So you’re thinking about renovating your home and hiring a designer. Regardless of the scope and complexity of your home design North Vancouver project, a professional will be able to take your vision and organize it into a step-by-step process. This streamlines the entire project and ensures we find functional solutions to the challenges you face.
A professional will be able to give you ideas you’ve never thought of before – ideas that will enhance the way you live and be a positive fit for your lifestyle. Furthermore, this eliminates the chances of costly errors made due to inexperience or lack of professional knowledge.
Whether you choose to also hire a construction team to realize the project or not, it’s important to have a basic idea of the questions we might ask you at Home Makeover Centre, just to give you some food for thought.
What is something you already love (or hate) about your home?
Instead of feeling on-the-spot having to think of what you love and hate about your current home, start by making a list at home. Make a list of things you work well and bring you joy, and a list of challenges you currently face that are frustrating to live with.
You should also prioritize which things on that list need to be addressed first in your home design North Vancouver. Perhaps you don’t have a kitchen island, but incorporating more storage space is top-priority, and having both won’t fit into your budget.
How (or how often) do you use the rooms in your home?
Everyone uses individual rooms in their home differently. For example, you might like to have a bar area in your kitchen for entertaining or a TV in your bedroom. In this case, we might recommend that you go for room-darkening or blackout shades in the bedroom for maximum comfort and minimum glare on your TV at night. These are all things that should be taken into account.
Do you have any special requests or particular needs that we should take into account?
Maybe you or someone in your family needs wheelchair access to get to certain areas of the house, or hardwood flooring would be best for anyone that suffers from asthma or allergies. Do you have small children or plan to expand your family? We would recommend child and pet-safe blinds, as well as even child-proofing the home with no sharp edges. Our designer will guide you and provide plenty of ideas regardless of your unique needs.
Is there a particular color palette that you love or hate?
Are there any colors that you love? Any colors you hate? Is there a color palette you are drawn to? This will help us create a blueprint for a home that reflects your desires and personality, and feels like a custom, personal oasis.
Is there a particular style of decor you love or have always dreamed of having?
Start by looking at some interior design and decor magazines to get an idea of the styles you love and really don’t like. Next, use an online platform like Pinterest to create mood boards. You can create folders for every room in the house and pin styles you like. This will help create an even clearer vision for our designers.
For example, if you need a color inspection, try browsing the Benjamin Moore website.
What is your budget?
Your budget is nothing to be shy about, regardless of how big or small it is. It merely creates a realistic foundation onto which we can plan what can be done now, and what can be saved for later.
What is your timeline or desired date of completion?
This will give us clarity regarding when you are expecting to have everything finished. Because sometimes, certain aspects of a home require time to order and have delivered, timelines can be extended.
Do you need space for any hobbies or activities?
Maybe you want to have a special nook somewhere in the home that allows you to work on the things you love. Perhaps you work from home and it’s vital for you to have a dedicated working space. Whatever the case may be, it’s important to discuss this at your consultation.
What are the current problems you are facing in your home?
This is an important one. One of the main reasons people decide to renovate in the first place is because something isn’t working. Just like your list for what you love and hate about your home, make a list of the things that are problematic, challenging, or just not functional. Is your existing kitchen island too small? Do you want a window in your bathroom that currently doesn’t exist? Communicate these points during your consultation.
Do you already have a vision in mind?
Finally, if there is a clear vision you already have, don’t hesitate to discuss it with us. We love a customer that knows exactly what they want, just as much as we love the customers who need our professional guidance.
If you’re thinking about getting started with home design North Vancouver, get in touch with us to book your in-home or in-showroom consultation with our design experts.
