When talking about a home remodel, the mind usually fast-forwards to the actual construction work: that period when walls are torn down, old fixtures are removed and brand-new materials are installed. However, spending enough time on the design phase is even more important than the execution. There are many reasons for this. One of the area’s leading home renovation contractors, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Wilmington, discusses them here:

1. Prevent potential issues. You don’t want to find out that certain design choices clash in the worst way after the remodel has been completed. This is far less likely to happen if you take your time in the design phase, however. Before the work starts, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to tweak the blueprints. Have you just discovered that your project will require more square footage than you thought? Perhaps that color palette is a bust. No worries; you’ll be able to make the necessary changes to the design with no harm done. 
2. Gain awareness. The design phase allows you to see what will work perfectly in your remodel, and what won’t. After all, it’s one thing to gather inspiration and collect ideas, and another to actually incorporate them into your home remodeling job without any issues. Again, the last thing you want is to discover that the aesthetic you spent so much time on isn’t cohesive with the rest of the room’s design, or that the project itself doesn’t comply with local building codes and regulations. 
3. Ensure smooth transitions. Are you renovating only one room inside your home? This doesn’t mean it won’t affect the rest of your living spaces. To create a smoother transition between the remodeled area and adjoining rooms, the aesthetics and overall atmosphere should be consistent. During the design phase, take a closer look at how walls and flooring will flow from one space to the next, then include them in your plan to encourage a continuous transition.
4. Finalize your design choices. No homeowner wants change orders because they are not only stressful, they’re expensive as well. By taking your time in the design phase of your home upgrade, whether it involves a new closet design or a bath remodel, you can finalize your decisions and avoid problems down the line. 

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If you don’t know where you are in the design phase, turn to DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Wilmington for assistance. We’ll be more than happy to help you with your home remodel so you can enjoy a smooth, worry-free experience. We serve homeowners in and around Wilmington, Cape Fear, Ogden, Forest Hills and Pine Valley, NC. Call us today at (910) 212-5889 or fill out this contact form to start a conversation!