Decisions, decisions, decisions
When you consider enhancing your living space, options range from a minor tweak, a major overhaul or a brand-new space created from the ground up. Whether you opt to stay in place and spruce up your existing home or build a custom dream house, you have much to consider.
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Location, location, location
Naturally, your first consideration is location. Are you content with your current surroundings? Do you like the general look of your existing place? Is it structurally sound? Does it have good bones? Beauty is more than skin deep when you’re looking to remodel. The best results come from a solid foundation.
Before and after in Bull Valley
New or Improved?
Would you prefer to convert an existing home or start from the ground up? Make sure to consider:
- The extent of the work to be done in terms of your timing – are you ready to move in now and embark on projects as you go?
- Your temperament – do you have the patience to live through remodeling projects or are you better suited to building new and enjoying the finished project when it’s move-in ready?
- Your budget – what are the economics of updating vs. starting from scratch?
Think about the extent and depth of the remodeling necessary to bring the home up to your ideal standards. Whether it’s your current home or one in which you are considering investing, set realistic expectations about the work ahead. It is important to understand just how much you’re getting into before launching into a major project.
Has the property been properly maintained? Has it been regularly updated to keep pace with the times? Building codes, architectural trends and lifestyle design needs change over time. The degree of updating you’ve already done or that was done by previous owners, will reduce the need to bring elements of the existing structure up to standards.
Building Codes and Efficiency-Beyond Aesthetics
Enhancing an existing home requires that elements reflect the latest codes. Your contractor can help you understand needed updates. Major advancements have been seen in recent years in the efficiency and longevity of components including roofing, siding, water heaters, furnaces and wall systems. Even building materials themselves have changed dramatically resulting in long-term satisfaction and low maintenance. Did you know that today’s technology includes roofs with lifetime warranties and paint that can hold up for 25 years?
Whole House Remodel – before and after
Architectural Trends and Lifestyle Demands
Like building codes, design trends change over time and can be costly to alter. Great rooms, lofts, cedar shake siding, and window configurations are prime examples: styles change throughout the decades and can leave a house looking dated. Set realistic expectations and be prepared to update these architectural elements for a contemporary look.
Lifestyles change too. These days, less is more. Smaller home footprints emphasize quality over quantity; packing more amenities into a more intimate space.
Whether you decide to upgrade in place, adopt a fixer-upper or start anew, Scholl Construction can help you make the most of the space you’re in. Give us a call today at 815-479-0910 to set up an appointment.
