Vancouver home renovations aren’t all about aesthetics. There is so much more to consider than how your home will look after the work is done – your family’s lifestyle plays a major role in the renovation process, the materials, the budget and the interior layout.
Before beginning home renovations, we recommend asking yourself some analytical questions. You won’t find these questions on most renovation guides.
7 questions to ask yourself before your Vancouver home renovations
- Thinking of the first sentimental item in my home that I could never throw out: What is it, and why does it mean so much to me?
- What does a typical weeknight look like in our home? Who is here, do we go out, what kind of tasks get done, and how does our family relax?
- What does a typical weekend look like in our home? Who is here, do we go out, what kind of tasks get done, and how does our family relax?
- If my kids could redecorate the house, what colours and patterns would they paint on the walls? What furniture, if any, would they use and why?
- What is the most-used piece of furniture in our home?
- What is the most-used room in our home?
- What is the least-used room in our home?
Why lifestyle is so important to your Vancouver home renovations
The goal with the questions above is to assess your family’s lifestyle. While your personal tastes for interior design are important, your family will find more happiness and a quality of life that comes from a home designed to your activities, schedules and relaxation time.
That doesn’t mean there’s no room for style! You could also create boards on Pinterest to collect photos of homes you love, and show these to your renovations team to get the look you love as well.
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