10 Jan Prepping for a Big Interior Design Project
The start of a new year is the perfect time to review and add to our goals, and home improvement projects definitely belong on that list. Identifying what interior design projects, big or small, that you want to pursue gives you a head start on planning for the coming year. The more prep work you can do ahead of time the more will you know exactly what you want to accomplish.
The first step is defining the projects you want to undertake. Then start to gather together inspiration photos to help you define the look you want. Houzz.com is a wonderful resource for pictures and they allow you to create Ideabooks that can help you organize. Finding your style is always fun amidst exploring all the fabulous options that are now available for projects of all sizes. The final step is to give some thought to what you would like to spend. A budget is essential for everyone involved in your future projects. It gives you clarity but will also help your designer or contractor know how to advise you, so you can stay within your price parameters. Once you have gathered inspiration pictures, decided which styles you like and don’t, and marked down budget parameters, you will have a basic picture of how big the project will be. Then you can search for the right interior designer and contractors who will help you accomplish those goals.
A big design project always takes longer than you anticipate. After pre-planning, it can require several months to assemble your team, get quotes, draw plans and make selections. Starting this process at the beginning of the year gives you time during the months when the weather can be unpredictable to do some leg work and be ready to start as soon as spring arrives. Even smaller projects can benefit from some pre-planning.
Finding the right people is essential to a successful remodel or redesign. Designers and contractors help you make sense of all the ideas you’ve had and information you’ve gathered. Their experience and resources allow them to offer unconventional solutions and overcome any hidden issues that may surprise you during the project. Where you are at a loss, your team of experts can fill the gaps and help you make the best choices, saving time and money.
Interior design projects take time, effort, and investment—the earlier you can start the process, the better off you’ll be when the actual remodeling begins.
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