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Greetings!
Happy New Year to all my valued clients and friends! I hope you have enjoyed a joyful holiday season and that you've been able to stop and take a breath and enjoy the company of family and friends.
As 2012 begins, hopefully you are feeling refreshed and full of energy to begin the New Year. This month I will share with you how to get into the right mindset to turn your dreams into projects that you can actually image tackling.
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5 Keys To Surviving A Home Remodeling Project
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The idea of remodeling can be very appealing when you are considering an update or change to the functionality of your space. Now is the perfect time to reflect on your home and on the updates you want to consider.
Maybe last year you had ample space for entertaining, but lacked a room to host out of town guests. Perhaps your kitchen and baths are tired and outdated and can be modernized to include so many more energy efficient appliances. Remodeling can enhance function as well as design.
- I recommend talking to an interior designer that specializes in construction design before you talk to your contractor. As a designer, I call in the contractor, and in some cases, an architect, early in the process to look at the proposed work to make sure there are not any structural limitations. A team of designer-architect-contractor brings 3 professionals together with different skill sets to ensure all aspects of the project are considered upfront to maximize the results.
- Discuss the impact of a remodeling project on your life and your family. It can be extremely stressful and you need to be prepared for the disruption. I usually recommend moving out if it is a large-scale remodel. It is difficult to live with the dust, disruption, and contractors in your home.
- If you have older pets, please have someone else take care of them during the remodel. The noise and dust is just as disturbing to your furry friends.
- If you are doing a kitchen remodel and you are staying in the home, have your contractor set up a mini-kitchen for you in the garage or other area that is accessible. Otherwise, your budget will need to include eating out for the time of the remodel, or lots of barbeques.
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- Don't start a remodel until all of the materials are on site. An unexpected long lead time or out of stock situation will certainly delay your planned finished date.
The good news is, when it is all over and you are now enjoying your new addition, kitchen, or bath you will be so pleased you decided to do so.
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Q: What little things can we do to transform an average bathroom from drab to fab?
A: Begin by identifying the focal point of the room. The design and accessories are then carefully selected to create the energy of the space. Fresh materials such as decorative painting - say Venetian plaster on the walls, or gilding the ceiling - will invigorate the space. Lighting, such as a new chandelier or a sophisticated pair of sconces, can enhance the mood. Lighting can be an element unto itself or simple work in support of other key design features. Start small, just by adding new towels, decorative hardware, a new mirror, or some updated accessories you will add cost-effective ways to brighten up a bathroom that needs some spice.
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Susan Marocco Interiors is a full service interior design firm, staffed with professional American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) who have the training and expertise to plan, schedule, execute and manage your project from concept to completion. Our firm creates interiors that are elegant, distinctive and comfortable. Our inspiration comes first from listening. We then meld our skills and experiences to our clients' wants and needs. We develop design solutions that reflect their taste and lifestyles. Our website has a variety of pictures of the work we have done for many of our clients and you are more than welcome to view them.
To find out how Susan Marocco Interiors can help you with all your design needs, please contact Susan at 1-914-234-7066 or via email.
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Thank you for your readership, input and questions. If you have any thoughts or suggestions on how to make it better, we are always eager to listen. If you would like to speak to us about your Interior Design needs, we would be pleased to be of service
www.SusanMaroccoInteriors.com
Tel: (914) 234-7066
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