Remodeling Tips from an Interior Designer

Fratantoni Interior Designers • July 31, 2020

This article will discuss the top remodeling tips from an interior designer.

Remodeling Tips from an Interior Designer

Are you thinking about remodeling your home? There’s a lot to consider when starting a home renovation. For instance, you’ll need to figure out the layout and design options, materials, color schemes, and budgeting. Here are some tips to help you with your next remodel from an interior designer.

Create a Plan

Having a plan, in the beginning, will help make sure the process is not delayed. Creating a timeline for your project’s needs will help to make sure your project doesn’t go over your budget. In short, make sure that you have a plan for each step of the remodel.

Remodeling Tips

Choose your Style

Deciding your style is also a part of the planning process. This is the fun part when you can decide materials, color pallets, and design style. There are a lot of options that are available for this step can get a little overwhelming. When you’re remodeling each room it’s a good idea to start with deciding how you want to feel in each room. This will help your interior designer to understand how to interpret your style in that space.

Chatau Bath

Utilize All of your Spaces

When you think of remodeling you don’t think of the entryway or laundry room. However, when you’re hiring an interior designer for your remodel why not take advantage of every space? We’ve designed some beautiful entryways and laundry rooms for our clients. We want every space in your house to feel luxurious especially ones you’re going to be spending a lot of time in.

Remodeling Tips

Hire an experienced Interior Designer

Our clients come from all over to seek out our specific style and experience with luxury homes. When you’re looking to hire an interior designer for your remodel you want to make sure they have experience. Here at Fratantoni Interior Design, we’re experts at bringing out client’s visions to life.

By Josie Fratantoni February 6, 2026
Designing a luxury custom home requires more than selecting furnishings or choosing color palettes. True high end residential interiors are the result of close collaboration between interior designers, architects, and builders working toward a shared vision. When these disciplines operate in alignment from the earliest planning stages, the finished residence reflects cohesion, functionality, and long term livability rather than disconnected decisions made in isolation.  For homeowners investing in a custom estate, understanding how a luxury interior designer coordinates with architects and builders provides clarity and confidence throughout the design journey. This collaborative process ensures that interior layouts, structural planning, and construction execution all support one another rather than compete for space or resources.
By Jessica Fratantoni January 28, 2026
Designing the interiors of a custom luxury home is a deeply personal and highly detailed process. For homeowners building or renovating high end residences, choosing a nationwide luxury interior design firm provides both creative vision and logistical confidence. A firm that operates across state lines brings experience, structure, and the ability to manage complex projects while maintaining a consistent standard of excellence from the earliest design conversations through final installation.  A nationwide luxury interior designer is not simply selecting furnishings or finishes. The role extends into space planning, material selection, custom millwork coordination, lighting design, furniture sourcing, and the overall lifestyle functionality of the residence. When executed properly, this process transforms a home into a cohesive environment that reflects the homeowner’s identity while supporting long term comfort and usability.
By Josie Fratantoni January 21, 2026
When most people think about interior design, they imagine furniture, finishes, and final styling. In reality, the most successful luxury interiors are shaped long before any of those decisions are made. For custom homes and high-end renovations, interior design should begin at the architectural planning stage , not after construction documents are complete. When interior designers are involved early, they help shape the very framework of how a home functions, feels, and lives for decades to come.  This early collaboration is one of the most overlooked advantages in luxury home design, and one that discerning homeowners increasingly prioritize.
By Jessica Fratantoni January 12, 2026
Luxury interior design in 2026 is no longer defined by excess, trend saturation, or price alone. Today’s most discerning homeowners are seeking something far more refined: intentional design, expert execution, and spaces that feel deeply personal while remaining timeless. As expectations rise, the definition of true luxury has evolved into a balance of craftsmanship, lifestyle alignment, and thoughtful restraint.  Understanding what genuinely defines luxury interior design is essential for homeowners building or renovating custom homes, especially those investing at a high level. In 2026, luxury is not about what is added, but about what is curated, refined, and designed with purpose.
By Josie Fratantoni December 16, 2025
Discover the generational legacy behind Fratantoni Interior Designers, a nationally recognized luxury interior design firm built on experience and vision now.
By Jessica Fratantoni December 10, 2025
Work with Fratantoni Interior Designers, top luxury interior designers creating bespoke homes nationwide through design, craftsmanship, and vision luxury.
Elegant living room with high ceilings, chandeliers, fireplace, and white furniture.
By Josie Fratantoni December 2, 2025
Learn how to balance timeless elegance with modern trends in luxury interior design, creating sophisticated homes that feel fresh, refined, and enduring.
By Jessica Fratantoni November 26, 2025
Discover why luxury prep kitchens are trending and how a hidden second kitchen adds function, elegance, and effortless entertaining to high-end homes today.
Elegant white pantry with a stone countertop, cabinets, and a decorative wrought iron door leading to a wine cellar.
By Josie Fratantoni November 18, 2025
Create a striking home bar that blends style and function. Explore luxury interior design ideas that help your space feel refined and tailored to your taste.
Elegant room with dark green walls, patterned floor, arched window, and crystal chandelier.
By Jessica Fratantoni November 13, 2025
Is your home ready for an upgrade? Learn how a well-planned interior design and remodel can refresh your space and bring back the comfort and polish you expect.