MICHELLE GUY Former deputy editor Michelle is a renovation expert.
You don’t want to move but the home you live in just isn’t working. The ground-floor space is disconnected, rooms are poky and natural light is lacking. Sound familiar? Then you’re possibly reading this because you’ve decided it’s time to resolve these problems once and for all. It’s time to renovate.
For many, renovating is a way to design a dream home; to unlock its potential by reimagining and reinvigorating the space so it works for all who live in it. But, taking on a renovation is a big deal. You’ll be investing money, time and emotions. There will be dust (and lots of it), decisions to be made, and it’ll take longer than you think. So be ready to commit.