Anyone who doesn’t work with a designer is always surprised by all the choices they need to make during a renovation, especially for a kitchen.
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Bad vendors create a lot of unnecessary stress and detail a project.
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If you do a renovation right, proper planning, design and construction takes time. That’s where backwards planning comes into play.
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I'll tell you a little secret, most homeowners get VERY anxious at this exact phase of the project.
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How to shop effectively so that you don’t need to look through every. single. option.
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It’s a huge investment and it’s a lot of material that’s going to have the same stain for a LONG time.
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The wrong furniture can contribute to a fire.
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If you are managing a renovation yourself, you will soon find out that there are a lot of moving parts. There are several things that you can do to help keep your project on track.
Read MoreNew, very neutral kitchens can feel a bit sterile and monotonous and often don't reflect the style of the homeowner. I am going to tell you 5 ways you can update your kitchen without a full renovation.
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Contrary to what many homeowners may think, a finished project (even new construction) is almost never built exactly like the drawings. This is important to keep in mind during a renovation.
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For those of my clients involved with their first time renovation, they usually underestimate how much availability they need in order to keep the project moving.
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Realize that what's obvious to you, may not be obvious to someone else—especially during a renovation.
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I am not going to sugar coat it, renovations can get messy. In order to maintain sanity during the process, ask your contractor how they address cleanliness and safety on a job site.
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Many people make the mistake of thinking that professional interior designers are there to purely address aesthetics. However, a significant portion of our expertise is related to safety.
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Sometimes, clients think this is a waste of money. Mock-ups of any sort can often save you money.
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Most people underestimate how much time they can realistically dedicate to overseeing a renovation project.
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One thing I noticed as my friends started buying houses is that the designers vs. non-designers bought based on very different priorities. In general, my designer friends seem a lot happier. Find out why...
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I am going to tell you about a few things that you should specifically be looking for when shopping for a sofa.
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