A couple of years ago, we bought an older home in Spring Branch with the intent of remodeling it over time. Now my wife isn't a fan of that idea so we're looking to explore our options for improving the floor plan and possibly adding space, all in one go. The scope of work would potentially include (in rough order of priority): remodeling kitchen, relocating master bed/bath/office space, adding/expanding laundry/mudroom, renovation of guest bathroom, adding covered patio, and depending on cost, building out additional square footage on the second floor or above the garage (house is a "story and a half"). Basically, if we're going to be moving out for several months to a year, I want to knock out as many wishlist items as the budget will allow.
I've compiled some recommendations from here, neighbors, etc. for GCs, but I'm lacking in references for architects. Unfortunately, neither my wife or I have the eye for design, nor are we good at visualizing the possibilities for the spaces. Thus, we're looking for someone who can provide valuable feedback/recommendations for the layout of each space, what amenities to consider including, and give us some rough ideas on budget so we can better prioritize (in addition to ultimately drawing up the plans if/when we get there). Bonus points if they are familiar with dealing with HOAs in the Memorial area. I'm also curious on what to expect in terms of cost for preliminary services like this. We aren't ready to shell out for a full set of architectural drawings yet, and I would rather not sink several thousands into work that may not be feasible with our budget.
I greatly appreciate any architect recommendations you may have and/or other tips for tackling multiple projects like this. Buying an already remodeled home is back on the table, but we like our current neighborhood a lot, and I'd rather not go that route if we can avoid it...
I've compiled some recommendations from here, neighbors, etc. for GCs, but I'm lacking in references for architects. Unfortunately, neither my wife or I have the eye for design, nor are we good at visualizing the possibilities for the spaces. Thus, we're looking for someone who can provide valuable feedback/recommendations for the layout of each space, what amenities to consider including, and give us some rough ideas on budget so we can better prioritize (in addition to ultimately drawing up the plans if/when we get there). Bonus points if they are familiar with dealing with HOAs in the Memorial area. I'm also curious on what to expect in terms of cost for preliminary services like this. We aren't ready to shell out for a full set of architectural drawings yet, and I would rather not sink several thousands into work that may not be feasible with our budget.
I greatly appreciate any architect recommendations you may have and/or other tips for tackling multiple projects like this. Buying an already remodeled home is back on the table, but we like our current neighborhood a lot, and I'd rather not go that route if we can avoid it...
