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How to Manage Your Project Budgets

Experts share their real-world renovation and redesign advice.

Interior design by CHRISTINE HO for the Atomic Ranch Project House Austin

Photos by CHASE DANIEL

IT’S OFTEN THE FIRST STEP, if not the precluding step, to starting your next home project. But there’s more to creating a budget than just your bank account. In order to set a realistic budget— and stick to it—you need to have the proper expectations and know the potential pitfalls. We consulted some leading Mid Century Modern-minded interior design experts for their top tips on how to make and keep the right budget for your renovation.

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