How to avoid communication issues during a home renovation
When renovating a home, things don’t always go according to plan. Unexpected problems arise, budgets get squeezed and decisions sometimes have to be reconsidered. But often the problem itself is not what causes the most frustration. It is how the problem is communicated, or sometimes that it hasn’t been communicated at all. Here are four areas where clear communication can help avoid unnecessary difficulties. It might seem obvious that the more information you give your architect or designer, the better. But surprisingly, some homeowners are reluctant to reveal too much about what they want. Occasionally, clients say they have a fairly clear idea of what they would like but don’t want to share it because they want to see what the architect comes up with on their own. They worry that explaining their preferences might somehow limit the designer’s creativity. While the intention may be to…
