AUGUST 2021 • LONGISLANDPRESS.COM 69
3 RENOVATION SCENARIOS FOR WHEN YOU SHOULD HIRE AN ARCHITECT
You're planning a home renovation but
are unsure if you should hire an architect
in addition to a contractor. If any
of the following situations match your
own, then go to Long Island Press Home
Pros, which is chock full of listings of
architects who can help you navigate a
home remodel, saving you money and
aggravation.
1. WHEN THE DOB REQUIRES
PLANS — HIRE AN ARCHITECT
Are you making any changes that
need the approval of the Department
of Buildings? For example, if you plan
to add a kitchen or a powder room to
the parlor floor, then you will need an
architect to file a permit application
and submit plans to the DOB.
2. IF AESTHETICS ARE
IMPORTANT TO YOU
Architects are trained in universal
design principles to help clients understand
the life cycle of the home and how
you move through its spaces. With an
eye for details akin to that of an interior
designer, a good architect can optimize
layouts, space, and materials in the most
pleasing way.
3. WHEN YOU NEED A GUIDE
If you’re new to the world of renovation,
an architect can be your guide,
checking in every so often at key
points during construction to make
sure their plans are being executed
as specified. An architect can also act
as a sounding board and advocate for
the homeowner (if the tile has to be
redone, for example).
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designers or contractors? Check out
Long Island Press Home Pros. Each
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