Youโve been wanting to remodel your house for a while. Is it best to remodel your whole house at once or to address your needs one room at a time? Weโll make our case for why you might want to remodel your whole house at once, what can be the best approach when tackling multiple projects, and why working with an experienced local remodeling company can ensure the success of the project.
Hereโs what you want to ask yourself before taking on a whole house remodel:
Why have you decided to pursue the project now? We want the whole back story!
Hereโs how youโll be able to tell if itโs the right time, depending on where you are in the process:
If youโre considering completing one of your projects in a year, then you should start considering which specific projects are at the top of your list, and in particular, which projects a home remodeling company is best suited to help with. When considering a whole house remodel, youโll want to factor in what parts of the home youโd like to improve, the amount of experience the company has with this type of large-scale remodel – include online reviews and accolades – and what you want the timeline and budget to look like. Once youโve established this, you should reach out to companies to start building out your plan.
If youโre considering completing it in more than a year, start by observing your daily routine. Make a note of what frequently frustrates you; it could be the uneven walkway to the front door, the cramped front entry that lacks storage and restricts flow to the rest of the home, or the lack of that coveted at-home workstation where you can work comfortably in your home. As you get a sense of what your needs are, youโll quickly find out what works and what doesnโt. Express these needs to a remodeling company and they can help you figure out where to start. This is the right time to consider future needs as well. Consider these future aspirations as well when speaking to your remodeling company.
What caused you to consider a remodel in the first place?
Thereโs much to consider, but we recommend starting with an old fashioned to-do list beginning with your top maintenance concerns and โcanโt waitโ items. By working with a remodeling company youโll have the advantage of getting two sets of eyes on the areas you are looking to reinvent.
As the homeowner, you provide an invaluable perspective, because you know what works for your daily life and what doesnโt. As an experienced home remodeler, your team will be able to turn your dreams into plans, your plans into designs and finally, turn those designs into your dream home. By working with a home remodeling company, a homeowner can be sure that each of their needs is addressed by a team that has the expertise to get the job done.
If youโre thinking of remodeling your whole home, which area is the highest priority?
Share this with your remodeling company in the initial consultation so your project developer can help you build a road map to fulfill your remodeling goals. That includes addressing key pain points and updating various parts of the home for your preferred layout and design. If you need help deciding which is your highest priority, a member of our remodeling team can walk you through the most efficient way to get multiple projects completed.

Do you have a certain design style in mind?
If you do, then youโve already completed an important step. If you havenโt, then youโre in luck – our team of expert designers will assist you in coming up with a design plan that works to meet your goals. If youโre curious in the meantime, take our design style quiz to figure out what your home could look like in the near future.
What does your timeline look like?
You may have a certain window in which youโre hoping to get the project done. If you want to pursue a whole house remodel all at once, you should expect the whole process to take more than 6 months, from initial planning to final construction. Keep this in mind when talking to local remodeling companies.
How can a design and build remodeling company help you accomplish your goals?
When you work with a local home design/build company, youโre gaining a trusted partner that can guide you through the full remodeling processes from start to finish. Particularly in a whole house remodel, youโll want a team that doesnโt make you feel like youโre doing the process alone.
When it comes to choosing a remodeling company or contractor, pay attention to how the team approaches the partnership:
- Do they have a wide portfolio of projects, giving you the confidence that theyโd be able to take on a whole house remodel?
- Do they offer additional resources like BuilderTrend to track project progress, or have they left previous clients guessing about whatโs happening in their home?
- Do they assist you with the full process of budgeting, design, permitting, and construction, or do they only have one area of expertise?
If youโre a busy professional whoโd rather have a dedicated project manager handle your project, then youโd benefit from working with a full-service design-build firm like Next Stage. Are you ready for a whole house remodel? Reach out to the Next Stage team to start planning your dream home!