Is an all-or-nothing approach is the best way to update your home?
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As the saying goes, Rome wasn't completed in a day—and the same will go for your renovation. We're not going to sugarcoat it for you: Embarking on a renovation project or working on a home renovation checklist is a far cry from what you see on your favourite home renovation show. Renovating a home requires a lot of time, effort, and money. Plus, if you're renovating your kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom, you'll be seriously inconvenienced for a few months. Let's be real: Living through a home renovation will test your patience. This long, long process may make you wonder whether you should renovate your entire space at once or break it up room by room. Renovating the whole house or apartment at once lets you get it all out of the way, but it'll certainly take longer than, say, sprucing up your foyer. On the flip side, renovating a different room every few months or years will make it feel like your home is a never-ending project. Your home is meant to be enjoyed, not to feel like a looming nuisance! So what's the best way to handle a remodel?
FULL HOME RENOVATION
Opting for a comprehensive house renovation all at once is often the best approach. While the allure of addressing individual spaces separately may be tempting, it's crucial to recognise that renovation encompasses a cohesive process involving design, demolition, framing, installation, electrical work, and plumbing. Undertaking a larger scope of work simultaneously offers several advantages. It allows for a more holistic and efficient planning process, ensuring that tasks are carried out in the correct sequence, ultimately proving to be more cost-effective.
When tackling smaller jobs individually, they can easily be deprioritised by contractors in favour of more substantial projects. This can result in frustration as you attempt to schedule workmen for minor tasks like fitting lights or rehanging doors. Choosing to execute a comprehensive renovation once streamlines the process and makes it easier to align with a contractor's schedule. Additionally, you'll only need to temporarily relocate or rely on takeout for a few months, as opposed to multiple interruptions.
If you're collaborating with an Interior Designer, many exclusive trade brands impose minimum spending requirements per order. Attempting to meet these requirements by purchasing just a few items for one room may prove challenging, potentially leading to substituting products from retail sources or relying solely on one supplier, which may compromise the projects overall finish. Opting for a complete house renovation simplifies meeting these minimum order requirements, and work with multiple brands distributed throughout the home. This approach also consolidates delivery costs and may even make you eligible for free delivery.
ROOM BY ROOM REMODEL
While renovating your entire house at once may be the ideal scenario, it may not always be the most practical choice. Factors such as frequent work-related travel or the presence of a young family can make a complete house renovation challenging to fit into your schedule and budget.
If tackling the entire renovation in one go isn't financially feasible, attempting to do so could lead to compromising the quality of each room or, worse, experiencing financial stress due to budget constraints. In such cases, it may be more prudent to approach the renovation gradually, focusing on each area with care and attention.
The room-by-room renovation method remains a viable and manageable approach. Renovating one room at a time provides the opportunity to live in and evaluate the space, allowing you to identify what works and what doesn't.
Furthermore, when renovating a single space, the process of finding and ordering materials typically requires less time, making it more manageable for those with busy schedules. If you have alternative arrangements for daily necessities, such as access to a second bathroom or meal preparation facilities, you're less likely to face the inconvenience of having to vacate your home during the renovation.
If you opt for a phased renovation, it's advisable to prioritize the rooms that are most frequently used and align with your lifestyle. For example, if you regularly use the gym for showers and prioritize daily gourmet cooking, you might consider focusing on the kitchen renovation. Alternatively, if you frequently entertain guests, concentrating on the downstairs living areas may take precedence over the upstairs spaces.
HIRING A CONTRACTOR
Whether you decide to embark on a full-scale renovation or take a phased approach, the selection of a contractor who comprehends your requirements and the project's specifics is of paramount importance. Request a comprehensive quote and engage in negotiations to secure the most favourable terms and pricing for your unique circumstances. It's unwise to assume that a general contractor, solely recommended by a friend or lauded in reviews, is automatically the right fit for your project. While your neighbour may have had a positive experience with a contractor for a different type of project, it doesn't necessarily mean they are the ideal choice for your bathroom renovation. With your renovation strategy in mind, the next step is to initiate the process and get started!
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Katie
Katie Longshaw-Pye
Creative Director | Magpye Creative Interiors
Ribble Valley
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