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the New Lenox Patriot | July 7, 2016 | 11
10 Steps to a Pain-free Remodel
Make it your own.
Don’t design for your
neighbors or other people’s
perception of beautiful design.
Collect as many pictures as
possible and identify what
specifically you like about
them. Is it the color? Is it the
cabinet color? Or is it the
1. 2. 3.
layout? Etc.
Construction
services are not
the same
from one company to another.
It’s not like buying a car that
is made by the same
manufacturer. The way your
space is put together
5. 6.
is critical.
Avoid delivery
delays.
Don’t start until all items
have arrived to
the contractor.
9.
Visit a showroom.
Consult with one of their
designers and share your
ideas with them. Good
designers will guide you
through the process to
reach a coherent design.
Insist on using
trade professionals
for electrical and plumbing
work, even if you are not
obtaining a permit. This will
depend on the scope and
complexity of the project.
Don’t stress
over unexpected issues that
you will certainly run into.
Talk to your contractor and
work through them quickly
10.
and professionally. Don’t
delay your decisions because
you eventually have to
make them!
Don’t be
discouraged.
Design is an evolution, not a
revolution. It might take a
few tries to get the look and
design that fits your style.
Obtain a print-out
of the construction
schedule
to keep the project on
schedule and
7.
make sure it is
progressing on time with no
unjustified delays.
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Select a one stop
shop showroom
that can provide design and
installation services. This
centralizes the
responsibilities
4.
and give
you one party or person to
deal with.
Obtain a detailed
contract
with a clearly defined scope
to avoid any financial
disagreements. Specify all
model numbers
8.
and
allowances on the invoice.
Enjoy your new space,
Omar C.
Architect at Newline Design
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