Who doesn’t want a successful custom home build or renovation? The key question is , once you have decided to embark on the process , how do you make sure things run smooth or as smooth as possible , anyway? Well, here are some of our best tips to ensure you win along the way!

Bringing in Experts

One of the best decisions you can make is to utilize an experienced team of experts to design, manage and execute your project. Hiring a design expert for their expertise can eliminate hours of decisions , stress and costly mistakes. When working with your designer be open to their advice and recommendations, especially when it comes to practical and aesthetic decisions. This trust can lead to a more cohesive and well-executed design.

Plan Ahead

Make decisions early and stick to the plan: Spend ample time in the planning phase to make decisions about materials, colors, and layouts. Once the plan is set, try to minimize changes. This will help keep the project on schedule and within budget, reducing stress for everyone involved. When you are working with a team it is important to trust the process and allow it to work. A detailed plan will always insure you get the best outcome possible.

Communication

From the outset, have detailed discussions with your designer and team about your vision, preferences, and needs. Ensure that you set a realistic budget and timeline. Ask questions and remember a budget isn’t an arbitrary number you feel comfortable spending on your project. Communicate what your preferred budget is and remember , the actual cost is based on the market conditions at the time the contractor provides a bid. Your team will communicate that when received. Regularly review progress and maintain open lines of communication throughout the project. It is a must that there be only one primary point of contact.
These are very simple but definitely effective ways to ensure your project runs as smooth as possible.