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Budgeting, Design and a Beautiful Renovation, with Sophie

Nov 25, 2024
Join Sophie as she shares her inspiring journey of renovating a Perth Californian bungalow into a beautiful family home. Discover innovative design testing methods, including full-scale mockups that helped refine spatial choices. Learn about her budgeting techniques, including value-based spending to keep expenses in check. Sophie’s smart strategies involve reusing materials and meticulous storage planning. With insights on decision-making and stress management, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on home renovation.
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ANECDOTE

Collaboration Built On Mutual Respect

  • Sophie describes a respectful, collaborative relationship with her builder where expertise was mutually valued.
  • She even asked awkward financial questions to understand the builder's business stability before signing.
ADVICE

Value-Based Spending Metric

  • Translate costs into personal value by asking "How many Sundays am I willing to work for this?".
  • Prioritise spending on hard-to-redo items like structure, glazing and cabinetry and defer aesthetics.
INSIGHT

Budget Evolves With Research And Comfort

  • Budgeting evolves from naive estimates to realistic borrowing and comfort levels over time.
  • Avoid lifestyle creep by balancing what you can borrow with what you genuinely value and need.
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