Why does your house need a remodel … really WHY?

You’re thinking about a remodel. You have a budget in mind, a Pinterest board full of perfect tile, and a list of things in your house that just aren’t working. But stop right there. 

Before you hire a contractor or pick out a single fixture, I need you to answer the single most important question you will ask in this entire process:

Why does your house need a remodel?   I mean, does it? Seriously?

Knowing the underlying why, what you are truly trying to achieve in your life, will ultimately control what your remodel costs, how many parts of your house it affects, and everything down to the last tile choice.

It’s the only thing that will keep your remodel on track, keep you going when the planning gets slow or expensive, and help you avoid all the “shoulds” that will make a project unnecessarily stressful and pricey.

Oh AND without sticking to your why, you’re much more likely to take on a remodel that ends up damaging your home’s mid-century character!

So let’s talk about how to get under the surface of your remodeling why …

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Getting to a Plan for Your Remodel

29 min readA clear plan for your remodel is the key to avoiding stress, staying on budget, and making sure your mid-century home updates improve your daily life.

You’ve been dreaming about updating your mid-century home. But you feel overwhelmed about where to start. Let’s explore how to create a clear plan for your remodel—one that helps you move forward with confidence, avoid costly mistakes, and makes your home work better for you.

What you DON’T need to get to a plan

The best part?  You don’t need a 50-page architectural set of blueprints and specifications to make a successful change to your home.

What you do need …

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