Remodeling your home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. You need to balance aesthetics, value, functionality, and comfort… all while staying within your budget.

Working with the right home remodelers in Dallas makes a huge difference in how stressful and successful your renovation project is. 

The biggest mistake we see when it comes to choosing who to work with? Making a decision solely on price. 

The second biggest mistake is going with a company that prioritizes trends over timeless, realistic design. 

With these mistakes in mind, this post will help you strategically evaluate your needs and choose a home remodeling team that aligns with your style, budget, and goals. 

Find a team that blends long-term value and personal style

Your remodel should meet your needs and fit your style today and be a valuable investment whenever the time comes to sell. 

If you’re remodeling to stay in your house and not planning to immediately list your home, the renovations should be what you want. The right remodeling team will know how to balance your personal taste with what makes sense for the market you’re in. 

We work with a number of home owners who have no plans to move. Then a few months or years after a renovation, they get an unexpected job transfer or opportunity that requires selling their home.

Resale value shouldn’t be the only consideration unless you’re remodeling to boost your home’s value for a sale. But you shouldn’t ignore the financial implications and appeal of a renovation either. 

Red flags to watch out for: 

• Home remodelers who encourage you to do whatever you want without considering the future value.
• Remodeling teams that push super trendy design without considering the long-term value or appeal. 

At MHR Designs, we know what sells and what is valued within the DFW market because we’ve been buying, selling, and renovating homes here for 30 years. We always guide our clients to market-driven renovations that make you happy and hold their value for years. 

The best home remodelers in Dallas prioritize function

If you’ve ever watched HGTV or other home renovation shows, you’ve probably seen plenty of gorgeous designs that seem wildly impractical. 

Stark white couches in a family room of a house with 4 kids, 3 dogs, and a cat. 

A stunning bedroom addition that can only be accessed through another room. 

A modern, open-concept redesign that knocked down so many walls, the entire family can see one another no matter where they are in the house. 

When renovating your house, function should be the first priority every time. It doesn’t matter how beautiful something is if it doesn’t work for your lifestyle and family. 

If you’re investing in a kitchen remodel, you should have the look you want and all the storage solutions you need. If you struggle to keep things organized and like being able to store random things in any cabinet, choosing glass-fronted cabinets in the kitchen is a bad idea. No matter how trendy or stylish it may be! 

Red flags to watch out for:

• Remodelers who jump straight into design and mood boards without asking how you live in your house and what isn’t working for you first. 
• Remodelers who push you toward a design choice because of aesthetics, not function. 

At MHR Designs, we practice a listen first approach to design. That means we take a lot of time to get to know you and understand what you need and want from your home before ever making a design choice. We help our clients choose layouts, finishes, and materials that look amazing and make life easier and more comfortable.

Prioritize the process

It’s easy to get swept up into Pinterest-perfect photos and gorgeous designs. (We love home design, so we get it!) 

But when choosing home remodelers in Dallas for your project, you want to make sure the team you work with has a clear process in place for managing your project, staying on budget, and proactively planning for surprises or setbacks.

Your remodel should never feel like a stressful guessing game! You should know what’s happening at every stage of the renovation. 

There are some very talented designers who don’t understand how the logistics work, which can lead to drawn out timelines and unexpected expenses. 

Red flags to look out for:

• Remodelers who offer a vague estimate or can’t tell you exactly what to expect to pay before the project begins.
• Remodelers who can’t clearly map out and explain their communication plan or tell you, “We’ll let you know!” 

At MHR Designs, we do everything we can to take the stress out of the remodeling process. We provide detailed budgets, communicate in-person and via phone every week, and map out the renovation plan before we start. You’ll always know what’s happening, and we’re fully available for questions you have along the way. 

Want to work with the right home remodelers in Dallas?

Now that you know what to look for in a home renovation team, it’s important to do your research and find remodelers you can trust to listen first, thoroughly plan, clearly communicate, and execute your vision.

That’s what we do best! 

At MHR Designs, we’re known for creating timeless, functional spaces that work for your lifestyle now and hold their value well into the future. 

We care about how you live, relax, and feel in your home. It’s our goal to always create a space where everyday life feels a little lighter and celebrations feel even more special.

To learn more about our process and see some of our favorite projects, be sure to check out our website. 

And if you’re ready to dive in and see what’s possible for your home, we would love to hear from you!