Planning to Remodel? 4 Important Things to Think About

Planning to Remodel? 4 Important Things to Think About If someone asked you how you’d remodel your home, we’re sure you’d have lots of ideas. Maybe a new kitchen or bathroom, a bigger living space or perhaps you’d like what is one of the most popular home additions in Sydney right now, an outdoor kitchen. However, remodelling your home, while exciting, also comes with a whole lot of complications and can often prove to be a drawn out and tiresome process.

So, before you rush ahead and call in your local contractors to give you a quote for your preferred house addition, Sydney homeowners need to take a few things into consideration.

Be Realistic Instagram and Pinterest are fantastic places to find inspiration for all kinds of things. We’re constantly bombarded with squares depicting perfectly organised bedrooms, spa-like bathrooms, immaculate kitchens and pristine manicured backyards. But often, these images are far removed from the truth. So, don’t get caught up in all the hype and think that you have to have a kitchen or bathroom just like your favourite influencer. Think about what will really work for you, your family and your home.

Determine Your Budget … and Stick to It Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have an unlimited to budget? Unfortunately, real life doesn’t work like that and so before you start you need to sit down and work out what you can reasonably afford, set yourself a budget and then, stick to it. Invariably, there will be things that you’ve probably forgotten to include in your budget, so it’s also a good idea to create a contingency fund for unexpected expenses.

Finding a Contractor Not all contractors are made equal. Some are great at building outdoor kitchens while others may spend most of their time remodelling indoor kitchens. Before you decide on any contractor, be sure to do your research. You want to be sure that they’re fully licenced and insured and that they have experience in the kind of project you’re planning. Don’t forget to read reviews and ask to speak to past clients if possible.

Don’t Underestimate the Disruption Makeover programs often make remodelling look like a breeze, but the reality can be much different. It’s unlikely that you’ll have the luxury of moving out of your property while the contractors are fitting your new kitchen or bathroom, so you’ll need to consider how much disruption and mess you can live with.

The Bottom Line Of course, you shouldn’t let these considerations put you off. As they say, forewarned is forearmed so just make sure that you fully understand what you’re taking on when you decide to remodel your home and keep your expectations realistic.

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