Planning for Your First Renovation

Planning for a renovation can seem like a daunting task- your home is important to you and you want it to go well. This can be especially true if this is your first renovation; maybe you've found the right experienced contractor, but you don't know what is next. Here are some helpful tips when planning for your first renovation: 

1. Budget
Understanding your budget and what you want to spend on the renovation is essential to a smooth project. If you understand your budget, it will not only help you but also your contractor, they need to know what you want to spend on the project in order to fulfill your design ideas of mind while staying within financial framework.
2. Spacing
Something that doesn't tend to come up in the preliminary design phase, but can get real tricky later, is the spacing of your home and the project. It is important that you don't overestimate the space and what you want in it, make sure you have your contractor come in and evaluate the space beforehand. They are the ones who will let you know if the spacing is right for the project you have in mind, saving you a huge headache later when you realize there might not be enough room for the original design.
3. Realistic Timelines
One thing that is important to remember when starting your first renovation is that you have to keep deadlines and overall timelines realistic in order to get the best experience. Communicating deadlines to your contractor, and agreeing on a specific timeline for a project, are essential when going about a renovation project.  Renovation timelines are always tricky, you must always be prepared for unexpected circumstance and be able to adjust your planning accordingly. This is one thing that your contractor should be able to help you with, they are often able to give realistic timelines for a project based on your home's specific condition.
4. Go in with a Plan
The best thing about renovations can also be the toughest if you aren't prepared- that is having your design ideas of mind. It is incredibly important to know what you want; this means having ideas of fixtures you want in your home, knowing what you want the spacing to look like and more. Your contractor is there to bring your ideas to life, but you should have a solid grasp of what you want and what the end result should look like.  

Renovations don't need to be scary, there are many things you can do to make sure you are completely prepared and have everything go smoothly. One of the biggest things to remember is that your contractor is there to help you with the process and make your renovation dreams come true. Being prepared for your first renovation is simple if you keep these things in mind!

​Remember to communicate with your contractor and to rely on their experience to get the job done to the best of their abilities! We here at RENOLINX will be here to help you every step of the way. Contact us today!