How to Plan Your Home Projects for 2020

Is it time to take your home into the new decade? Today we’re talking about how to plan your home projects for 2020. Beginning to think of all the updates you want to tackle in the new year is a daunting task. Whether it’s an older home with history or a development new build, there is always a project on the list to change or update. We are here to tell you that the time is now, and are sharing steps to help you plan your home projects.

DISCUSS DREAMS

Between opening up walls, updating furniture and finishes, repairing creaky floors, or imagining a more functional layout, how can your home work better for you? Sometimes we love the character or location of a home, but the house itself isn’t our dream home. In my own home, I often find myself wandering from room to room and looking around each space, imagining what I would change if I could. Sometimes it’s as simple as a light fixture and paint, in others it’s adding a fireplace or moving walls and windows to create a better layout. Discuss with your partner or designer what your dream home would look like within those four walls.

LIST OUT PRIORITIES

Unfortunately, we can’t always accomplish everything at once. After you’ve discussed all your wishes and dreams for your home projects, get serious about prioritizing what’s most important to change first, then second, and so on. We encourage our clients to work in phases because it’s more budget friendly and helps the clients focus on the task at hand. Maybe creating a functional mudroom for your family is more important than a glamorous master bathroom. Or finding room for a home office for your growing business is top priority, followed by a kitchen renovation. There are no wrong answers, it’s determining what works best for you and your family. Along the way you take on smaller projects with major impact.

DETERMINE FINANCIALS & TIMELINE

Do you have momentous life events happening at your home in the coming year(s)? One of the biggest mistakes we see homeowners make is having an unrealistic budget and timeline. Home improvement shows give homeowners the misconception that a whole main level renovation can be completed in under two months for practically pennies in the real world. It’s not the same for every project, but full kitchen and bathroom renovations can take six-eight months from start to finish, updating furnishings with custom furniture can take three-four months. Look far ahead to leave plenty of time for planning and execution of home projects.

MEET WITH A DESIGNER

Our team at Interior Impressions has more than 30 years combined experience, we know what we’re doing to help you make decisions, provide a fresh perspective, share our resources, and manage your project to accomplish your home goals. Trailing off the last tip, meet with a designer early on to help you better understand and develop a realistic budget and timeline plan. We will help you see your home in new ways you never thought of before. Sometimes we get so used to how our homes are currently laid out or functioning, we overlook the possibilities of it working another way.

Creating your dream home is possible in 2020. We all deserve to have a home we love, no matter its size or age. What’s most important is how your home works for you and your family. Does it make you happy and healthy? If you’re ready to reimagine your home and make it work for you, contact us at Interior Impressions to get started.

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