Many more questions will arise when beginning a home redecorating project and your answers are very important to its success, but the following tips may help make the process easier.
Danger Zones
The first consideration is whether or not any rooms pose a current hazard. Exposed wires, falling ceiling panels and pipe leaks should take precedence over everything else. Prepare a checklist of the rooms you want to redecorate and rate the importance of each based on potentially hazardous situations. Other rooms can wait if you have a bathroom that floods or a short circuit in an entertainment room outlet. If need be, have an expert inspect these rooms to give you a professional assessment of the potential dangers that should be fixed right away.
Comfort or Impressions
Next, decide if your primary goal is your own comfort or the impression your home makes on visitors. If you are preparing for eventual resale, then you will definitely want to focus on the appearance of the rooms that would be highlighted by a realtor. However, if your comfort comes first, then plan to work on the furnishings in bathrooms and bedrooms so you can feel at ease before tackling the other rooms. Some homeowners stress out about rooms right in the line of sight when someone walks in. If they look worn down, this gives a bad first impression and can be a knock on your pride. Remember, a new coat of paint and the right lighting can make a big difference while waiting for the complete overhaul to be finished.
What Does the Budget Say?
We can dare to dream and look at high-end magazines, but in the end, the amount in your bank account will determine how fancy your renovations can be. If you are looking to decorate and re-furnish several rooms in your home, prepare a list of costs and tally what the total will be to renovate bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms and living rooms. Some will naturally be more expensive than others if they involve plumbing, electrical work or a building permit.
Keep these costs in mind and be practical when choosing where to start your home redecorating project.
