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You’ve decided it’s time to renovate your beloved home, but how far will you go? Are you thinking of reimagining your family’s favorite spot first? Or do you picture a complete, top-to-bottom transformation? Figuring out exactly what you want to include in your remodel is pretty important because it helps you make sure your vision matches your budget.
Check out the following steps to get started choosing the right scope. If you’d rather chat through your ideas, feel free to give us a call! At COCOON, we love helping homeowners in the Philly suburbs transform their homes, and it all starts with a simple phone call.
When did the remodeling “bug” first bite you? Did it happen when you realized your in-laws will be sharing a bedroom wall with you unless you add more space? Or when the kids dragged mud across a freshly cleaned carpet, and the word “mudroom” flashed in your mind? Here’s what we’re getting at: to define your scope, you must be clear on why you want to remodel.
Your answer will shape everything, from how much you should budget to what kind of scope actually solves a problem with your home’s current layout or size. Not sure what you want? We’re happy to help you form a clear vision on what would make your home more functional, comfortable and beautiful within your budget — just reach out!
A lot of different factors impact the cost of a remodel, from its complexity to the finishes you choose. For example, choosing genuine marble tile for your bathroom will cost more than a marble-look tile like porcelain. Likewise, quartzite — a natural stone — will come with a higher price for your kitchen’s countertop than quartz, which is an engineered material.
Think about how complex your renovation will be, too. For instance, opening up a closed layout is much different than renovating the primary bathroom because it requires removing or relocating load-bearing walls. Making structural changes, updating plumbing or electrical systems, or discovering hidden issues behind walls all influence the final number. The more you understand what drives costs, the easier it will be to make decisions about where to spend and where to hold back.
As bad as the kids want an indoor slide, it might have to go on the back burner for now, or not. It all depends on your priorities and what your budget has room for. Sorting your “must-haves” from your “nice-to-haves” helps you spend wisely without losing the spark that started it all.
Must-haves are the non-negotiables, or the reasons you want to renovate in the first place. Nice-to-haves are the extras that would make the space even better, but they can flex with your budget.
For example, say you’re remodeling your kitchen but would also love to refinish all the hardwood floors on the first floor. While refinishing them would be a nice touch, it might stretch your budget too much. We can talk through whether nice-to-haves are doable now or worth saving for the future. We can also help you plan for those “someday” ideas, or things you’d love to add eventually, so they’re easy to build down the road.
Don’t have an exact dollar amount for your remodeling budget? That’s totally fine. A comfortable range is all you need to start planning. Think of it as a ballpark of what you’re ready to spend, and from there we can help you figure out the scope that realistically supports that range.
Maybe you’ll discover that you can reimagine a single space and stay within your spending range. Or maybe your budget has room for a full transformation that involves reconfiguring multiple rooms, relocating systems and rethinking how your home flows from one space to the next. Let’s figure out that sweet spot together so you can put your money toward the things that matter most.
If you follow a traditional approach, you work with a designer to create a plan and then hand it off to a separate, unrelated construction team to build it — and that’s usually where the budget surprises show up. A design-build approach is different because a single team manages every aspect of your remodel and makes sure your vision reflects what your budget actually allows. It’s a more transparent way to renovate, and we’re not just saying that because it’s what we do!
At COCOON, we handle everything under one roof with a simple, 3-stage process, so your scope and budget stay connected from the start. We’ll give you honest feedback about costs while your scope is still taking shape — not after the design details are already set in stone. That way, you can fall in love with a design and stay in love for years to come.
That’s what we’re here for! We’ll talk through your goals, get a feel for your budget and help you see what’s realistic — no commitments, no pressure. Feel free to reach out to us whenever you’re ready. We’d love to help you take the first step toward a home that truly reflects your lifestyle and personality!
