Where to Begin: A Strategic Approach to Renovating Your Home

Thinking about renovating your home but feeling completely overwhelmed? You’re not alone.

Whether you have a mix of small updates and major projects, a budget you’re unsure how to allocate, or a timeline that feels impossible to pin down, it’s natural to feel stuck before you even begin.

At Style and Space, our goal is to clear the noise, help you make sense of your home, and develop a game plan that aligns with your vision, lifestyle, and investment goals.

Renovations don’t have to feel chaotic—with the right strategy, they can be exciting, transformative, and even empowering.

Step 1: Walk the Home & Dream Big

Before we get into the details, we take a holistic look at your home. Room by room, we analyze:

• What you love

• What isn’t working

• The materials and finishes you’re drawn to

• What feels outdated or misaligned with your style

• How you move through the space and what could function better

We compile all these insights into a master list, noting immediate needs, long-term goals, and everything in between.

Step 2: Aligning Budget with Value

A renovation isn’t just about making a home look better—it’s also about smart investment decisions. We do our research to assess:

• How much your home has appreciated

• What renovations will add the most value

• The top of the market in your neighborhood (so you don’t over-invest—unless you want to!)

With this data in hand, we start to layer in design possibilities—from reimagining layouts to upgrading materials and fixtures, all while keeping your personal aesthetic and inspirations at the forefront.

Step 3: Budgeting with Intention

Not all renovations need to happen at once, but understanding the full picture helps prevent wasted time and money. We break down budgets in a way that makes sense for phased projects:

• If you want to renovate your primary bathroom this year and your bedroom next year, we calculate the cost difference if you tackled them separately vs. together.

• If you’re updating a kitchen now, we consider what that means for adjacent spaces down the road.

• We help you avoid spending on elements that will be undone later (like installing wallpaper in a room that may soon be gutted).

Step 4: Understanding Timelines & Logistics

Renovations impact daily life, so we create a realistic timeline that helps you plan ahead:

• Can a project happen while you’re on vacation?

• Will you need to move out for a month?

• How long will permits and approvals take?

We guide you through the process so you can prepare accordingly—no surprises, just strategic execution.

Step 5: Assembling the Right Team

When you're ready, we step in to help:

• Interview contractors (we recommend at least three bids)

• Bring in architects if needed

• Conduct walk-throughs to ensure bids reflect the same scope of work (so we’re comparing apples to apples)

The decision on who to hire is always yours, but we act as your advocate and support system throughout the process.

Step 6: Managing Construction & Quality Control

Once construction begins, we don’t disappear. We stay engaged with regular check-ins, quality control oversight, and on-the-spot problem-solving when inevitable surprises arise. We also keep detailed records, so you have documentation of the process for reference.

Ready to Start? We’re Here to Help.

If you’re feeling the pull to get started but don’t even know what to say—we get it. Home renovations are deeply personal, sometimes overwhelming, and always full of moving pieces.

That’s why we don’t just design beautiful spaces—we strategize, organize, and advocate for you, making sure every decision is informed, intentional, and aligned with your goals.

When you’re ready to put a plan in motion, so are we.