Don’t know where to start but want to know the steps to start your home renovation? Here are 10 easy steps:
1. Visit sites like Houzz.com for ideas. It’s today’s way of thumbing through design magazines.
2. Start a ‘wish box’ printing photos of design features that appeal to you.
3. Think about colors. How will the palette work with your current home design?
4. Ask friends, relatives, and colleagues for references. Sometimes a good (or bad) reference can save you time, effort, and headaches.
5. Schedule an initial consultation. Often you can get a sense of the company, how they interact, how accommodating they are, and whether you can work with them successfully or not.
6. Ask for references and be sure to follow up on them.
7. Visit the contractor’s website. It should convey the same personality as the company owners.
8. Don’t be afraid to ask for design help. Unless you are extremely savvy and many folks have talents in other areas, you don’t want to guess on what a design might look like. Professionals are happy to work with you.
9. Gather samples of paint colors, flooring, and fabrics, and put them all together. Study the look and feel of the room you’re creating. Make your mistakes on paper.
10. Ask for a professional proposal detailing the project, timeline, and associated costs.
