In deciding to take on the daunting task of a kitchen or bath remodel, where do you start? Many homeowners believe the local home improvement center is a good place. Let me explain why this can sometimes be a great place to start.

Lets say you have just bought a home. You have only lived in it for a couple months. You are still unpacking and getting to know the place. The ins and outs of the space, how it flows and how you use it. This process takes time. Jumping into a remodeling project in the first couple months can be successful if you know exactly how you want the space to flow. How many homeowners can honestly say they can make those decisions about a space they plan on spending the next ten years in? Not many.

Home improvement centers are great for getting ideas about current trends, looking at materials and starting a dialogue with yor spouse. When it comes to remodeling your kitchen or bath, they are really efficient at providing an estimate for exactly what you want. But what if you are still trying to explore options for the space? What if you aren't sure if you can work within the allotted floor plan or need to create an addition or add a door or window? 

Designers have worked on thousands of projects to draw past experience from.  They have been known to wear multiple hats and have become very good at it. Some people liken it to a therapist, personal coach, technical expert, fashion designer, project manager, personal chef and interior architect. Layers upon layers of experience in all these areas make designers excel in this profession. We thrive on diversity and multi tasking. Success is in the details and we can recite codes, fabric contents, ergonomic requirements, aesthetic trends and personal experience effortlessly. Our brains are capable of storing technical data on one hand and selecting an gorgeous color scheme on the other.

Home improvement centers have created a great benefit for home owners and handymen alike. But would you want to put your design selections in the hands of a handyman? Some of them are very talented, don't get me wrong. However; a little guidance from a designer can forsee what seem like minor decisions from becoming thousand dollar "oopsies".

Now wouldn't you want to spend a few hours up front making sure the space turns out spectacular, rather than a cookie cutter space across the aisle from the faucets? 

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What is Interior Renewal?

Janson + Janson is capable of renewing your interior style by enhancing what you have.

Perhaps you have mismatched wood furniture and need a unified color or finish. Your upholstery is outdated and need of a new fabric. Paint colors are dull and need new life. Your furniutre layout is not working and needs a new space plan. Your home is cluttered and needs organization. 

Why not hire our Interior Renewal Team to put together a fresh, functional and affordable plan to breathe new design life into your home.