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When considering remodeling parts of your home, this is an opportunity to
rethink, reconfigure and restyle. In other words, it is the time to breathe new
life and energy into your existing space. Take inventory of what you like and
let the redesigning begin. Whether it is a kitchen remodel or a bathroom
redesign use our tips below to help you get started.
Your Home Your Story
There may be some elements in your home that might seem odd or quirky.
Embrace
these elements as they are the heart and soul of your home. These oddities tell
the story of your home.
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First you will need to decide how you are going to live in your space. Do you
enjoy cooking? Do you want to eat in your kitchen? Do most people settle in
your kitchen? Are you replacing your appliances?
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Who is doing the work? How much are you able to complete? Are you enlisting
friends? Do you need a contractor? Choosing a contractor will not only be
important to the budget but the timeline as well.
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Anticipate
(and budget for) added expenses. Maybe it is decorative hardware or perhaps you
upgraded your faucet. Be ready for some added items.
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Splurging on custom cabinetry will allow you the flexibility in your kitchen and
allow you to completely customize the layout to fit your family’s needs and
makes for a much more efficient kitchen.
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Want
to spruce up your bathroom? Check out the 1,2,3's
for bathroom remodeling.
Bathroom remodeling is
the second largest investment you can make in your home
giving you the greatest return.
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Your budget will decide the type of
remodel that will best fit your needs:
a.
Minor remodel – countertop replacement, paint,
and decorative items
b.
Medium remodel – using existing layout to
replace/update
c.
Major – complete demolition and replacement of
existing bathroom.
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Begin by listing the things you like and dislike about your current bathroom as
well as some amenities that you might want to add. Gather ideas from magazines,
brochures or going online. If your idea is simply replacing current fixtures
and cabinetry then take measurements of your bathroom and draw out your bathroom
floor plan. Should you decide to change the functionality of the room then you
will need an exact floor plan. A couple of things to keep in mind.
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Last but
not least hire only professionals that you know and trust and will get the job
done the way you DREAM it.
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