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Remodeling Your Life

The Life of A Remodeler

By Home remodel Contractor Portland ORPublished 5 years ago 3 min read

You purchase a house that you adore. Then, as time passes, circumstances change, and your home no longer meets your requirements. Perhaps you're starting a family, your parents or in-laws are relocating, or you'll be working from home in the near future.

However, just because you've outgrown your home doesn't mean you have to leave the house and neighbourhood you love! Instead, a home extension or remodel may be the ideal solution.

In this article, we'll look at some of the most popular remodels for various life events, as well as some of the features you may want to think about.

These days, a lot more of us work from home. Having a dedicated workspace helps isolate work from home life and keeps you focused, whether you're repurposing your guest room, carving out space in a wide closet, or adding on an extra room to your home.

Here are a few pointers for setting up a nice home office:

Select a suitable venue.

Your office should be free of distractions, private, and have a window for natural light. If you have children, you might want to consider setting aside a room where you can close the door during meetings. Consider repurposing spaces in your home that you don't use too much, such as a guest room or a formal dining room, into a fantastic workspace for yourself. A refinished basement can also be a fantastic place to set up a home office.

Make sure you build a relaxing environment that meets your requirements.

Is your desk large enough to suit your working style? If you have any storage facilities? What is the optimal number of monitors for you? Is your desk chair helpful and comfortable? Is your lighting adequate?

These are all useful questions to ask yourself while working from your home office.

Make it your own!

It's a good idea to keep clutter and decorations to a minimum, particularly if you're working with limited space. Instead, incorporate small pieces of decor and colour that complement your personal style and help to bring life to your new room. This will not only help you remain more concentrated, but it will also make you enjoy working there more. If you're unsure, don't be afraid to consult an expert! To learn more about how our team can assist you, contact us today!

STARTING OR GROWING YOUR FAMILY

If you're expecting your first child or adding to your family, there are a few common rooms to remodel that will make your home more usable. KITCHEN Your kitchen is the most commonly remodelled room in a home, and remodelling it with children in mind can be particularly beneficial later on. Since you and your family will likely spend a lot of time in the kitchen, it's critical that it's built with durable, long-lasting materials and meets your needs. JAMCONCEPTREMODEL DESIGN CAN HELP YOUR HOME BECOME THE PERFECT FIT

Another difference is that they tend to be perfectionists. They want to install the perfect window or to lay the perfect floor. The danger is that they spend too much time on that and they're not getting paid for it. If you are getting paid for high quality work, that's your market. But if you're not, you have to be very careful about not investing too much time.

Running, managing, selling -- all those small business functions are a challenge for any of us, remodelers or not. People spend too much time doing the work, as opposed to stepping back and working on their business. And in the beginning -- and for quite some time afterward -- they wear too many hats.

If you love your home but are experiencing growing pains, JAMCONCEPTREMODEL can help! We are your one-stop shop for all your design-build needs and look forward to working with you to turn your dream into a reality.

Contact us today to learn more about our home renovation and addition services!

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About the Creator

Home remodel Contractor Portland OR

Remodeling contractors portland with JAM Concept Remodeling. Portland remodeling contractor. Over 20 years experience ADU, new construction, plumbing, design, etc.

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