Living Well: 5 Tips For Updating Your Home

Whether we’re meeting with one of our full-service clients or working with someone during the 3.5 hour consultations, we often meet people who are overwhelmed and not sure what to do when their home no longer works for them and their family.

And while various factors need to be considered, such as the resale value in your neighborhood versus investing into a home you will enjoy for years to come, it’s important to think through when updating your home.

5 Tips For Updating Your Home:

Assess What Is Working And Not Working For Your Family

Needs and desires evolve as children grow up and start their own families, so if your home is not working for you, it is time for a change.

Take an objective look and see what it is that you like and dislike about your home. Is it the finishes or furnishings that are dated or do you need a full blown renovation?

Hire A Great Team

Whether hiring an architect for a renovation/new build, a designer for new furnishings or a contractor for your project, your team should be one you can trust and will make the process enjoyable and ~~easy~~ easier for you.

As far as talent and expertise go, if there is a significant difference in the fees of whom you are interviewing, I can promise they offer different levels of service and expertise. Do your homework and ask why.

Perspective Is Everything

As we’ve mentioned before in previous blog posts, ordering new furnishings and renovations take time – but in the end, they are well worth the wait. Custom doesn’t happen overnight, but it’s these kind of details that make a home beautiful for years to come.

Custom cabinetry designed for a client, Dana Wolter Interiors, Graham Yelton Photography

Timeless Interior Design, Dana Wolter Interiors

Does Your Home Have Architectural Features and Customization?

What makes your home special and unique? Does it have strong enough architectural details that are in keeping with the style of the house, great light or intentional focal points to catch your eye?

Incorporating timeless, classic architectural elements and features will up-level the look of your home while also standing the test of time.

Invest Wisely

One of the most common questions clients ask is where to focus their budget during the renovation process.

I always recommend making sure the bones of the house are right first with beautiful finishes and natural materials. Furnishings and accessories should lightly layer in to soften and pull together each space.

Buy the best your budget allows and think longterm. Furnish a home with the intention that it will stay as is – or added to for a collected feel- for many years to come.

Classic, timeless Interior design — A mix of finishes and details for a collected look, Dana Wolter Interiors

We hope these tips help guide you during your next project. If we can help you update your dated home, reach out to us here or call us at 205-938-4848.

Have a great day,

Dana

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