How Planning Your Design First Saves Time, Money, and Stress
When we finished renovating a 3,000-square-foot home on a 1-acre lot in under 6 months and on budget, it wasn’t luck. It was a well-thought-out strategy. The key step was completing the full design before construction started.
Before we get into the details, check out our featured project:
Maison 1975. Watch the YouTube video walkthrough and browse the shoppable post to see the transformation.
Maison 1975 full renovation video walkthrough
A Fully Laid-Out Design = A Smooth Renovation
Most delays, budget issues, and costly mistakes arise from making decisions during the build. When you plan every detail ahead, you’re in control instead of reacting to problems.
Here’s what happens when the design is set before breaking ground:
1. You Get a Clear, Firm Budget
Contractors can't provide accurate quotes without knowing your exact materials, finishes, and specs. Without a complete design, their pricing is just guesswork. When the design is finished, your budget is based on facts, not estimates.
2. You Stay on Schedule
Late decisions and long lead times cause most delays. By finalizing your selections early, your team can order everything before it’s needed. This keeps construction on track.
3. You Make Smarter, More Informed Choices
No one makes great decisions under pressure. Rushing to choose tiles or hardware while the team waits creates stress. With design settled early, every choice is made clearly, not in panic. This means fewer regrets and no last-minute “uh-ohs.”
See It All Come Together in Maison 1975
Want to see planning in action? Check out our latest project—Maison 1975—where this approach brought the vision to life on time and on budget.
Watch the video walkthrough on YouTube
Explore the shoppable Maison 1975 post to find your favorite pieces.
Ready to Renovate with Confidence?
Finalizing your design before starting is the best choice, whether you’re updating one room or doing a full renovation.
Let Sentenac House Interiors help you have a smooth and easy experience. We plan everything before construction starts.
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