Thinking of Renovating This Summer? IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON RENOVATING THIS SUMMER, IT CAN BE HARD TO KNOW WHERE TO START. SO, WHETHER JUST MAKING SMALL CHANGES IN YOUR HOME OR EMBARKING ON AN AMBITIOUS PROJECT, IT’S IMPORTANT TO LAY THE RIGHT FOUNDATION. INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED DESIGNER MAL CORBOY GIVES US HIS TOP TIPS TO ENSURE YOUR PROJECT, BIG OR SMALL, GOES SMOOTHLY. 1. When budgeting for your project, be realistic on the results you expect, and what this will likely cost. Once you have an accurate budget, your designer can know what they have to work with. Make sure to allow a 10 per cent to 15 per cent contingency fund for anything unexpected. 2. Make a wish list from the ‘must haves’ to the ‘would be nice’. By prioritising, you can ensure all your ‘must haves’ are met before the ‘would be nice’ components consume your budget. 3. Be aware of tight timeframes, and to make your key decisions early in the project. This is particularly pertinent if ordering product from overseas as shipments can often take between 8 to 12 weeks. 4. Wait for your project to be fully completed before pointing out areas that you feel are not finished. Keep a list so you do not forget but rest assured that little things you notice during the installation process will all be corrected in due time. malcorboy.com
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