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Use this 6-Step Home Remodeling "Quick Guide" to review needs for the inner rooms. It assembles information you may need and outlines it using a step-by-step view.
Before you remodel or redecorate your home inner rooms, 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 inner room (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 inner room design and 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 room design considerations that will be needed. It will also contain the product specifications for each design element such as room remodeling, furniture, design layout, room makeover, 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 inner room design 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 home living (inner room remodeling) is deciding what you would like to do. This includes reviewing interior room ideas, architectural styles, home pics and more.
Our collection of photo remodeling ideas for home living and interior room design.
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furniture |
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home den/home office |
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living / family room |
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home entry/stairway |
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sun room |
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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living room interior design |
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home den design ideas |
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home entryway ideas |
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sunroom designs |
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types of home furniture |
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 interior home.
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gallery: living/family room |
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gallery: sofas |
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gallery: entry/hallway |
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gallery: den/library |
Shop furniture and other items for living and family room, entry way and foyer, hallway, sunroom, and other interior living rooms.
View n' compare products from retail merchants
shop LIVING ROOM FURNITURE |
shop HOME DEN/LIBRARY |
shop SHOP HOME ENTRY - HALLWAY |
shop SUNROOM - CONSERVATORY |
shop CLASSIC FURNITURE |
shop MODERN FURNITURE |
shop FIREPLACES |
View Amazon Home for the living room, family room, home entry, foyer, hallway, sunroom and other rooms ...
amazon Living Room Furniture |
amazon Home Den/Library |
amazon Home Entry/Hallway |
amazon Sunroom - Conservatory |
amazon Classic Furniture |
amazon Modern Furniture |
amazon Fireplaces |
Finally, view this indexed directory to product information from manufacturers and retail operations.
links to home improvement directory
search: living room |
search: den/library |
search: entry/foyer |
search: sun room |
Your home living design plan may require planning and specs for furniture design, layout, lighting, interior decor 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 $300 living room makeover |
youtube: DYI extreme makeover |
youtube: DYI hallway makeover |
youtube: DYI book shelving units |
youtube: DYI make a four season room |
Need help designing and implementing a living room floor plan? Use our pre-screened home interior specialists servicing your area.
Furniture Professionals |
Decorators & Designers |
Additions & Remodels |
Cleaning Services | Flooring |
Electrical Wiring | Painting & Staining |
Walls & Ceiling | Windows & Doors |
View sample product pics that can be used for your home living furniture design. View the product pic gallery to formulate ideas.
Resource and manufacturer listing of home improvement products for each section of your home living area.
What about financing? That is always the big question: how to pay for all of your home living furniture without breaking the 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 |
Workbench Life |
That isn't cheap! Buying furniture pieces for every living area of your home can add up. So it's best to plan what you need and view options that can work.
Let's start with this step-by-step guide after you review the home living ideas and topics above to help plan and manage your home living needs.