How to Make Home Remodeling in NYC Seamless As Possible

Table of contents

• Start With End Goal And Work Backwards
  
• Redefine Your Comfort Zone (For Now)
• Combine Renovation Projects When Possible
• Consider Compromise Without Regret

If home remodeling in NYC is on the horizon for you, a million different things will be crossing your mind. But before anything can begin to take shape, you have to decide how you want your new home to actually look. An experienced eye is particularly valuable here, able to help you better differentiate between the must-haves and the nice-to-haves of your gut renovation.

With a design-build firm like Gallery, we always start by asking our clients a lot of questions: How do you intend to use the renovated space? Do you like to entertain a lot? Do you plan to expand your family? Will this be your home for the foreseeable future or a profitable resale in the short term?

Gut renovations in NYC, especially within condos and co-op buildings, come with a few additional concerns that you may not be fully aware of: Will the board impose a deadline for the project? What additional measures does the alteration agreement impose?

Every instance of home remodeling in NYC is different: If you’re just renovating the kitchen or bathroom, then your lists may not be so extensive. But a full gut renovation in NYC tends to include more work, usually at the very least flooring and painting, and often custom carpentry as well. 

Therefore, start with an open mind and be realistic about your project. Consider that a good firm will take the time to understand your wants and needs and will work closely with you to ensure that you won’t regret the results. When interviewing contractors, design-and-build firms, or even architects, ask lots of questions. 

Make the most of your NYC gut renovation by keeping these important points in mind. 

[#Start]Start with the end goal and work backwards when home remodeling in NYC[#Start]

The answers to questions such as whether you plan to live in the home long-term or maximize its short-term ROI are the best place to start planning your NYC gut renovation. That’s because each goal describes two very different projects.

For example, upgraded flooring, painting, and general areas can maximize the space’s resale value. However, if the space will be your home, a more valuable investment would be to focus on kitchens, bathrooms, closets, and areas you use the most.

[#Zone]Redefine your comfort zone (for now)[#Zone]

If you currently live in the space you’re renovating, prepare to navigate a few uncomfortable realities. For example, if you don’t have the option to move into a short-term rental until the renovation is completed, consider the project’s impact on your daily life.

If you’re renovating the only bathroom in the home, what accommodations can you make for the next few weeks? If you’re having new floors installed, will you have somewhere to store your furniture until you can move it back in?

[#Combo]Combine your renovation projects when possible[#Combo]

If you’re comfortable and your budget allows, renovate as much of your home as you can in one fell swoop. Renovations are stressful, so why not combine the disruption into a single project?

With a complete gut renovation plan, you and your contractor can find even more ways to augment your nice-to-have list items into your must-have alterations. You’ll be less likely to change your mind halfway through the project and, like the average 30% who alter plans mid-renovation, end up going over budget.

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[#Willing]Be willing to compromise without regret during home remodeling in NYC[#Willing]

Above all, accept that every renovation comes with compromises. You live in the space, so making it an enjoyable place to spend time will ensure your money is well-spent. Do you love to cook? Finally having the kitchen layout and fixtures you always dreamed about will be priceless, with or without the shelves you saw on the showroom floor.

Full-Service Home Remodeling Contractors In NYC 

Undergoing home remodeling in NYC is complicated enough as it is. You will likely make compromises before it’s all over. The good news is that working with an all-inclusive contractor can help you check off more items on your nice-to-haves list than you could on your own.

As a full-service design-build firm in New York City, Gallery handles home renovations from start to finish, driving all aspects of a client's project from interior design and architectural planning to material selection + procurement and construction. Ready to renovate? Contact us for a consultation.