Renovation Trends
It’s all in the
planning
While renovations can be an exciting process for homeowners, before you go all hands-on deck, you need to have a solid plan in place and make sure you’ve covered all your bases. Money, money, money Before you get carried away with completely remodeling your home, take into consideration the total value of your property. The last thing you want to be doing is throwing money down the drain. Renovations should add value to your home - if you overspend on your renovations when it comes time to sell, you could end up well out of pocket.
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If it is your family home you’re investing in and you plan on being there for the next 10 or so years, spending a bit more and renovating to your liking is acceptable, but it still doesn’t pay to go overboard. Sit down and work out a plan and a budget and stick to it.
Trends A common mistake people make when renovating is completely diverting from the original style and character of their home, and turning the renovation zone into a market-leading trend setter. While your renovated space will keep up with the cool kids, the rest of your home will feel disconnected.
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It is important to keep in mind the overall feel of your home, by all accounts, renovations should modernise your existing home, but they should also enhance the areas that are being left untouched. Trends come and go, so choose timeless designs that reflect your personal style. You chose your home for a reason - keep that style in mind.
Demolition Doing your own demolition work before the professionals come in can save you vital pennies during your renovation, but can cost you dearly if you’re not careful.
