Free renovation guide
Before You Renovate
7 Design Decisions Worth Making Before Work Begins
Planning a substantial renovation, extension or redesign? Decisions about furniture, lighting and finishes are best considered while plans are being developed, because they influence how your home will look and function.
In this free guide, I share seven decisions worth making early, with practical questions to help you review your plans and a checklist to work through before building begins.
• Test floor plans with furniture at realistic sizes.
• Plan lighting around furniture and how each room is used.
• Make sure your key materials and finishes work together.
• Budget for the finished home, including furnishings and contingency.
• Know which decisions need making early and who should be involved.
