Dont worrythese snafus are avoidable.
Simply put, its not something you want to mess up.
After all that hard work, the last thing you want is to come away with serious regrets.
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The best way to approach a renoand avoid a costly (or heartbreaking) mistake?
Learn from those who have already been there, done that.
We tapped professional designers to compile a list of common renovation regrets you may run into along the way.
From taking on too-difficult DIY projects to holdingtoofirm to a budget (really!
), these renovation mistakes are monumentaland totally avoidable if you know well enough.
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Doing so is an investment, but one that will go a long way toward your satisfaction and sanity.
Think long and hard before you pick up a hammer.
An intentional approach prioritizes quality, so every element of the renovation contributes to a sustainable, well-crafted home.
To start, photography shows homes as they are professionally staged, not homes as they are lived in.
Beyond that, its important to know yourself and really examine how you live.
Its so important to have a sense of proportion and a flushed-out design concept before making any big purchases.
Choose a good team full of people you trust for your renovation; but also, write everything down.
Play the long game, and you’ll be glad you did.
