Renovating a Home in Naples, FL? Where Should You Start?
Planning a home renovation in Naples can become overwhelming quickly.
Cabinetry, flooring, countertops, plumbing fixtures, hardware, backsplash, paint and furnishings all need to be selected, often while contractors are asking for decisions on a deadline.
The best place to start isn't with a cabinet color or countertop slab.
It's with a plan.
Start With How You Want the Home to Function
Before selecting materials, look at what's currently working and what isn't.
Maybe the kitchen feels disconnected from the living area. Perhaps there's nowhere to store small appliances. The primary bathroom lacks storage, the closets aren't functional, or an empty wall could become a built-in or bar.
These decisions should be addressed before finishes are selected.
At Ervani, space planning comes first because a beautiful material can't fix a poorly functioning room.
Establish a Direction for the Entire Home
One of the biggest advantages of planning several spaces together is creating continuity.
That doesn't mean every room should have identical cabinetry or finishes.
Instead, we establish a common design language through wood tones, paint colors, stone, metals and architectural details.
The kitchen can have its own personality while still feeling connected to the bar, bathrooms, closets and adjoining living spaces.
Make the Major Decisions First
Some selections have a much larger impact on the overall design than others.
We typically begin with major elements such as:
Flooring
Cabinetry
Countertops
Major plumbing fixtures
Once those pieces are established, backsplash, cabinet hardware, paint and other details become much easier to select.
Understand What Needs to Be Ordered Early
Renovation schedules aren't determined only by construction.
Products have lead times.
Custom cabinetry, specialty materials, plumbing fixtures and certain finishes may need to be selected well before they're actually installed.
Starting the design process early gives you more choices and reduces the likelihood of making a decision simply because something is available immediately.
Look at Your Materials Together
Never underestimate how different a sample can look once it's placed next to another material.
A cabinet color may suddenly appear warmer when placed beside a cool countertop. A flooring sample can completely change how you perceive a wood finish.
We prefer looking at cabinetry, flooring, stone, backsplash, hardware and paint as a collection rather than approving each selection independently.
Home Renovation & Interior Design in Naples, FL
Ervani Design Haus helps Naples homeowners plan kitchens, closets, bathrooms, bars, offices, built-ins and other interior spaces.
Our Naples Design Studio offers full custom cabinetry and closets, made-in-America semi-custom cabinetry with short lead times, countertops, sinks, plumbing fixtures, cabinet hardware, space planning and material selections.
When you book custom cabinetry with Ervani, design time is included to help coordinate flooring, stone, backsplash, hardware, wall colors and surrounding finishes.
We're also located next door to Edith Hoft and partner with their team for tile, wallpaper and upholstery.
Instead of running from showroom to showroom trying to determine whether everything works together, our goal is to help you see the bigger picture.
Visit Ervani Design Haus in Naples
1190 Pine Ridge Rd, Suite 3
Naples, FL 34108
239-376-1190
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:30 AM–2:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM–3:00 PM
Saturday: By appointment