Would you like certain rooms in your home to be more ergonomic, more spacious and up to date? This is how it all begins. The dream becomes reality, they leave room for research and inspiration. You then find yourself consulting the websites of interior designers and contractors and establishing a realistic budget with your spouse. First, here are some important tips from our interior designer to know before renovating.
The designer and the subcontractors
Renovating your home is a major challenge, however surrounding yourself with the right team greatly helps you through this process. The renovation is not simply a matter of design but of teamwork that includes all quarters of the trades, i.e. the general contractor, the designers, the interior designers and all the other professionals necessary according to the scope. of your project.
Questions answers
A good interior designer will listen to your ideas, clarify your questions and plan the scope of the work to be done. You may have already signed a contract with the contractor of your choice (after several meetings and steps in order to have quotes to compare). If so, it may happen that he will recommend an interior designer if necessary. In all scenarios, the team you will have in place will be able to answer all your questions, set realistic goals in order to move forward.
The choice of professionals
Will your minor bathroom renovation require permits, an engineer, an architect, etc.? Your contractor and interior designer will recommend these services based on the scope of work. This is when you're getting into legality, so it's important to get it right.
Trust the professionals
Your project must meet Health and Safety requirements. If you hire a general contractor, they will be responsible for managing their requirements. It is important to choose a contractor who has his RBQ license (Régie du bâtiment du Québec). This verification will avoid problems related to the legality of his work even if it does not in any way guarantee the skills of the contractor. In order to validate his expertise, you can ask for references from previous similar projects.
The production of technical plans
Once you've signed a formal contract, it's time to work out the schedule. Your designer, interior designer or contractor's company will produce computer-aided design (CAD) technical drawings for all future contractors. This step is necessary for the good coordination of all.
The preparation
1. Dream
Visit inspirational websites such as Houzz, Pinterest, bathroom and kitchen manufacturers, interior designers and contractors and get inspired.
2. Design Book a free consultation with our interior designer who will help you interpret your needs and create technical drawings that you can provide to a contractor/builder.
3. Details Work with your interior designer on finishes and fixtures so your team can get a true cost estimate. They can then plan the plumbing, lighting and electrical aspects of your project.
4. Due Diligence It is important to question the contractors and educate yourself about the process so that you are also aware of your responsibilities throughout the renovation. It is important that a member of your family is available during the construction site to answer any questions or to make a quick decision.
5. Declutter Also depending on the type of project, plan to relocate certain elements during the renovation process. The work environment will become messy, so protect your home.
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