Trust these designer-approved tips to make the most of your remodel.
Alison Gootee; Styling: Kate Malpeli
Embarking on a fixer-upper adventure orplanning a remodelfor your current home?
Windows
Consider the quantity and quality of the windows you select.

Credit:Alison Gootee; Styling: Kate Malpeli
Windows have a lot of benefits and for Harris, they are the biggest item worth investing in.
Evidence-based Design (EBD)is the practice of using science to inform interior design decisions.
We were meant to be in nature.

Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
There are endless options from pane styles to number of mullions.
A client said to me, I have kids and nowhere to put all their stuff.
I feel like a messy person and Im not a messy person.

Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty
The Layout
Getting the layout and flow of your home right to serve you is crucial.
Ill never regret putting in a nice screened in porch.
Im out here all the time and love it so much, says Harris.
I love being able to control lighting, says Harris.
Dont just focus on pendants and sconces, consider layering in table and floor lamps too.
Going hand in hand with that, lighting control and outdoor spaces also positively impact mental health.