Ep 134 - How To Survive A Home Renovation with Kandrac and Kole Client Cindy Murphy
On today’s episode of Inside Design, longtime Kandrac and Kole Interior Design client, Cindy Murphy, joins Joann to discuss her recent home renovation. What started as a small kitchen renovation, grew into a much bigger project. Cindy knows what it’s like to work through all the excitement and challenges that come with a major renovation, so she is sharing her experience with us today. Tune in to our conversation to learn why Cindy and her husband chose to stay in their home of fifteen years and undergo major construction, the pros and cons of renovating, and much more.
In This Episode:
[05:25] Why Cindy and her husband chose not to move and renovate their home of fifteen years.
[07:40] Cindy shares the pros and cons of her house before and after the renovation.
[11:00] Why working with an architect can make home renovations so much easier and unique.
[14:35] Cindy’s favorite parts of her new kitchen and other must-haves.
[18:32] Why you don’t have to replace your furniture during a home renovation.
[19:13] Cindy reveals some unexpected challenges that came with the renovation.
[21:00] Designers are advocates for their clients.
[23:35] Make sure your builders are experienced with the elements you want in your renovation.
[26:30] Cindy’s advice for homeowners about to start a home renovation.
Key Takeaways:
Before you decide to move or begin a home renovation, ask yourself “what makes you happy?”
Just because you are renovating, doesn’t mean you have to replace all of your furniture. Instead, you can replace some throw pillows, your lighting, or your coffee table to give your furniture new life.
Renovating your longtime home can bring out a lot of emotions.
Communication between clients, designers, contractors, and architects is key for home renovations.
Finding the right people to execute unique designs can be tricky. Finding builders that are experienced with those elements is important.
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