45 michigandesign.com The home office has space for multiple people to work at the same time, and sleek storage keeps papers neat and organized. Off hours, the flow between office, kitchen, and dining room makes entertaining a breeze. 2 3 The hard truth is that some items may not work in the newly designed space. Weinstein gave away entire collections of things when she realized that she had gathered too much over the years. “Now is the time to go through ALL of your things. If you are investing in a major renovation of your home, really consider which items you have now will suit the new space,” Weinstein advises. Keep what is truly important, functional, and beautiful, send furnishings out to refinish or repair, and donate the rest. She kept aside only what she knew she would need for the year-long renovation, and packed away the rest. While moving out of the home during a major renovation may seem like a big added expense, Weinstein says it is well worth the extra effort. When the house is vacant, plumbers, electricians, and other trades can efficiently complete more of their work in far fewer visits. “Staying in the home during a renovation is a really big mistake. Moving out allows the trades to work at will, which can actually save a lot of time and money. And it’s much healthier not to breathe in all the dust and grime,” she says. EDIT, EDIT, AND EDIT MOVE OUT
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