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An apartment renovation can be every homeowner\u2019s dream \u2014 and nightmare. On the one hand, homeowners are excited about turning their homes into the spaces they\u2019ve always dreamed about, but they\u2019re also worried about the possibility of costs spiraling out of control. If you\u2019re planning a renovation on your apartment, keep these tips in mind.<\/p>\n

1. To create your budget, add up your projected costs \u2026.. then double it.<\/strong>
\nBudgets written down on paper make total sense, but they often don\u2019t anticipate everything that could come up during the reno. You may discover that your subflooring is severely damaged and needs to be replaced before you can even think about laying down that Brazilian walnut flooring you\u2019ve had your heart set on. Or maybe there\u2019s heretofore undiscovered water damage that will need to be repaired. If you haven\u2019t set aside a cushion for the unexpected, you could find yourself spending a lot more than you\u2019d planned. By automatically doubling your estimated budget, you\u2019ll be able to anticipate and deal with any unexpected expenses.<\/p>\n

2. First do what you have to do, and then you can do what you want to do.<\/strong>
\nThe phrase \u201cWork now , play later\u201d can totally be used when it comes to your NYC apartment renovation. Whether you\u2019re putting together a $10k job or you\u2019re planning to drop half a million dollars on your renovation, it\u2019s natural that you want something that reflects all of your hard work (and money) with an obvious aesthetic upgrade. Everyone loves the sexy part of home renovations \u2014 picking out the Carrara marble countertops, or deciding between an AGA or a Wolf range, or figuring out which Farrow & Ball paint shade will best show off your fabulous living room while bringing out the color of your eyes.
\nBut while there\u2019s nothing cool about, say, spending $30k on a plumbing upgrade, If your apartment needs under-the-hood fixes, make those first. There\u2019s no point in \u201cputting lipstick on a pig.\u201d Take care of the plumbing issues, electrical problems, or any damage that\u2019s causing issues with your apartment. It may mean slicing some of the budget for the more cosmetic fixes or postponing some of them, but in the end, you\u2019ll be thankful you did. If you ignore glaring structural issues with your apartment, you\u2019ll pay much, much more for them in the long run \u2014 and fixing them later might even mean having to tear out your precious aesthetic upgrades in the process.<\/p>\n

3. Consider using less expensive materials.<\/strong>
\nYou may have your heart set on an all-marble kitchen, but mixing some of your surfaces with a less expensive material like butcher block can save you several thousand dollars or more. If you find that you have to spend more than you thought on structural and behind-the-scenes issues, be creative when it comes to your aesthetic fixes.<\/p>\n

4. Don\u2019t go cheap when it comes to contractors.<\/strong>
\nYou may think that if one plumbing contractor gives you a bid for $5k and another gives you a bid for $9k, it\u2019s an obvious choice: Go with the cheaper option and have more money to spend later. Well, you could assemble a line that wraps around the city a thousand times filled with people who\u2019d tell you they wish they hadn\u2019t made that decision. When it comes to NYC apartment renovations, don\u2019t cut corners that you will regret later. Go with the contractor with the great reputation who\u2019ll do it right the first time. This strategy will save you money down the road.<\/p>\n

Apartment Renovation : How to Do It Right<\/a> by Sakai Blue | Coldwell Banker Blue Matter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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