RENOVATE IT RIGHT - PART 1
THINKING OF RENOVATING?
RENOVATING A HOME OR BUSINESS IS COMPLEX AND NOT AS SIMPLE AS IT LOOKS. HAVING AN EXPERIENCED TEAM BEHIND YOU CAN MAKE THE PROCESS GO MUCH SMOOTHER.
HERE ARE SOME CONSIDERATIONS THAT WILL HELP TO BRING YOUR NEW KITCHEN OR RESTAURANT TO LIFE.
Research styles that you like.
The designs that first capture your attention is most likely the style that you prefer. It may be modern to classic, Americana to Asian to European, beachy to country, or anything in between. Try not to get caught up in the latest trends more so than what design style you like. Remember, you will have to live with it for the next 15 to 30 years. There are many styles to choose from and you want something that will fit your lifestyle as well as your personality. If you're married, this is where you will have to be prepared to compromise on who gets to make the decisions, have this discussion way in advance. It may sound crazy, but people have parted ways over colors.
Make a Folder
Tear out, cut out, print out. Gather all your ideas and put them in a folder. This is called brainstorming. No picture or idea, at this point, is a bad idea.
Trim
After you have done your research and gathered your ideas, its time to sit down and narrow it down to those that you really like and those that you could live without. Make two piles and put the ones your really like in one pile and the rest in another pile. Hopefully, your, "really like pile", is much smaller than your, "could live without pile". Don't throw out the other pile just put them in another folder for now, you may want to re-visit them later.
That was just the start. Now you need to decide on the layout of your new renovation plan. SEE BELOW FOR MORE GUIDELINES FOR YOUR NEW RENOVATION.
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RENOVATE IT RIGHT: PART 2
THINKING OF RENOVATING?
RENOVATING A HOME OR BUSINESS IS COMPLEX AND NOT AS SIMPLE AS IT LOOKS. HAVING AN EXPERIENCED TEAM BEHIND YOU CAN MAKE THE PROCESS MUCH SIMPLER.
HERE ARE A FEW MORE CONSIDERATIONS THAT WILL HELP TO BRING YOUR NEW KITCHEN, RESTAURANT OR HOME TO LIFE.
Conceptual Design
This is where the research and time you spent on design ideas start to bear fruit. You start with a rough idea of where you want things to go and then add then add in the specific items that you like. At this point you don't have to be exact. Move things around and visually place all the elements until you like what you see. Remember to think about how your kitchen, bath, office, or new home will function also. Function and design should work in harmony. This service is a vailable through us
Plans
At this phase, you've pretty much worked out most of the design bugs and are ready to have your ideas put onto paper. Here the drafter or architect will take your conceptual ideas and draw out a detailed plan that will become your construction blueprints. They will insure that your new project is designed according to the current building codes in your area. Once your plans are finalized. You or they will submit it to the local building department for approval. After their review and approval, you will then receive a stamped and approved set of drawings ready for your contractor to build.
Budget
Remember that there are often unforeseen costs that may occur during the construction process. Material and labor prices go up over time. Utilities that weren't seen during the design process may be in the way. Walls may need to be strengthened due to design changes. Windows or doors sometimes need to be relocated. Or, you just don't like the way something looks after it is built. Changes happen during the design process, so be sure to have a cushion in your budget.
"Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won't you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?" Luke 14:28 NIV
Construction
We can help you build your new home or renovate your existing one.
We also have pre-construction services that can get you started in the right direction. Because we have the ability to help you with designing and we understand construction, your project will go more smoothly.
Of course each step has more details that need to be addressed. Remember that for your new home or renovation to go well and to stay within your budget a good plan and team helps to make things go smoothly.
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We can help with pre-construction planning, budgeting, and the construction of your new home or business. Call us to make an appointment or email us at hiilanipacific@yahoo.com for more information.