Open Concept Living: Is It Ideal for Your Space?Where to Start First When Revamping an Older Home 65

Open Concept Living: Is It Ideal for Your Space?Where to Start First When Revamping an Older Home 65

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Something happens when you walk into a room and think, “Yeah, this needs work”. That yellowed wall paint you've been putting off for years. The awkward hallway that drives you mad. Maybe the entryway that you just don't like.

You say, *“We'll get to it.”* And then you don't — until you finally do.

Redoing a home isn't all that glamorous. It's messy, expensive, loud, and filled with odd little choices. Switch plate covers suddenly feel like life-altering decisions. Who knew cabinet finish could spark so many arguments?

But still, it's worth it.

Not just because a new kitchen makes selling easier, or because energy-efficient lighting cut down your bills. It's worth it because your space should work for you. The way you exist in your space — it sets the tone.

And sometimes the best wins aren't the big-budget ones. Swapping a cabinet that always stuck. Removing a random column that was just annoying. Little fixes, big relief.

That said, don't get cocky. Sure, hang some shelves. But plumbing? Leave that to someone who knows what they're doing. Seriously. Better safe than sorry.

And yeah — spending is a thing. Everyone warns you to add extra. And they're right. Because once you get rolling, it's always something more. It's the plumbing. Then the hallway. Then “since we're already doing this…”.

And honestly? That's not a bad thing.

Homes evolve, and changing things up is just how it goes. It's not always about perfection. Sometimes it's just about making your place work better.

So whether you're fixing the get more info broken bits, it's a process. But it's also a fresh start. And if you ask me? That's why we do it.