Gabriella Milgrom, a home renovation, interior design, and building expert, shares her insights and strategies for creating your dream home

Home renovation and interior design can be a daunting task for many homeowners. From figuring out the best way to approach a renovation project to managing the costs associated with it, there are many challenges to overcome. In this recent episode of the KAJ Masterclass Live show, Gabriella Milgrom, a home renovation, interior design, and building expert, shares her insights and strategies for creating your dream home.

Gabriella has been in the design and construction industry for over 12 years, managing multi-million dollar residential and commercial projects, including hospitals. She also teaches women how to create their dream homes by learning key design drivers, strategies, and management tactics.

One of the key questions Gabriella addresses is whether to renovate a home before or after moving in. Many people assume that renovating before moving in is easier because they don’t have to worry about living in two spaces or renovating while living in the space. However, Gabriella suggests that living in the space first can help you get a sense of the house’s character and how it works for your needs. By living in the space, you can figure out what improvements are necessary and how you want the space to function before embarking on a renovation project.

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Gabriella also notes that the extent of the renovation will determine whether you should live in the space first. If you are gutting the entire house, it may not be necessary to live in the space first. However, if you are doing piecemeal renovations, it’s better to live in the space for a period of time and figure out what you actually need from the space. This is especially important when you have different needs for different people within the household.

One common misconception about home renovation is that it’s all about aesthetics. Gabriella suggests that the scope of a renovation project should be to look at what’s not working and how you need the space to work for you. Instead of starting with a vision board, start by sitting down and figuring out what is not working in the space and how you need it to work for you. This will help you prioritize the renovations and ensure that you get the most out of your renovation budget.

Gabriella also emphasizes the importance of having a realistic budget for your renovation project. She suggests that you should budget for unexpected costs and always have a contingency plan in case something goes wrong. It’s also important to prioritize your renovations and spend Money on the things that will have the most impact on your daily life.

In conclusion, Gabriella’s insights and strategies for home renovation and interior design can help homeowners overcome the challenges of creating their dream homes. By living in the space first, prioritizing renovations based on functionality, and having a realistic budget, homeowners can ensure that their renovation projects are successful and enjoyable.

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Khudania Ajay Content Entrepreneur, Podcast Host & Ind. Journalist

Khudania Ajay is a writer, podcast host, and independent journalist. In his 20-plus years in the media, he has worked with renowned organizations such as CNBC (India), Reuters, and Press Trust of India (PTI). Now, he is dedicated to helping his audience succeed through his LIVE Masterclasses.