If your home is older and outdated, but you love your neighborhood in Naples, Cape Coral or Fort Myers and can’t imagine moving, you might think that you’re stuck with your house the way it is. However, homeowners in Southwest Florida have quite a few options, especially when they partner with Beattie Remodeling. If you’re considering a whole house renovation, learn about your options and what choices you’ll need to make when planning a remodel to turn the house you have into your dream home. 

Want An Open Floor Plan? Include It In Your Whole House Renovation Plans

Open floor plans have been quite popular for a number of years, but if your home is older, chances are good that it has small, closed off rooms that can leave a family feeling isolated and alone – even if they’re all together in the house. However, creating an open floor plan is probably one of the more complicated whole home renovation projects, so don’t think you can simply take a sledgehammer to your walls! Make sure to contact a remodeling contractor when you’re planning to create an open floor plan for your home, to show you which walls are load bearing walls. If you knock out a load bearing wall, you could cause problems with your home’s structure and stability.

If you uncover that a wall is load bearing, you’re not out of luck. It is possible to remove these walls, but you’ll need your contractor to perform some additional work to ensure that your home remains stable. Even handy DIY-ers should contact a professional contractor to handle whole home renovations.

Should Your Whole House Renovations Include New Windows And Doors?

Although windows and doors aren’t the most glamorous types of whole house renovations, they can add a lot of value to your house. In Southwest Florida, single pane and older windows should be updated for better energy efficiency and storm protection.

Because of the risk of hurricanes and severe storms in this area, impact resistant hurricane windows and doors are the ideal choice if you’re spending the money on brand new windows and doors throughout your home. However, protection doesn’t mean that your windows and doors have to be ugly. It’s possible to choose great looking windows and doors that also provide hurricane protection, including French doors, sliding glass doors and large picture windows. These windows and doors can let in the light, yet keep your home protected from the storm. They can also be tinted to filter the bright sun or even include a privacy coating so that you can enjoy panoramic views without worrying about neighbors seeing in.

Flooring Options For Your Whole House Renovation

New flooring can change the entire look of your home and the options are nearly endless. One of the first choices homeowners need to make is whether they want to use wall to wall carpeting or a hard surface.

If you’re leaning towards hard surfaces, you have a few different options. Popular choices in Southwest Florida include ceramic and porcelain tile, hardwood, laminate, and natural stone tiles. These materials come in countless versions and colors and make it easy for you to choose a style you like.  They are mostly easy to clean and work well in both modern and traditional homes.

If carpeting is more of your style, your choices include patterns, Berber, plush, and Frieze. If you’re not sure about the difference is in these carpeting styles, you’re not alone! Head to Beattie Remodeling’s design center in Cape Coral and see the styles for yourself. Once you know which style you like, you can choose from endless colors and patterns.

If you’re interested in learning more about whole house renovations in the Southwest Florida cities of Cape Coral, Naples or Fort Myers, contact Beattie Remodeling. We’d love to help you see how we can turn your existing home into one that will become the envy of all your neighbors. Call us today at 239-574-3343 for an appointment, contact us through our website or stop by our showroom at 1213 Coral Parkway E in Cape Coral, Florida to see a wide array of options for your whole house renovation.

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