Things you should think about before you decide to refurbish your home

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Things you should think about before you decide to refurbish your home

Having a brand-new home or office can be quite exciting, but there are several things to consider before making this step.

Budget

Before venturing into expensive decisions, do your homework. Talk to someone who has done a similar refurbishment and try to find out how much he paid for what. Do price comparisons and make sure you leave an extra 20% for the inevitable issues that might show up. Once the project has started, check your budget regularly with your contractor to make sure you’re on track.

Find a professional contractor

Word of mouth is the best way to find a good contractor. But if none of your friends, family members, colleagues or neighbors know any good referrals, the next step would be searching the internet. Make a list with those in your area, check their credentials, try to find reviews about them and even talk directly to each of them until you can make up your mind.

Be realistic

It’s nothing wrong to daydream and to envision that perfect house that you have always wanted. But you also have to be realistic regarding what you can accomplish based on your budget, the condition of your home and resources. If you do not give away the thought of having that perfect house that you can’t afford, see if you are able to refurbish in stages.

Do your research

Before you embark on the refurbishment roller coaster talk to someone who has gone through this recently. This will give you have a clear understanding of what to expect. It is very useful for the contractor if you show photos from the internet or magazines. It will be much easier for him to understand what you want and what your expectations are. If you do not know how you want the space to look, find a designer who can help you lead the way.

Pay attention to details

Only seeing the big picture is not enough. Remember that the small details make the difference. Make sure you have a list of what is to be done in each room, and make sure you confirm and reconfirm that everything has been ordered.

Seek advice and help

Now that you have found a contractor, did your research on how you want your home to look and drawn up your plans, have a last talk with friends or family members who have gone through the refurbishment experience. You will manage to avoid mistakes that can cost you hundreds of pounds. Simply ask them to look at your plans and express their opinions in an objective way.

No regrets

If you follow all the above-mentioned steps, chances are you won’t have any regrets. Always remember that when it comes to refurbishment, there is no going back. Don’t second guess choices once they’ve been made, paid for and installed.

Renovate for the years to come

You will never go wrong with the classic style. Trends come and go, but if you want a modern, funky home, you can always accessorize it to match that style. Investing in quality finishes now, means quality finishes in the years to come. Do not become a slave to fashion. Think how those pink appliances will look after 20 years.

Talk to your contractor constantly

Check in every day, although your contractor will tell you that you only need to come by once a week. Do a site visit on a daily basis or ask someone you trust to do this. You have to know what is happening all the time, because mistakes can happen anytime, things can be forgotten or ideas misunderstood. If you are there you will be able to fix the mistake. The longer that mistake goes unseen, the more expensive it will be to change it.

Don’t forget to have fun

It is not all gloom and doom. Remember that you are having your home refurbished the way you want and there is nothing more rewarding than that. Think about the day when the project will be complete, and you will be able to enjoy the results in the peace and quiet of your new space.

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