CHAPTER 9
LIVING ROOM UPGRADES AND RENOVATIONS
Research and detailed planning are crucial when it comes to any successful remodeling project, especially when you are planning onmaking changes that include structural renovations and working within a set budget. Good planning can help you remain within budget, as you will have researched the costs of each step in advance. Developing ideas and setting them in motion towards successful execution takes time, so ensure that you do your homework, always have your budget in front of you, and write everything down. Once you have a general idea or theme for what you’d like to do, do some research on it and find examples of how the finished product will look. In planning renovations, think long-term, accounting for many years to come. If you are planning on having children within the next few years, take your future children into account while you are planning your renovations and upgrades. Your living room is where you are going to be entertaining guests, friends, family, or whoever else might frequent your home, and you want it to feel open, welcoming, and all-around inviting. There are
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