03: Renovating? Don’t Google Contractors Near Me. Do This Instead…

03: Renovating? Don’t Google Contractors Near Me. Do This Instead…

Update: 2025-09-24
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In today’s episode we are going to talk about how jumping into demolition before you’ve nailed down a design plan is the fastest way to guarantee stress, blown budgets, and contractor chaos. In this episode, I share why design must come before demo — and how to build a clear plan that keeps your remodel on track.


You’ll learn the first three steps of smart planning:



  1. Function first — identify how your kitchen, bathroom, or home actually needs to work for you.

  2. Layout matters — decide what walls, plumbing, or appliances are moving before you start picking finishes.

  3. Selections made simple — organize the long list of materials, fixtures, and finishes so decisions don’t overwhelm you.





Whether you’re planning a kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, or whole home remodel, this episode gives you practical tools to avoid decision fatigue, stay on budget, and set yourself up for a smooth, stress-free renovation.


Get ready to take notes! 


 


Get in Touch:


E-mail: Jen@studiored.homes


Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/studioredinteriordesign/ 


Next Steps:


Get the Remodel Selections Checklist: https://www.studioredinteriordesign.com/list 


Already in the thick of a remodel and need help? 


Schedule a consult here: https://studioredinteriordesign.hbportal.co/public/68cb0de5121f28002bceb88e


Happy Remodeling! 

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03: Renovating? Don’t Google Contractors Near Me. Do This Instead…

03: Renovating? Don’t Google Contractors Near Me. Do This Instead…

Jen Orr | Interior Designer, Project Manager, Remodel Specialist