Emily and Jake stood in the middle of their new home, a modest two-story house, with” creaky floors and outdated fixtures” would be a kind way to describe it. They’d fallen in love with its charm, imagining the potential hidden beneath the faded wallpaper and scuffed hardwood floors. But now, as they surveyed the space with a critical eye, reality was setting in.
“I love the bones of this place,” Emily said, running her hand along the old banister. “But there’s just so much that needs to be done. The kitchen feels cramped, the bathroom is stuck in the ’80s, and I don’t want to get you started on the basement. Where should we begin?”
Jake nodded, his brow furrowed in thought. “Yeah, and the layout doesn’t make much sense. The dining room is ok, but the living room is huge….but that Kitchen…a hot mess. Now that it’s ours- we need to figure out how to make the space work better for us.”
They both fell silent, staring at the walls as if the house might suddenly reveal the perfect solution.
“Maybe we could knock down a wall or two?” Jake suggested, pointing to the wall between the kitchen and dining room. “Open it up, make it more of an open-concept space?”
Emily bit her lip, considering. “That could work, but do we even know if that’s possible? What if it’s a load-bearing wall? And what about the wiring and plumbing? I mean, this house is old. We could run into some serious issues.”
Jake sighed. “Yeah, you’re right. This might be more than we can handle on our own.”
There was a pause as the weight of the project settled in. The excitement of buying their first home was beginning to mix with the stress of actually making it livable.
“Do you think we should talk to an architect?” Emily asked hesitantly.
Jake looked at her, surprised. “An architect? Do we really need one? I mean, it’s not like we’re building a house from scratch.”
“I know,” Emily said, “but we’re talking about some major changes….ones that cost a lot. What if we mess something up? Architects are professionals—they know how to design spaces that work, how to make the most of what we have, and how to avoid disasters.”
Jake considered this, nodding slowly. “Yeah, and they could help us figure out what’s possible within our budget. Plus, they might come up with ideas we’d never think of.”
Emily brightened at the thought. “Exactly! They could help us reimagine the space in ways we can’t see right now.”
“Don’t freak out -but won’t it be expensive?” Jake asked, his practical side kicking in.
“Maybe,” Emily admitted. “But think about it—we’re planning to live here for a long time. It might be worth the investment to get it right the first time.”
Jake was silent for a moment, then he sighed and smiled at Emily. “You’re right. It’s better to do it right the first time than to rush into something, botch it up and regret it later. Let’s at least consult with an architect, see what they say.”
Emily’s eyes showed enthusiasm. “Okay! I’ll start looking up architects in the area. Maybe we can find someone who’s worked on older homes like ours.”
They spent the rest of the afternoon poring over online portfolios, searching for someone who could bring their vision to life. By evening, they had a short list of potential architects to contact. Here’s what they should be asking.
As they sat down on the worn-out couch in their living room, surrounded by boxes they hadn’t yet unpacked, Jake took Emily’s hand. “You know, this whole remodeling thing is a little overwhelming, but if we break it down into smaller steps- we can tackle it….. And I think bringing in an architect is a smart move.”
Emily squeezed his hand. “Me too. This house is going to be amazing, Jake. I can’t wait to see what we can turn it into.”
Jake smiled, feeling the same sense of excitement that had gripped them when they first saw the house. “We’ve got this,” he said, and for the first time that day, he felt confident that they really did.
Call Steve and let’s get started 914 674 2950.
