It is common to renovate a house when there is a need to make it more beautiful and more comfortable for those in it. It is essential to consider the home renovation plans as a project that needs a budget and proper planning.
A great way to handle a home renovation is to plan it like a project and divide it into sections and sub-plans. This way, it becomes easier to manage all the different parts both concerning resources and finances. If you are actively looking to renovate your home without getting yourself stressed, here are a few tips to consider so that your home renovation project turns out both beautifully and within budget.
- Divide and conquer: The first thing a home renovation contractor or architect will ask for is the scope of the plan and the budget expected for the entire project. By knowing how far the project is going to go, it becomes easier to divide it into different phases. Each phase will then have objectives and timelines.
- Make a budget: Since the funds available for the project are limited, it is important to know how much each stage should cost and then set the funds aside for it. Making a budget helps to get a good idea of what is achievable compared to what you desire.
- Bathrooms are essential: Bathrooms are manageable to renovate as there are many quality, inexpensive parts that can bring a bath into the 21st century. Plan for a new toilet fixture, paint, cabinet paint, shower heads and some other materials to do a total makeover of your bathroom on a budget. The overall effect of the result will be worth more than the sum of the parts.
- Kitchen and storage: Increasing storage space in the rooms and kitchen is usually one of the main aims of home renovation. Home renovation is a perfect opportunity to de-clutter the kitchen and improve on your cabinets. Speak to the home renovation contractor and plan on either building new kitchen cabinets or buying pre-fabricated ones from the hardware store. If the existing kitchen cabinets are sufficient for you, then a fresh coat of paint and a refresh of the locks, hinges, and handles should suffice to give it a new look.
- Change the doors: The first thing people typically notice about a house is the door. A great way to get a beautiful result from a home renovation project is to make sure to replace the doors. If brand new doors are not in the plan, then repainting the existing ones in a color that blends better with the new house color is an excellent way to re-accentuate them and still give visitors that "new home" welcome.
The key to renovating a house beautifully without spending too much is to have a big-picture plan and take it step-by-step. Speak to a home renovation expert today for an estimate of likely renovation costs for your house.
About the Author
Meryl Diamond
While I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, I have spent the last 27 years living in the Lisle and Naperville area. The first single family home my husband and I ever owned was in Green Trails, Lisle. There were two things we loved about living in Green Trails - the sense of community and all the green space. This was a dream come true for my children who always had a friend to play with or a babysitter near by. For me, it gave me a chance to get to know the neighbors whom I have built lifelong friendships with. From neighborhood garage sales to summer barbeques, we always found reason to come together.
