Deciding on the Scope of Work

It all begins with an idea. Often lots of ideas. How do you decide which to do now, later, or not at all?

Start by making a list. Look at which are a good return on your investment. If you are looking to sell soon, the ones that add the most value and are the most important features to buyers should be on the list. Kitchen and bath remodels are by far the most sought after in the resale market for homes.

If you are not selling and this is all for you, consider what areas you spend the most time in. While kitchens and baths are way up there on that list, the laundry room is often the room that gets overlooked. Laundry rooms often serve as storage, drop room, mud room, and cleaning closet all in one. Remodeling this space to work well for your daily needs will help keep you and your family organized and efficient.

Closets are another area often overlooked that if well planned will go a long way to keeping our daily lives organized and clutter free. Don’t put closets too far down on the bottom of the list.

Last but not least, the mechanics and energy efficiency of the home are key in keeping up with rising energy costs. New energy efficient windows, insulated garage doors, better quality insulated fiberglass exterior doors and upgrading the attic insulation might not be the first thing you think about for a remodel but should be near the top of the priority list if your home is over 15 years old.

When your list is gathered and the budget is set, work with your designer and contractor together to decide on the final scope of your project. Going into a remodel project with a flexible team on your side who is always on the lookout for your best interest will keep the stress to a minimum.