It is incredibly rare to find one's self in a completely ideal real estate situation. The wear and tare of time can be quite unkind to homes yet those classically built models just seem to appeal to many of us. Beyond that the aesthetic of a place remodeled in some time between the 50's and the 80's could look to some like a faded museum piece, heck even the 90's have not aged terribly gracefully in the intervening decades. No one is looking to gut their entire home and start over but sometimes it seems like the only way. The style of the times marches on and when it comes to owning a home it would seem silly to not give it your all in an attempt to have the best possible place to live.
Living rooms and bedrooms are easily remodeled with some new upholstery, updated wallpaper and paint, some fresh furniture and the latest in entertainment electronics. These rooms can have a vintage feel without feeling entirely out of time with your current moment. New window treatments can help define the space exactly as you see fit, defining the flow of light into a room is a great way to make a home your own without completely remodeling the whole room. Interior designers are a great help in advising with these areas of the house. You might be shocked at how their expertise can open up your own sense of how best to lay out your room.
Bathroom and kitchen redesign of course are much larger projects and for one reason or another will likely seem more prescient to a new home owner buying a long dormant "fixer upper." This is because the use of loud tiles and jarringly blaring colors in these rooms was so prevalent for so long and now seems as out of time as outdoor plumbing. Plumbing of course is the other problem in these areas where sink, toilet and tub replacement become major considerations when redesigning is discussed. Here too though an interior designer can take the reins or help you to rethink your home without having to break the bank. A custom bathroom is not as far out of your price range as you may think, you simply have to be wise about the choices you make and confident that you will want to live with them for a long time.
Fixing up your new home should not be stressful though inevitably it will be. With the help of an interior designer and a leisurely attitude you can make the most of your space and your money. Making sure that you have the proper space planning will be rewarding for years to come so not rushing in is advisable for your future and your sanity.
By Mark Etinger
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