4 Ways to Reduce Stress When Renovating
Could creating a beautiful bathroom or the kitchen of your dreams wreak havoc on your life? In one word, yes. High expectations, ballooning budgets, things that go creak (and crash and boom) in the night, a phalanx of strangers coming and going and limited access to those amenities you’ve grown accustomed to – like running water and working appliances – can get to anyone. While you can’t escape the anxieties tied to a major bathroom or kitchen reno, you can definitely lay the foundation for a less stressful one.
INTERESTING ARCHITECTURE TRENDS
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WHY ARE THESE TRENDS COMING BACK AGAIN?
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WHAT TRENDS DO WE EXPECT TO START GROWING IN THE COMING FUTURE?
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WHY IS IMPORTANT TO STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE ARCHITECTURE TRENDS?
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WHAT IS YOUR NEW FAVORITE ARCHITECTURE TREND?
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Could creating a beautiful bathroom or the kitchen of your dreams wreak havoc on your life? In one word, yes. High expectations, ballooning budgets, things that go creak (and crash and boom) in the night, a phalanx of strangers coming and going and limited access to those amenities you’ve grown accustomed to – like running water and working appliances – can get to anyone. While you can’t escape the anxieties tied to a major bathroom or kitchen renovation, you can definitely lay the foundation for a less stressful one.
1) Be realistic:
A tiny north-facing bungalow bathroom is unlikely to ever become a sun-drenched, loft-style retreat (except in your dreams). Work with what you have – flip through books and magazines for attractive similarly sized bathrooms. Your bath may have the potential to become a cozy Moroccan-inspired cocoon.
2) Come up with a project budget:
Then add another 10 percent for unplanned expenses. Go to kitchen and bath showrooms and see what your renovation budget can buy. Labour and materials add up fast, as do miscalculations both big (“Why did we think our old appliances would match our new kitchen?”) and small (“Did I say matte finish for the paint? I meant gloss!”).
3) Expect waiting times:
Stock cabinetry can take more than a month or two to arrive; custom cabinetry takes even longer. Murphy’s Law dictates that the one perfect shade of granite for your bathroom countertop will be out of stock when you want it. Or that the charcoal-coloured slate flooring you ordered will arrive in green. Also, the dearth of skilled labourers means you may have to wait (and wait) to get certain types of work done. Ask your supplier for the ETA of your product and follow up on your orders – yes, this is the time to be a squeaky wheel. Do the same with your contractor. Always be polite; you’re asking for accountability here, not miracles.
4) Don’t sweat the small stuff:
Or the not-so-small stuff, like a demolition’s worth of plaster crumbs, wood splinters and dust. While many contractors will take care of the basic cleanup after a renovation (waste disposal, a general vacuum and mopdown), consider hiring a heavy-duty cleanup crew for a really thorough job if you have the money. Expect to pay around $675 for a one-day visit from a team of four. Have no fear: If they run out of renovation-related tidying, they’ll get busy reorganizing your closet or garage. After all, you have better things to do with your time, like enjoying your new kitchen or bathroom.
