What to do first in my condo redecoration?
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Janet Pizaro on May 15, 2016Personally I would start with the rooms that need the least amount of work.Helpful Reply
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Jud706938 on May 15, 2016I would do the room that stresses you out the most, then carry that motivation down the list!Helpful Reply
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M on May 15, 2016The kitchen is the heart of the home. Smaller,easier jobs can be done at the end..when you are too pooped to popHelpful Reply
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Marilyn Zaruba on May 15, 2016Definitely the kitchen followed by the bathrooms. Just jump in and do it. You will be so proud of your accomplishments.Helpful Reply
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Emily on May 15, 2016I would not start with individual rooms but rather with the painting. This is the easiest, least expensive, and makes a huge initial improvement.Helpful Reply
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Jane Harriss Naus on May 15, 2016Hi! Wow! You have a big project - but one I am sure you can handle! Do you have before pictures? If not, take a lot of them - you will need them as you work for locating & relocating items. I had a couple of questions for you to consider before you start: Budget - do you have one, if so, add 15%. I have done SEVERAL renos & they almost all come in over budget due to some issue - hiring a plumber, when you didn't think you needed one or relocating a electrical plug - needing additional or new carpet pad, etc. The Plan - this is the MOST IMPORTANT. Plans are made to be changed, but if you have one, you have a guide. With your plan (which may include a floorplan & furniture plan), keep your swatches of paint colors, flooring, fabrics - this will help you decide if the couch looks "wrong" or if you think it will be ok, but you are not sure - get a sample of whatever you are looking at & take it home to see if it works in your space! As for "where" to start - it is subjective, but I suggest you decide what you want to tear up first & what is more important to you. For example, if you are going to live in it while you work on it, what do you need first? The kitchen? The bath? Are you a neat freak? If so, do the dirtiest part first! One more suggestion - I re-did a condo once & we put wood floors over the WHOLE floor (except baths & laundry - which got ceramic tile). It made cleaning easier & brought a small space a cohesive look. We used engineered wood floors. We also used the same light taupe walls throughout & painted ALL the trim white. In addition, we used some less expensive options like bead board for the kitchen backsplash (strips not the panel) & added a few unconventional ideas - like hidden panels in the linen closet under the bottom shelf to hide valuables when we traveled. We also scoured craigslist, yard sales, estate sales, auctions & the classifieds for building materials, the 'right' sized chair (to be recovered in custom fabric), or a used light fixture to be re-painted in our colors. Just a few suggestions! Oh, one more suggestion - since it sounds like you are not moving walls or changing anything major you might want to try to start with a quick fix to start with. If the bath just needs paint, lighting, just the frills - do that first... That will give you the most bang for your buck & you will be able to pat yourself on the back for a job well done before you take on a bigger project! It helps to balance big & small I think - then it doesn't get overwhelming! Have a great time & enjoy the ride! It will be frustrating at times, but you will reap the benefits in the end with a beautiful custom home to enjoy for several years to come!Helpful Reply
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Abbigail Hunter on May 15, 2016Jane start with what will give you the most bang for your buck and the reward will help you get through the whole redo.Helpful Reply
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Trixie63 on May 17, 2016I always do the master bedroom. This way there is one finished room that is ready for us at the end of the day. I'd head to the kitchen next.Helpful Reply
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