5 Things to Know Before Starting Construction (big or small).
It all begins with an idea.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you need more space. Maybe you are ready to build the kitchen of your dreams. Or maybe, you want to turn an awkward corner or unused room into something more. Whatever it is, all construction begins with an idea and dream for better living.
Big or small, the work you are planning will very likely take twice as long and cost double whatever budget you have put aside. (Think unexpected mold, walls you planned on moving but turned out to be load bearing…).
Drawings and plans are there as guidelines to make the scope of work clear and concise between you and your contractor. That being said, there will always be questions sprung on you that you do not expect, and these questions need to be answered and they need to be answered right now…
Construction is stressful. Even the small jobs.
Do not lose sight of the end goal (or lose sight of the forest for the trees). Your home is a place of beauty and love. As you grow, your home is going to continue to evolve and grow with you. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
A designer’s job is to pave the way to minimize any stress and help you make decisions ahead of time so that there are no surprises and unexpected questions to which you do not have the answer. A designer will help you visualize your space, avoid costly mistakes, stay on budget, iron out the details, and help balance style with functionality.