This is the 2nd in my series on remodeling
- Planning for a remodel
The most exciting part of remodeling a room or your entire home is the ability to dream. And while budgets, building permits, and the limitations of the physical space will ultimately pull you back to Earth, don’t let that stop you as you consider your design needs.
Here’s how to begin your ultimate dream redesign
Ideas to consider
Make a list of what is important for your lifestyle
- Lots of storage
- Large windows
- Exit to a patio or garage
- Soft flooring
- Hard flooring to better control allergies
- High ceilings
- Bathroom connected to a bedroom
What would you like to have?
Next it’s time to dream
In your perfect home, or ideal room, if you could have anything what would you have?
Ideas to consider
- Wine cellar
- Hot tub
- Walk-in closet
- Sun room
- Gourmet kitchen
- Whole house audio/visual system
Many people stumble at this point because they don’t know what is available or have never considered what would be amazing to have. Go pick up some magazines. Pull out pictures that you like and organize them by room. If you already have a contractor, get him or her involved to help you brainstorm. If you are remodeling a kitchen or bath, consider hiring a kitchen and bath expert.
Plan it
With your ideas in hand, start laying out furniture, lighting, and other features in each room. Now is the time to consider the current architecture and your budget.
In my next blog I’ll discuss how to hire a contractor.
If you could have anything in your dream home what would you have? Let me know!
