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Tuesday, September 12th, 2017
The Cynthia Rowley Brando Ottoman is nestled in this chiefly white living area.
Whether you’re building from scratch or are renovating a standing structure, the creation of a home can either be a painstaking or joyful task. The main difference lies in whether or not you know what you’re going to go through. This is now the right moment to know what you really want, who you are, and who the people are that you’re going to live with.
The building up of a new home is more than just defining the number of bedrooms or bathrooms. And just like any endeavor, you need to do ample research and planning in order to do things correctly. Without a doubt, you can never do this project on your own. You will need the help of a few professionals to make this task a more enjoyable and enriching one.
Plan and Set Goals
This project is all about setting goals and keeping them. Here is when you will compute the approximate cost and when you need to make plans A and B, even a plan C.
Going back on the budget, you need to be honest about what you can afford. Remember about your other plans for the future so don’t splurge all of your money now only to be left with just a beautiful house and nothing more in the end.
Include the land cost, taxes, and local fees, as well as the engineering and architectural fees. Consider also how much you will spend for landscaping and interior design.
Create a spreadsheet (e.g. Excel) in developing your budget. This will serve as your guide so that you won’t change your mind each time you see something better.
Create Your Winning Team
Again, you won’t be able to do this project successfully on your own. Create a team of experienced professionals – an architect (who can also be the builder), engineer, and other team members. Find also a reputable electrician, landscape artist, and an interior designer.
Featured here is the Harbor Springs Port Panel King Bed. Its rustic beauty is solidified by the equally traditional and rustic furnishings, flooring, and grayish-blue walls.
Declutter
This is one of the most important things to do after building the structure. Furnishings can contribute to a cluttered space especially when you have a lot of them. Leave or invest only in furniture pieces that you need. Group the furniture pieces according to their use or the rooms where they’re supposed to go in. Pretty soon, you’ll have an idea on what pieces should be thrown.
If you’re renovating, find out which of your stuff you no longer need. Give them away or sell them. Fill trash bags with items that have remained unnoticed for six months or more.
If, however, this is your new home, then check that the contractor has gotten rid of the rubbles or debris.
From a House to a Home
There is a huge difference between a house and a home. The former is just the structure where you live in while the latter is where you get your mental as well as emotional support. This is where you look forward to rush to after a long, arduous day at work.
The creation of a refuge means setting up a zero-stress zone. To do this, take a deep breath and roll your sleeves because you’re about to go to work.
Use the rooms. This is a no-brainer, right? Yet too many people forget this. They fill up their houses with the most expensive, glamorous stuff, only to end up being photographed but not lived in.
Make it a point to fill the house with the laughter of your loved ones. Enjoy your home. When you do this, you are building memories as you dwell in your home for many, many years more.
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Monday, June 13th, 2016
This sample dining room set up by Hooker Furniture blends wood, metal and other materials beautifully.
Have you ever thought of renovation or the creation of a home as an exciting journey? Well, it should be an electrifying experience but in reality, most would-be homeowners dread having to take on such a huge project. Creating home from scratch – if done correctly – can help you discover who you are, what you actually want, and what environment you would like to live in. This is, essentially, your shot at defining your relationship to your family, your community and more so yourself.
So, are you ready to get down on your knees and begin this journey?
Every Journey Has a Plan
Just like any other journey, you must begin it with some planning and research. You would want to know what the end result would be and, of course, how much it is going to cost you. Don’t even begin to think that you’ll be able to finish this project alone because no has. A helping hand is not just a welcome idea but a needful aspect throughout the course of your building your home.
Planning requires goal setting. As a would-be homeowner or someone who wants a totally new look for his home, you must have goals. Effective goals are comprised of both functional and decorative elements. Each is crucial and must be recognized.
Make two plans for your project – Plans A and B. Should Plan A fail to make sense, then there’s always your backup plan.
The Cynthia Rowley 7064-011CR Windsor Tight Seat Sofa sits comfortably in a sea of like and complementary hues. The pop of color, now and then, is a fresh sight to behold.
Ask the Right Questions
Whoever thought that creating or designing home from scratch requires a series of questions? First, you need to know what you would want to achieve. This can be summed up in a theme for most people. Knowing your ultimate choice between contemporary and traditional makes a huge difference in the elements that will be bought and brought in.
It is also important to ask where you would want to be. This is that end result that you have been asked to envision. The layout should help give you a mental picture of what your home would look like when finished.
It is also vital to know the cost of the entire project. This is a good way to prevent scenes where you’d end up being cranky because the project turned out to be thousands of dollars costlier. Being realistic would help you plan a budget that works, else, you would be left to the mercy of unscrupulous individuals.
Make good use of an Excel sheet where you could have a bird’s eye view of what has been spent so far and where the cost is going.
Round Up Your Team
Remember, this is your project. Gather professionals who have proven their worth in terms of interior design. Just like a lawyer shouldn’t represent himself in court, then so should you take experts who will take on your project.
The team leader is you and your right hand should be the lead interior designer. This expert will be your guide, advocate, therapist and counselor throughout the project. It pays to find the best team from the onset. The right guide also ensures that the journey that you have embarked upon will be an enjoyable one.
You might also add some team members now and then. There are specialists among these experts (e.g. a kitchen and bath designer) that will be better able to help you. Every extra member will cost you more but it is an added guarantee on the success of the interior design project. Once you gather these experts and they are willing to help you out then, rest assured, that you will have a smooth-sailing journey ahead.
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Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016
Hooker Furniture Living Room Preston Ridge Sofa Table
Most homeowners find it easy to become complacent when at home. They can just let the days drift by without making the necessary home improvements. If done correctly, home improvement can literally allow you to reach your home’s potential. It can also up the value of the property. It’s now 2016; it’s up to you to decide which home improvement projects you’ll take on this year.
Garden Maintenance
The world’s climate is ever-changing so be sure to choose plants that are drought-tolerant. Gardening is an important part of adding curb appeal. Smart planting offers a natural aesthetic that is beautiful and difficult to surpass.
Why make do with mere bare fences when you can build trellis or a green wall. This kind of fence even allows nature to flourish. A plain brick wall would do well to have something like this. It will then look more interesting and robust. Choose the right species to plant there.
The great news is that plants can also insulate your home’s walls, providing them with the best thermal comfort.
Build Eaves
Are you aware of these parts of your roof? Environmental principles can be easily utilized in your home by saying no to air conditioning during the summer and building eaves instead. These are designed to let in the winter sun while blocking the blistering heat of the summer sun. These can make your home a lot more comfortable all months of the year. They can also reduce your electric bills.
Plan your eaves this year – it’s about time.
Utilize Roof Space
Have you considered working home instead of traveling to and from work? Then embrace the blessings of having a home office by utilizing your home’s unused attic space. This often dark room can actually be transformed to a brightly-lit, functional workspace. Improving that part of your home will not just add value to your property by the creation of usable space but also reduce commute time.
Roof space can also become a guest room project or a teen space. Adding skylight windows and timber flooring, painting the walls white, and putting furniture and accessories will surely make this room an awesome place to spend time in.
The Backyard Sanctuary
You can also turn unused space in your garden to a getaway. This should be the perfect spot if you are in need of a little quiet time.
Use articulated timber, light and plant life to create a peaceful feeling within that new part of your home. Your objective is to set up destinations right within your backyard. These should be inviting enough so that people will look forward to spend more time there.
Get Rid of Excess Stuff
If you clutter that has been eating a huge part of your home, then it’s time to throw ‘em away. Those that you can still use should be placed in storage. Any stuff that you haven’t used for more than a year should be considered junk. You can sell them online or donate them.
Let go of accessories that no longer work with the theme that you currently have.
Expand
Have you ever thought of setting up a roof garden? This can be a unique space in your home that can reduce the urban feel of your dwelling. This can be a simple grassed area lined with low-lying plants. Take advantage of any unutilized space and turn it into something that supports vegetation.
Any small plot of land outside of your home would also do.
Lastly, choose among the rooms in your home and find out which will be your 2016 home improvement project. Then be sure to finish this project and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
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