5 Smart Tips If You Plan to Renovate Your Condo

It’s always exciting to step out of your comfort zone every once in a while. If the experience goes horribly, at least you learned a few new lessons along the way, right? Condo renovations, however, aren’t one of those YOLO (You Only Live Once) moments. Since it’ll be your first time doing so and you have minimal knowledge of the ins and outs of everything, it’s best to ask for help from the professionals. If you’re only looking to change a few key pieces on your unit, you can consult an interior designer. For major overhauls and repairs, it’s best to hire a contractor.

Since you’re the one spending this renovation, be assertive on how you want the finished product to come out. Redoing the finished project isn’t only impractical but also very time-consuming and stressful. But also remember that knowing what you want does not mean you have to be closed-minded to changes and compromises. While you might have already imagined how your unit will turn out, prepare to make compromises just in case.

If only this was a utopian world, you’d be free to buy all the appliances and art pieces you want and implement all the renovations in your unit. But this is reality, and setting and sticking to a budget is one of the most important aspects of the process. You need to know where every centavo goes—from labor to furniture, flooring, even to the wallpaper or wall paint you plan on using. You can also seek advice from your contractor to keep you on the right track.

Everyone wants the best of the best in life, in love, and even in the home. Since the finished unit is your new and improved home, it’s natural to be idealistic and think it will become perfect and impeccable. However, significant factors like budget, time constraint, and space limitation will affect the outcome, so it’s important to manage your expectations. But even if the finished model doesn’t meet 100% of your expectations, be proud of what you have achieved because a condo renovation is no easy feat!

While it might be inconvenient to find a short-term home while your unit is under construction, you must do so. Not only will you help the contractors do their jobs efficiently and quickly, but you also won’t have to tolerate all the mess and the noise that comes with renovation. Before starting the renovations, arrange to stay at a friend’s place or a close family member’s. If you have extra cash, you can even book a hotel room for a few days and think of it as a staycation instead of an evacuation!

Condo renovation can be a taxing process, but with these tips to guide you, you’ll find that you’ll be living in your dream residence before you know it. What are some of your condo renovation tips? Share them with us!

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