The state of your house plays a huge part in your emotional and mental health. The functionality and the aesthetic of your house can either improve your day-to-day life or make it a nightmare. The prospects of new beginnings such as a newborn baby or having a technologically outdated house among other things can determine your need to remodel externally or on the inside. Interior renovations include things such as bathtub remodeling and acquiring carpet cleaning services. It is the process of improving and changing certain design aspects of the inside of your home. The most popular interior renovations include the employment of kitchen contractors. Having a kitchen that is modern and to date is one of the reasons for this.
The modern home exterior remodel calls for services such as roofing repair and potentially gutter replacement. You meet people who provide tree services and deal with local landscapers. A beautiful garden helps in creating a peaceful and calm exterior for the homeowner. In your decision-making process as to which renovation process to start with, there are a few things to consider. Firstly, what’s important to you as an individual? Secondly what are your intentions for renovating? Listed below are a few reasons for renovating your house. In exploring these reasons, you will be able to identify which renovating process would be best suited to your needs.
Safety Reasons
If you have a relatively older home, you may start to notice the cracks in the walls and mold build-up in all corners of the house. The roofing might need replacing and the gutters are all clogged up. If safety is your main concern, then I find it’s an easier task to decide what you need to do. Simply start with the most hazardous health and safety concern you have and work your way from there. Rectifying safety hazards in the home allows for peace of mind and makes it easier for you to feel settled in your home. Most people find it easier to decide where to start if this is the motivation for the renovations
Technological Improvements
Technology is on the rise and the home is no exception. The smart home serves to make things easier, fast and less time consuming. You may find that having outdated technologies in the home makes certain tasks feel a bit more tedious. However, converting to a more energy efficient house can avoid the inconveniences of power cuts, i.e., the use of solar energy. You spend less time cooking with gas appliances and certainly spend less money. Another task that improving the technologies in your home helps with is safety, having alarm systems and cameras installed in the house can give a sense of ease and allow one to feel relaxed; that your house is essentially “impenetrable”. Your technological requirements can either be external or internal. Keeping up with the times makes life easier for you and your family. Some of the older systems also don’t have service providers because of how outdated they are. This can make life very difficult. The beauty of technological advancements is that you can also customize and adjust the renovations according to the needs of your family and essentially creating a space that is customized and reflective of your personality.
Retail Value
Another reason for renovating includes retail value, you may want to sell the house or rent it out. The best way to attract the best bid for your home when selling is by making it aesthetically pleasing. A modern home exterior remodel is a good place to start because first impressions count as soon as a prospective buyer or a renter walks onto the property the first thing, they see is the exterior.
The first thing you’ll need to consider is getting a local landscaper to get a look at the lay of the land for the best outcome. They can also, recommend tree services for you if the land has a lot of greenery that needs pruning and to be taken care of. Make sure to do your research on their credibility and how well they work with people. Renovations are a huge investment, and you will want to get the best value for your money.
For your interior renovations, I recommend finding an interior decorator who can then help you to pick unique and attractive pieces at the furniture store. When increasing value for rental, people want something that is already pleasing to the eye and ready to move into, particularly if they are of the working model and have busy lifestyles. Some if the most successful Airbnb’s are one’s that are convenient in terms of appliances, they feel like a hotel and they have all amenities for day-to-day life.
Comfortability and Aesthetics of Your Home
Lastly, but not least is the aura of your space. How personalized is it to your needs? A home that feels like it’s made just for you is very important. Everyone is looking for that space that makes them feel the most at ease. You can achieve emotional ease in something as simple as purchasing new living room furniture for your house or acquiring a carpet cleaning service to make sure that your space is clean and smells good. People tend to feel better and more inspired in spaces that are aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Especially with the pandemic at its peek it is very important to have a place that you do not mind being confined to for days on end. There is a theory set up by a scholar named Maslow, that states that in order to reach a level of fulfillment as a human being there are five levels that we need to satisfy, the first being “physiological” and shelter falls under one of these. Our well being and sense of belonging is directly affected by where we stay and how we feel about our space. The next level in the hierarchy is safety. So, get those cameras installed and your exterior fenced, you will feel better!
So, What Now?
As you can see, there are several reasons as to why one would want to renovate their home. So, back to the question of which do you start with? Some would argue that starting with modern home exterior remodel would be better since “first impressions count”. In essence, the outside of your home is a reflection f what’s going on inside. When you arrive home after a long day, the first thing you see is the exterior. Hence, the discomfort will then extend to your interior especially if you feel that the exterior part of your home could be greatly improved.
If you entertain people on the regular, you might also want to start with your exterior if it’s in the summer as you mostly host your guests on the outer areas of your home. On the other end, experts say that it would be best to improve your interior as this is where you spend most of your time. Some of the most popular interior renovations include the kitchen and the living room as these are the communal spaces where families come together and make memories. The argument is that improving those places makes for better quality of life and childhood memories for the future. Also, in terms of accessibility it makes for things such as an easier school run, or if you have a smart home, then maybe your house switches off the lights for you while you are in the comfort of your bedroom. It’s really all about your physiological and mental well-being.
Whatever your reasons, it is best to consider your family’s immediate needs or your own personal needs. Ask yourself what it is that you are trying to achieve and what are the reasons behind your inspiration to renovate your home. The reasons you come up with will act as a guide, towards your next steps in renovating your home, be it an interior or a modern home exterior remodel that you need to do. Whether you are someone who feels that what people see on the outside first is what matters, or if you are someone who feels that their immediate space is the most important aspect the most important thing is that you feel good in your space. Safety and health issues are a little more straightforward when it comes to deciding on where you start your renovations. Be it because of a new baby coming into the house or preventing a gas leak in your home or live and exposed wire that needs to be sorted. The best, in this case, is always to start at the biggest threat that you are facing. Safety first!
What’s your budget?
Having looked at the various reasons why one might want to renovate, the next thing to consider is your budget. Remodeling isn’t very clear cut when it comes to figuring out how much you need to have in hand. The expense of remodeling can vary between the thousands and hundred of thousand. Before you decide which renovating options to go for look at the financial means that you have. If you are considering taking a loan, ask yourself if the renovations that are required will benefit you in the long haul. Are they worth getting into debt for? A loan will make more sense if you are considering renovations to rent out your home. However, if you are doing it for any other reason, it is best to pay cash, if you pay cash, you can control the amounts you spend and if you have a budget, it will help you stick to that budget.
Another thing you can do to have a cost-effective budget is to ask your contractor for a way to build that allows resistance to the elements, that is wear and tear due to the weather. This will prevent the need for future repairs and increase the value of you home if you need to sell or to rent it out. Below are some key pointers to help reduce the budget and make more cost-effective decisions for your modern home exterior remodel and your interior renovations
Remember to take your time as you go on this journey. Pick one or two rooms and gradually move from there. You could start out with something as simple as your fencing. Especially if you decide to take on a modern home exterior remodel project.
Consider using reusable materials. These are more cost-effective and environmentally friendly! But mainly cost-effective.
Use a mix of high- and low-end materials. You can figure out the balance of how you want to use them according to your needs.
Also, another idea to cut costs would be to wait for sales season or rather for things in your local furniture shop to get on sale. You get good quality for less and you save money for any unexpected costs that you might have.
If you have any DIY skills, you could also consider doing some of the renovations on your own.
The last key components to help in your decision-making process include taking care of your financial and emotional needs in your journey towards renovating your space. Stick to your budget! Leave at least 20% of your finances towards the project as leeway for any unexpected costs. Plan every step of your renovations once you have decided about where you want to start. This helps make things clear for contractors and leaves no room for any mistakes. Mistakes that can be quite costly might I add. Do your research when it come to the building materials and which contractors to go for. Make sure to ask for references from a prospective contractor. Ask friends and family who have the aesthetic you are looking for to recommend any contractors to you. Also, for your sanity and not get into unnecessary debt or end up with a half-finished home start slowly, do what works best for you and most of all, enjoy the process. Happy renovating!