Renovating your home is an exciting journey, but without careful planning, it can quickly become an expensive and stressful process. Investing time, energy and a little upfront cost to consult with an expert will not only save you money, but it will also save you from extra unnecessary stress and disappointing outcomes. Thoughtful preparation ensures that every choice is intentional, saving you money while creating a home that is both beautiful and functional.
1 | Avoid 'generic' designs that don't actually work for you
A lot of building and kitchen companies aren't really all that interested in getting to know you to make sure the design will reflect how you live. Instead they will suggest the most common ways of doing things, even if it's not exactly what you need. I've also seen builders push things that they think will look amazing for their portfolio, without considering that it's not actually a practical solution for the client's lifestyle. Spending time in the planning stage to really consider how you want to use and live in the space is crucial to ensuring the end result is a reflection of your needs and avoid needing to make further changes to the space to make it work for you.
2 | Avoid issues caused by last minute decisions
Most selections and decisions that you make for your home will impact something else. For example, changing a hinged door to a cavity sliding door will impact any planned plumbing or electrical work on that wall, and changing a wall tile may impact all other finishes like floor, paint and cabinetry that sit against it. Making selections or changing things last minute can therefore create an expensive domino effect. Instead we recommend selecting everything and working out the exact layout that you need before you get the final quote from the builder. This will mean that their quote will reflect your selections and design, without needing to make further variations down the track.
3 | Avoid mistakes caused by lack of knowledge
If this is your first time renovating, it's likely that you won't be across all the considerations that need to be taken in the design and build stages. It's likely that you don't even know what you don't know. This is why bringing in an expert to review your plans, suggest new ideas or just take the whole design process off your hands is a great idea. An interior designer can be an expensive cost, but it's an investment that will pay off by bringing their knowledge and expertise to help you avoid mistakes. Their process will likely take some time as they work step by step in the planning stages, but the end result will be a carefully considered home that you will love for years to come.
4 | Avoid disappointing craftsmanship
Even if you have taken your time to design the perfect spaces, this could all fall apart if you don't have the right team bringing it to life. Poor workmanship could lead to constantly needing to get things fixed or changed to work the way it was meant to. We recommend to spend some time to research builders, going through their quotes carefully, asking for referrals from other clients, and if possible, visiting another of their jobs to see the quality for yourself.
5 | Avoid prioritising the wrong thing
Sticking to your budget can often mean needing to compromise in one area to prioritise another. Understanding what's going to make the most important impact in your home will ensure that you are prioritising things that really matter to you and that will help you achieve the desired outcome. For example, if you leave your appliances to select last, you may end up with options that don't suit what you really need because the budget for this is too low. You can avoid this by spending time prioritising your needs at the vert start of the planning stage.
I hope these tips have been helpful! If you want to find out more about how we can help you with your project, get in contact with us below:
Have a wonderful week!
Nina xx
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