Buying a second home, usually requiring renovation here and there. Whether it’s because of design houses that are less fit, have had to do some repairs or you want to arrange the house according to Feng Shui. When planning for home remodeling, there are seven things according to The Nest sites you should look.
A. Think of a Mature
Notice how the lifestyle, needs, desires, goals (from the home renovation), the difficulty level and budget. What things that can make homes more comfortable and that it makes the house look a mess? Think of the possibilities that occur, for example, if you need to put the kitchen in front of the garage, what about the stairs are quite safe for children? You can consult with an expert interior, a friend or relative who knows a lot about the settlement houses.
2. Organize
Make a folder or file that contains your dream home design, clipping the examples of the magazine picture of a house, furniture, furnishings and paint the walls to help you get inspired in home remodeling. This can help you more easily communicate the desire to interior designers or architects. Record of meetings and advice from them, and do not forget to take into account the costs to be incurred. Plan and organize each concept will further save time, money and keeps you from stress.
3. Priority Scale
What are your priorities in home renovation? Changing the arrangement of the kitchen, bedroom layout, raising the ceiling or expanding the family room? Do it first thing in the most important and permanent priorities you have set, in order to swell the budget and the renovation was not running smoothly.
4. Budget
Calculating the cost of course one of the most important things you should look. Discuss with your husband or other family members owned and fee must be paid when the home renovation. Polar buy furniture or equipment should be immediately repaired or pairs (eg installing a toilet, shower, kitchen sets, etc.) and resist the urge to buy things that are less important. Leaving 10-20 percent of the budget for unexpected expenses.
5. Communication
Keep the phone number the parties responsible for the home renovation process. Starting from the designer / architect, seller ceramics, furniture, materials, carpenters and so forth. Do not hesitate to ask a variety of things you need to know and wish to view the house in detail. Do not forget to express praise or thanks for their work that you feel better and beautify the home.
6. Professionals Working with People
In this regard, reference is very important. Ask the people closest to or search the internet about the reputation of the designer, drafter or a construction worker who is quite competent. Make sure the communication between you and them fit and established good relationships, so it will be easier to contact them again if something is not right or if you want to do another renovation.
7. Create a Schedule
Calculate the deadline, how long the renovation is expected to be completed. Two months, three months or six months? Convey the schedule to the developers so they can finish on time. Planning schedule is also important if you want to rent a house or rent an apartment for a house renovated and uninhabitable. That way, you can make the calculation of additional costs to rent a temporary shelter.