Carrying Out a Room Remodel

Are you ready to update and refresh one of the rooms in your home with more than just a fresh coat of paint and some new decorations? The process of a room remodel can be time consuming, overwhelming and expensive, but we know some local professionals that can help make the process easier, affordable and worth it in the end. Read on to see who can help you during each step of your room remodel.
Planning
The best way to begin your room remodel is to sit down with a professional and discuss your wants and needs. Besides giving the room a new look, what are your other needs? More storage? More room to entertain? Whatever your wants and needs may be, a professional architect can help design the new room and get a sketch down on paper so you can better visualize the area.
With over 10 years of experience, Fine Architecture can help you with the planning process by creating custom floor plans, construction drawings, digital 2-D and 3-D drawings, sketches and fine hand-drawn renderings, as well as conducting a zoning analysis.
Turning Plans into Reality
Once your plans are on paper, it’s time to bring them to life. You can hire a general contractor to oversee the job and provide all of the services needed, or you can hire tradespeople on your own to get specific jobs done. The types of tradespeople needed will vary depending on what’s needed for your specific project.
If you’re remodeling your kitchen or bathroom, we suggest hiring Quality Home Center’s professional, licensed and insured installation team. Quality Home Center is your one-stop-shop to making your remodeling dreams come true, providing affordable, quality installation services for kitchens and bathrooms.
Merlino Marble & Granite is also a great choice if you’re remodeling your kitchen or bathroom, providing beautiful stone, tile, marble and granite options for backsplashes, countertops, showers, outdoor kitchens and more.
We can’t forget about paint and flooring. Whether you want carpet, tile, hardwood, laminate or vinyl, at Foglio’s Flooring Center you’ll find the flooring you need to match the paint color you choose and the style of your new room, all at an affordable price.
Finishing Touches
Once the necessary dirty work is done, it’s time to complete your remodeled room with furniture, accessories and décor. If you’re looking to save some money, consider purchasing unfinished wood furnishings from Jersey Shore Country Store at a lower price than already finished furniture. Choose your own paint or stain color and finish the furniture yourself! Along with saving money, this process guarantees that your furniture will correspond with your color scheme and décor.
If finishing furniture isn’t your thing, Find’s Furniture offers a variety of unique, brand-name home furnishings for almost every budget. If you are unsure of the perfect way to complete your room’s look, the staff at Find’s Furniture can help!
If you’re into antiques, another way to save money is by buying furnishings and décor at a thrift store. North End Thrift offers a wide range of items at affordable prices including antiques, collectibles, furniture and more.
Room Remodel Tips:
• Whether you hire a general contractor or tradespeople, make sure they have up-to-date licenses and certifications, liability insurance and workers’ comp.
• When looking for a general contractor or tradespeople, start with recommendations from family and friends.
• Research any legal restrictions, building codes and necessary documentation. Apply for a variance if needed, which will give you special permission to disregard a particular ordinance. This information can usually be found at your local city hall or online.
• Set a budget and create a detailed plan for all project activities. This will help you stick to your budget and see where you should save and where you can splurge.