Are you also considering renovating your home and turning it into the place of your dreams but don’t know how and where to start?
Well, I was in this exact situation a few months ago. Cut to today, I have successfully transformed my house into the sweet haven of my dreams.
It doesn’t matter if your house is in dire need of repairs, or you are just wishing for a change in the surroundings, remodelling is always an excellent idea. Another plus point is that it can increase the value of a property by 5-15%. (Statista: Home Improvement Projects)
But those who think renovation would not be enough can check out Real Estate Jerusalem. Here, many find lavish properties available at reasonable prices.
For those who have made up their minds and decided to opt for the former option, here is a detailed blueprint that will help transform your house into an ideal abode in 2025.
Defining Your Needs And Vision
It is not possible to reach a destination without knowing the way to it, similarly, one can’t transform their house into an ideal home without knowing what it means to them or what it looks like in their head.
Start by defining the goals, concerns, vision, and needs. The following questions helped me get more clarity on what I wanted:
Why am I renovating?
How do I want my place to look like after everything is done?
Do I want to increase the functionality of my house, focus on its aesthetic appeal, or something in between?
What places are the most important to renovate?
Having the answers to these questions helped me make better decisions and made me feel confident about them.
Setting A Budget
The next question in line should be “How much does my pocket allow me to spend?” or “How much am I willing to spend for this change?” Creating a realistic budget guided me to spend responsibly, saving me from unnecessary costs.
To be on the safer side, I set aside around 10-15% of my budget to spend to cover any unforeseen expenses.
DO YOU KNOW? As of 2025, the home improvement services market is worth $381.75 billion, it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% and reach $479.05 billion by 2029.
Contacting Professionals And Creating Your Team
Minor renovations can be a DIY project, but for extensive changes, it is always better to contact professionals. To be fully satisfied and confident about the experts I was working with, I spoke with several to shortlist those aligning with my goals.
Checking their reviews gave me realistic insights into their work, preparing me for what I could expect. Also, clearly communicating my thoughts, ideas, and concerns helped me find the perfect team for my project, and at the same time, it helped them understand my vision and expectations.
Creating A Remodelling Layout
This step involves finalizing the design, layout, materials, finishes, and fixtures for renovation. My team and I worked together to visualize my ideas and plan accordingly. Since this is an extremely important step, I would suggest the readers not compromise on professional help here.
An experienced designer can not only bring their vision to life but can potentially take it up a notch by suggesting something they might not even have considered.
Exploring Different Options and Markets
After discussing everything that was needed with my team, I decided to take part in the aftermath of it, and together we explored the different options available in the market.
Hoping to find the best deals after stepping into the first store would be too much optimism.
Trust me, if you do not explore and compare prices and items from different locations, there is a high possibility that you are going home with the most mediocre deals.
After searching in multiple online and offline stores, I could finally find exactly what I was looking for, that too at fair prices.
Acquiring Permits And Other Essential Paperwork
Different places are governed by different rules and regulations when it comes to home renovations. Depending on the level of changes, individuals may need to obtain permits from their local government. It might also involve some essential paperwork.
Since I wasn’t very aware of this subject, I left this task to my contractors, who, needless to say, effectively managed all of it.
Living Through The Renovation Processes
I knew living through the renovation process wouldn’t be very comfortable, but to ease this situation a bit more for myself, I established a clear line of communication with my contractors to stay updated with the progress and changes in schedule.
Moreover, as my house had become an unorganized disaster during that time, I rented out a storage unit for a few days to keep my belongings. After a few days of utilizing my temporary kitchen and living room setup, the renovation was finally completed.
PRO TIP Choose a season for home renovation when the weather will be temperate and relatively easy to work in, meaning little to no rain, or snow. The best bet could be fall or spring.
Finishing Touches
Once everything was done, it was time for me to make my house feel like a home again. Adding finishing touches like curtains, furniture, and artwork completed the whole look. In this final step, you can add the minor things left and give your own touch to your place by adding accessories of your choice.
Wrap Up!
Renovating a home in 2025 requires a certain amount of time, money, effort, and patience. If you are considering remodeling your house, the steps mentioned in this guide will help you do so.
But if you believe that remodeling wouldn’t do justice to your expectations of your house, you can look out for real estate in Jerusalem, where numerous properties are lined up for sale that too for reasonable prices. So, what are you waiting for, make a choice for yourself today!
