AO Contractors’ Top 5 Tips for Designing Your Dream Home Renovation

You need only scroll through social media or your local TV listings to find home design inspiration. While the renovation process looks simple enough on TV and short-form DIY videos, the reality is that a successful remodel requires research, patience, and above all, planning. We all have abstract dreams for the home improvements and renovations we want to do, but when it comes down to it, but turning those dreams into a reality can be a bit more complex. Learn how you can simplify your home renovation and create the remodel of your dreams with these simple tips.

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Do Your Research
In order for your home remodel to go as smoothly as possible, it’s essential to spend some time in the research phase. Whether you’re vetting possible contractors or interior designers, looking into material options, or simply asking friends, family, or neighbors about their remodeling experiences, the more information you have going into your project, the better. Don’t skimp on this stage! Knowing your facts and adjusting your plans and expectations accordingly will ensure your remodel is an enjoyable experience.

Establish Your Dream Team Early
Having a team of experts on your side early can help you wade through some of the more difficult decisions about your project with ease. Once you’ve researched and chosen your contractor, architects and designers are two of the other key professionals you should consider having on your team. Your architect can advise on any structural modifications, while a designer can help you navigate all of the decisions, large and small, that need to be made during the course of your renovation so that your vision comes together as you intend. 

Define Your Budget
What you’re prepared to spend on your renovation will define the parameters of your project and help you hone in on the best choices for your home. You’re setting yourself up for trouble if you aren’t honest with yourself and with your contractor about what you can spend. As long as your team knows what the limits are, they can help you get creative to achieve the look you want at your price point.

Create Your Wish List
When it comes to planning a home renovation that you and your family will truly love long after it’s complete, it’s important to think about both function and aesthetics. Create a clear vision for your project. As you’re making your wish list and planning the features that you want to include in your remodel, think about how your family uses your home. What features or additions will make your home function better for your family? Which ones can you do without? What does the future look like in the next 3-5 years – will your family grow or move? All of these questions can help you plan a remodel that will truly hold its value for your family for years to come, no matter what your plans are.

Keep it simple. Don’t think that you have to invest in complex blueprinting technology to get your ideas across. Start by compiling a list of the features you want in each room or by sketching rudimentary ideas onto a piece of paper if you’re inclined. Then leverage your contractor’s knowledge to bring your dream features to life. Your contractor doesn’t need a finished plan to get to work. You bring the features and concepts you want to incorporate. Your contractor will advise on how best to make them happen.

With years of experience in both commercial construction and residential construction, Alpha Omega Contractors is your go-to construction company in Southern California. Our experts take on projects ranging from residential kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, and home renovations to commercial construction upgrades and improvements. A trusted Orange County contractor and Los Angeles County contractor, we help bring your home remodel wish list and home renovation dreams to life. Whether you need help with a residential floor plan or an upgrade to your medical office or retail space, our team of general contractors, designers, and design-build experts will collaborate with you from the initial stages of pre-construction through to putting the finishing touches on your dream remodel project on time and within budget.

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