General Remodeling Tips
Be creative. There are often multiple solutions to accomplish a design objective, some more expensive than others. Discuss various options with your contractor.
If all the room really needs is a facelift, make the most of changes with paint, as opposed to structural changes. Changing the color of a room can revitalize it. This is the easiest way to bring life to a room on a budget.
Heavy or textured wallpaper can work wonders as well. You can save money by wallpapering a slightly damaged wall rather than replacing it. If the wall has grass cloth wallpaper on it, consider whitewashing it for a totally new look. Several layers of whitewash (in various shades of white) produce a clean, sophisticated look in any room.
Faux finish painting or other textured decorative painting techniques also can hide minor damage or irregularities that flat paint won't.
Attempt to keep windows in their existing places during a remodeling project. Moving windows is not a cost–saving endeavor.
Be Creative
