Renovate & Redecorate Without Breaking a Nail

The thought of beginning a home renovation project can be daunting. In her insider's guide, experienced interior designer Orna O'Reilly shares a step-by-step process that allows anyone to confidently manage an entire home renovation from start to finish, with or without assistance from an interior designer or architect. Orna, who has more than twenty years of experience in interior design and home renovation, explores the most challenging aspects of such project management. These include hiring a builder, managing subcontractors, and knowing when and how to involve an architect or interior designer. By providing a detailed step-by-step process with vital information-gathering questions, Orna teaches you how to: understand basic building terminology create a workable design set a realistic budget and schedule choose the perfect finishes for your home coordinate a show-stopping colour scheme incorporate important elements of kitchen and bathroom design