopping for cabinetry, plumbing fixtures, and lighting.
Pick a Professional
Once you have a good idea of what you hope to achieve and how much you’re able to invest, contact us here at Noti Cabinets, and we will send out a professional with 30 plus years to help you get started. Once we get your wish list and measurements in hand, we can draw it up and send you a 3d drawing. You won’t have to imagine what it will look like, and making changes is easy.