Things You Should Avoid. When it comes to a house renovation project, often homeowners go overboard when buying furniture. If you do this, you can kiss your budget goodbye. Your Orlando real estate will have no value added to it if it has a swimming pool in the back or a game room decked with technology. These are frivolous add-ons that most buyers don’t want.
This is why it is important to hire an interior designer so they can design a renovation plan for you. This way, you will know exactly what to buy and how much you will be spending.
In “Part 1” of this blog, we discussed the basic mistakes that concerned the planning part of a home renovation project. Let’s now take a look at five other mistakes that have to do with the interior décor:
Mistake #6 – Handling Interiors on Your Own
If you are planning to handle the interior décor on your own, such as furnishing the rooms, then we suggest that you think again. You can’t just shift an old couch into your newly painted lounge area and call it done. The surrounding décor and the color scheme should complement the furniture, which is why it is better to seek advice from an interior designer.
Mistake #7 – Impulse Buying – Splurging on Big Items
Don’t start spending on expensive things just because you think they will look good in the room. A coffee table with a couple of glass figurines on them, a three-seat sofa with colorful throw pillows, and a small chandelier offer you more in terms of aesthetics than a costly sofa set from a designer brand. Look for economical furniture and always plan your purchase.
Mistake #8 – Not Paying Attention to Lighting
Lighting is one of the most important things that should be given special attention during renovation. The right kind of fixtures and lighting help create a welcoming and well-lit environment that shows your rooms’ interior décor in all its glory.
Mistake #9 – Forgetting Curb Appeal
A house renovation project is not just about the interior décor. The first thing a buyer sees when he approaches your Orlando real estate is the curb appeal. A barren yard or one with overgrown grass will have the buyer thinking that you don’t maintain your house very well. The good news is that you can spruce up the exterior with a few carefully placed potted plants and by pressure washing the driveway and pavement.
Mistake #10 – Using Too Much Technology
Lights that are voice-controlled, a TV that comes out of the cupboard at the press of a button, intelligent flush toilets, etc. – all these are price updates that become outdated quickly. Moreover, if even a single wire gets disconnected, the entire system will need replacement. This is a huge investment and it’s possible that a buyer won’t be impressed by an aging system.
So, now you know what pitfalls you need to avoid when planning a house renovation. As long as you have an interior designer and a professional, well-reputed contractor working with you, you will find that the renovation will progress without a hitch.
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