How to Avoid The Overwhelm of Renovation
Does the thought of embarking on a renovation journey have your stomach in knots? Does the whole process seem terrifying and overwhelming? Fear not — a renovation doesn't have to feel like this, and with the right team behind you, it can be a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
All good renovations start with a team you can trust.
Imagine if you knew the cost of your build as it was being designed. Game changer. That's the beauty of having a designer and builder on the same team. Hiring a holistic renovation team can take your renovation dreams and see them through from the first sketch to the final result — one team, end to end.
Engaging one single team means you don't have to worry about outside contractors, organising schedules or re-explaining your vision. It's all handled by the one team responsible for bringing all of the moving parts together and creating harmony between them. This approach also allows the build phase of the renovation to be considered in the design phase to ensure your vision is capable of coming to life.
Make a design plan and stick to it.
We believe that homes are built for life, not around it. Your home is meant to enhance your life, not cause you stress. It's easy to get caught up in the latest trends instead of focusing on what we need for our specific home, family and lifestyle.
To reduce the overwhelming nature of design decisions, uncover two key components: what style you ultimately desire and how this works for your lifestyle. Deep-dive into Pinterest, Instagram, design books and magazines and gather all of the home and interior design elements that catch your eye. Then identify the common themes — paint colours, timber tones, door and window profiles. Finding one guiding theme will help you uncover what you truly want your space to encapsulate.
Planning is the key to success.
Having all design decisions made prior to "Day One" of building works commencing is key and will save a lot of stress and last-minute scrambling. Ensure all fixtures, finishes and fittings have been chosen ahead of time, ordered and will be on-site ready for your builder to install. This keeps the building program moving and on track. You do not want to be making pressured decisions about floorboards or bathroom tiles last minute simply because the ones you coveted are out of stock.
Success follows communication.
The right team should be there to support you, answer any questions and clarify any details as required. At no point in your renovation journey should you feel alone or left questioning the next steps.
At Yarrow Build, we work closely with you to ensure you are comfortable and kept up to date every step of the way. We've flipped the traditional model and reverse-engineered the whole building process by quoting the build as we design it. We're here to help you enjoy seeing your vision come to life.