If your old bungalow is in disrepair, prepare a residential restoration plan. Restoring your home's structural materials and improving the aesthetics indoors and outdoors will provide you with a safe, habitable home that you can be proud of. 

Begin With The Structure

A residential restoration process will require some deconstruction steps. Tearing down damaged walls or ripping up carpeting may seem monumental, but will be essential in remedying any existing problems. A 3-D home improvement software program can be used during the planning phase. The software will help you outline which structural materials to focus on first.

Minor construction upgrades and cosmetic improvements may be projects that you can tackle yourself. Massive structural damage, such as a leaking rooftop that indicates that roofing materials have come loose, may require the services of a contractor. The software program will help you plan what materials you will need to perform the upgrades. A comprehensive home improvement program may even provide you with estimates for some of the repair work that will be necessary.

Focus On The Aesthetics

Removing furnishings and decor from your home's interior will provide you with a clean slate. Focus on one room at a time. Think of how you can tie in the design of the home with the furnishings and decor that will be used to improve the aesthetics within each room. If your budget will support hiring an interior decorator, consult with an interior design professional about the upgrades you are seeking. An interior decorator can help you select items that will showcase your sense of style, plus the decorator will stick to your proposed budget.

Tackle Exterior Restoration Projects

Wait until spring to begin restoring your home's exterior and your property. Once your home has been restored indoors, you may be eager to tackle some outdoor projects. Some basic restoration steps include painting your home's exterior, resurfacing the pavement on your property, and reseeding and pruning organic materials that are growing on your land.

Consulting with a painter or a landscaper can provide you with the guidance essential for performing each upgrade. Perhaps, you would like to know about some popular and long-lasting paint products that will work well for your home. You may also be curious about plant species that will grow well in the region where your bungalow is located. Work on one upgrade at a time until your property has been restored in its entirety.