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Use this 6-Step Home Remodeling "Quick Guide" to review home decor and interior design needs. It assembles information you need and outlines it using a step-by-step view.
Before you redecorate your home, run some financial numbers to determine whether your project is a smart investment.
The numbers include the estimated costs, home value assessment, financing costs, and other related calculations.
Review cost-related issues to interior design (remodeling) vs. buying a new home.
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link to notes: analyze the numbers |
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estimate the cost of your project |
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get your home value |
Your 2nd step to interior design/home decor is deciding what you would like to do and collecting ideas.
This includes reviewing -
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Step 3 is sketching your ideas on paper (or digitally) and developing the spec plan.
The spec plan determines what type interior design considerations that will be needed. It will also contain the product specifications for each decor element such as type, location, style, room other.
You will use the spec plan and architectural design to bid the project out to an interior design contractor.
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Step 4 is finding and negotiating the project with an interior designer or decorator.
Give your remodeling ideas and specs to a contractor for review and bid analysis.
Use the local network (aligned with HomeAdvisor) to find the right person for your project.
Review guides for contractor selection and negotiation.
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Step 5 is arranging financing once you select the interior designer for your project.
Using the equity value in your home is one of the best financing option for interior design and decor. Start with a home equity line of credit or a bank equity program.
Other options may include cash-out refinancing, personal savings, and/or financing from home improvement contractors.
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Step 6 is where the project begins.
It starts with setting up the work area, installing everything that needs to be replaced, rearranging furniture where needed, putting in the final touches, etc.
It also means working with the contractor, managing the project, and getting the remodeling project inspected before releasing any funds.
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working with the contractor |
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managing the home remodeling project |
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about a home project inspections |
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find home inspector |
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The 2nd step for interior room design is deciding what you would like to do. This includes reviewing home decor ideas, architectural styles, home pics and more.
Our collection of photo remodeling ideas for interior design and decor.
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home decor |
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living / family room |
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home den/library |
An excellent resource for remodeling/decorating trends is to view house plans from leading architects and 3rd party resources.
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house plans |
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more house plans |
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architectural styles |
some google images
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home decor ideas |
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interior home styles |
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wall decor ideas |
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fireplace ideas |
3rd party resources
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10 clever ways to transform your home |
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interior design trends |
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best home decor images |
View our selected gallery modules for home decor.
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gallery: display books |
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gallery: enjoying fireplace |
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gallery: general home decor |
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gallery: abstract home decor |
Get ideas for home decor from online merchants ...
View n' compare products from retail merchants
retail: CANDLES |
retail: CLOCKS |
retail: INTERIOR FOUNTAINS |
retail: FLOOR & ROOM ART |
retail: MIRRORS |
retail: SOFA DECOR |
retail: TABLE TOP ART |
retail: WINDOW TREATMENTS |
View Amazon's Bestsellers for home decor and interior design ...
amazon: CANDLES |
amazon: CLOCKS |
amazon: INTERIOR FOUNTAINS |
amazon: FLOOR & ROOM ART |
amazon: MIRRORS |
amazon: SOFA DECOR |
amazon: TABLE TOP ART |
amazon: WINDOW TREATMENTS |
Finally, view this indexed directory to product information from manufacturers and retail operations.
links to home improvement directory
search: home decorate |
search: international decor |
search: living room |
Your interior home decorating plan will require specs for design, color, furniture, light remodeling and more ...
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about developing your remodeling plan |
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some design considerations |
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search architect - draftsperson |
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about spec planning |
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FREE: Spec Planning Sheet |
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FREE: Spec Budgeting Worksheet |
youtube: DYI fascinating interior trends |
youtube: DYI modern hallway design |
youtube: DYI wall decoration ideas |
youtube: DYI creative wall shelves ideas |
youtube: DYI bathroom decorating ideas |
Need help designing and laying out your interior decor? Use our pre-screened home decorator contractor search.
Decorators & Designers |
Furniture Professionals |
Additions & Remodels |
Cleaning Services | Flooring |
Electrical Wiring | Painting & Staining |
Walls & Ceiling | Windows & Doors |
View sample product pics that can be used in your home decor design. View the product pic gallery to formulate ideas.
Resource and manufacturer listing of home improvement products for each section of your home interior decor.
What about financing? That is always the big question: how to pay for home interior design within a budget ...
step1: What Type of Financing |
step2: Running the Numbers |
step3: Getting Qualified |
step4: Becoming a Bank |
step5: Start Your Application for Financing |
FREE: Download Lender Shopping Sheet |
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about financing home remodeling |
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getting yourself qualified |
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check your credit |
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view the BANK EQUITY program |
FREE tools to help with home improvement decision and planning and arranging home improvement financing ...
Home Remodeling Tools |
Home Financing Tools |
Estimate Home Remodeling Costs |
Get Your Home Value |
Budget for Home Improvement |
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Sometimes you don't need a major home improvement to make your home comforting and up-to-date. Changing up your room decor can make your home feel new again.
So start with this step-by-step guide after you review the home decor ideas and topics above. This step plan will help plan and manage the redecorating of your interior home.