There’s urgency and then there is emergency. A tree that goes through your garage is different than outgrowing your kitchen. We all feel the need to get things done and the sooner the better. Of course, the best way to ensure the fastest completion and the highest satisfaction is by putting a lot of effort into the plan. As the homeowner, your part of the plan started before you even knew you had a project. Those times where you said, “I wish I had” or you mentioned to someone “I could just”, these are the foundations of your plan. They are the musts, the reasons you are looking for something fresh. And they pay dividends when it comes to the plan. The fact is, they came to you when you were not in a hurry to get it done. Take your time write down the outcomes you want and really get into the planning part of the project. Then dig in with your designer and contractor on the front end of the project. Remember that the best ideas come to you at the pace of normal living. The most exciting ideas happened before the project started and will lead to the best experiences during the project. If you Bottom line, spend more time than you think in the planning phase. Cheers!