Renovating in Vancouver and refreshing your home can be incredibly fun and easy with experienced professionals by your side. It doesn’t have to give you headaches, and the experts at Home Makeover Centre know exactly how to help.
A renovation is oftentimes filled with going over-budget, a few mistakes (which you learn from), and unexpected expenses popping up like delivery fees or broken items. This can all be avoided with the right team and guidance by your side, a great renovation plan, and an interior designer that will help you stay on-budget (even under-budget). The important thing is to stick to the plan while not fearing flexibility!
Don’t Underestimate The Cost
Budgeting for a renovation doesn’t have to be hard but do keep in mind that it is expensive. Make sure you have the funds to pay for it, and if you don’t, wait until you do. The big chunk of costs comes from labor, moreso than materials. You need experts for everything – to gut a kitchen (they know what to do if something unexpected happens when you open up a wall or remove an appliance), to install appliances (installing appliances like ovens, refrigerators, and dishwashers requires expertise), and to take the right measurements and make sure all goes smoothly.
Realize that you will need to pay for labor, appliances, delivery costs, and you will also need some extra financial cushioning for extra unexpected expenses when it comes to renovating in Vancouver.
Buy Quality Materials
Don’t cheap out on materials. Cheap materials are short-lasting, low quality, and potentially harmful or dangerous. If you are going to invest in something as big and important as a new kitchen, a new bathroom, or a fully renovated home, go for the high-quality stuff. It will last a lifetime, be a worthwhile investment, and increase the value of your home.
Don’t Focus on Trends
Trends are short-lived and temporary. They go just as quickly as they come, and you are also more than likely to get bored of them quite fast. Investing in a simple, classic, and strong pieces mean a home that will be effortlessly timeless. Go for a style you know you love, rather than the style that is featured in this season’s magazines.
Get Contractors and Designers You Trust
Hiring and working with contractors and designers you trust is one of the most, if not the most, important aspects of this entire journey. You need experts that are efficient, openly communicative, do a high-quality job, and have all of the proper permits.
The experts at Home Makeover Centre are experienced with renovating in Vancouver and can’t wait to work with you! Contact us should you have any questions or inquiries, we would love to help you with your next project!
