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Tips and Information About The Joys and Dilemmas of Building or Remodeling
by Carol Moore
LIST OF COLOR DECISIONS NEEDED FOR PROJECT
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I’m going to provide a list of the basic color decisions needed by the builder for the completion of your home or remodel project.
As you review these components, consider your taste, style, color scheme, budget, and family needs. You will probably find that once the largest decisions are out of the way, it will become easier as you go. Each choice you make then narrows the field for the next decision, and so on. You will understand better once you get into it.If your builder does not have a form/color sheet or a decorator available, you may use these components to create your own. Having a completed color sheet available for the builder and sub-contractors at all times, will help in eliminating color mistakes. (We always included the completed color sheet as a page of the final set of blueprints, on the job at all times). You may find that during the construction process, some of your original choices may not be available in time for installation or you change your mind about a color choice. This is an example of when a change order will be necessary. Reselect, making sure it is documented for the builder to price and confirm availability. Once you have approved the cost, if applicable, both parties should sign the change order. It is then the superintendent’s responsibility to keep up with any changes that arise, to prevent mistakes happening in the field.Please carefully consider the below components for your home construction color choices:
Interior walls (every room) – paint choice, texture, wallpaper etc. Ceilings (every room) – texture and paint color Trim / Interior doors and Moldings – color Switchplates- style and color Door hardware- style and color Flooring (every room)- product choice (hardwood, carpet, tile etc.) then color choice including grout if applicable Kitchen – choose cabinets, countertops, backsplash area (tile or wallpaper), appliances, sink color, hardware, walls (paint or wallpaper) Bathrooms- (all baths-powder, hall, guest, pool and master etc.)- Choose vanity base cabinet, vanity countertops, plumbing fixtures (tub, toilet, lavs), towel bars and faucets, tiled surfaces including grout (tub surround, shower wall, shower, floor, main floor etc.) hardware, walls (paint or wallpaper) Utility/Laundry Room – cabinets, countertops, flooring, hardware, walls (paint or wallpaper) Fireplaces- choose body product (brick, stone, tile, other), mantle paint or stain color and additional choices your particular fireplace may require. Built-ins – (Bookshelves, wet/dry bars) choose cabinets, countertops, tile, hardware, paint/stain colors Outdoor Kitchen- choose cabinet base, countertops, hardware, appliances, sink color Lighting fixtures/fans – choose fixtures where necessary (dining, breakfast, foyer etc.) and fan style and colors. Specialty Items- (glass block, fountains etc.) Exterior- choose roof style and colorhouse body, soffit, fascia, garage door, front door, accent trim, shutters paint color
window frame color
brick/stone colors wsiding color
awning color
walkway, driveway product and color
entry flooring-product and color
lanai/deck product and color
outside light fixtures Pool – pool surface, tile, coping, deck, spa items, and screen frame enclosure color
SUMMARY
I’m sure by now you are beginning to understand the complexity and details necessary to complete a home or remodel project. I sincerely hope that you will consider all the information I have provided for you in this article. I do not profess to know everything about home building, contracts, banking etc. However, my many years of personal and professional experience in this field of interior decorating has afforded me knowledge and wisdom which I hope will help you and prevent some common and costly mistakes.
Happy Decorating!!
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Carol Moore has been working in the profession of interior decorating for more than 20 years. She spent years working for and managing a Design Studio for one of the largest homebuilders in the country. During her customer/client relationships she learned many things about what people desire and expect in a home. Her experience in the field of home decorating has extended from the smallest home to some of the largest in price and size. For more home decorating ideas, visit Decorator Secrets at http://www.decoratorsecrets.com
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