We understand a complete redesign of your home can seem overwhelming. That’s why it’s best to plan ahead and go slow. Start with the basics and form a strong foundation for your remodel. It will all grow from there. Let’s go over how you too can nail the basics and end up with a successful redesign.

Know Your End Goal

First, you have to know what you want and how you want to get there. Without a detailed plan in place, you won’t get very far and the end result may be a departure from what you originally intended. Maybe you’re renovating your home because you want to increase the resale value. Or maybe you plan to stay there for decades to come. Whatever the case, think about the condition of your neighborhood before starting so you understand which renovations provide a good ROI.

Know Your Abilities

Perhaps you’re good with a nail gun, but not so good with interior design. Know where your strengths lie so you can approach the part of the project you’re comfortable with DIY’ing, and hire out the professionals who can bring expertise to the table that you can’t. For instance, if you know nothing about bathroom remodels and the latest shower to tub conversion ideas, let a bathroom designer handle this.

Plan For Outages

Any remodel will sideline your family for at least a little bit. Let’s say you’re remodeling your kitchen and you know it’s going to take two weeks. Set up mission control in another area of the home where you can keep all kitchen supplies and appliances. Plan to grill out for dinner or eat out a few times a week.

Set up cleaning duties in the bathroom where you can wash dishes, or better yet, use paper plates and plastic utensils! If you’re remodeling your bathroom and will be without running water for a while, place buckets of water nearby so you can flush the toilet.

Make a Master List

Having the best chance of success for your redesign means creating a master list of critical tasks and timelines. This will also help keep you in check with budgeting. Make a master checklist of what you will need, from building permits to painting supplies. Take detailed measurements of all elements of the space, such as square footage, heights and widths of windows and doors, and locations for services such as water, electrical, and gas.

Contact Neptune Kitchen and Bath

Now that you have the basics down, you can tackle a successful renovation that you will enjoy for years to come. For help, contact us today for a free quote and consultation. Our designers are skilled in all aspects of kitchen and bath redesigns.