The ultimate guide to plan, remodel and update your home

From needing additional space for an office or a library to simply getting bored of the current layout, people have different reasons for renovating and remodelling home spaces. But altering your home’s existing structure is not as easy as it seems. While your inner architect might have a bevy of plans and visions, it is also important to make a careful investigation of the existing structure and decorative elements, choose the right contractors, and of course, select the right flooring and tiling solutions that allow you the freedom to be creative.If you have outgrown the structure and design of your current home, here is a step-by-step guide to help you plan and remodel it from inception to completion. You can fully utilize your remodelling funds by focussing on the key elements such as floor design, style, and living spaces.Finalize your vision Remodelling your home is a huge decision and it is not something that you can expect to accomplish over a weekend. This is why the most important task to do before beginning any home remodelling and/or home renovating exercise is to have your goals and visions set. A skilled architect may help you with the planning but if you want your vision to come out alive, you have to participate in the process and tell your team what you are really looking for. Check out remodelling viabilities, estimate design costs, understand methods that work best for your house, list out the specifications that you require, and schedule your task as per the set timeline. This way, your remodelling plan will be on track.Hire a qualified teamTo ensure quality control over your home-building or home remodelling project, you need to consult a qualified architect and hire a reliable team of contractors. A good architect can assist you with the best use of your space while a good team of contractors will not only perform their task in a skilful and professional manner but will also ensure that your work proceeds as per the slated time and established budget. This will also make sure that you don’t have to overtly involve yourself in site supervision as your team knows the technical tips and the latest product information to keep your project in action. Consider adding more rooms Most home-remodelling ideas arise when the home needs space addition and there is a requirement for new rooms. But even if this is not in your set of priorities, you can still go for space enhancement. You’ll need to factor in the architectural plan of your house and make a cost-wise allocation of resources. While the most common option is attaching a room to the back of the house, you can also build a room inside by dividing large spaces that are currently not being fully utilized. Modernize your bathrooms Redesigning an old bathroom does not mean that you need to give it a total overhaul. You can stay within the envelope and design the bathroom that you had been long planning for. Play on the wall decor by choosing the right paint and bathroom hangings, opt for contemporary lighting, go for a GVT flooring and clear the clutter off the counter-top. Doing these changes can give your bath a trendier look. If you have a slightly extended budget, you can install waterfall faucets, rain-style shower heads, towel bars, a well-planned closet, and maybe even a fancy master bath! Choose energy efficient solutions for an eco-friendly homeFollowing certain energy efficient ways to remodel your house can turn it into a fairly eco-friendly space. For starters, you can begin with your kitchen where you can simply repaint the kitchen cabinets instead of replacing them altogether. You can maybe add a new door and or some drawers to give them a new lease of life. Also, check on the energy efficiency of your lighting solutions and everyday electricals, consider low VOC paints, install solar panels, and make conscious use of water in the household for the most ethical remodelling plan.Choose the best flooring solutions The flooring of your house, besides being functional and durable, is one of the primary design statements of your house. In fact, a flooring idea chosen well can uplift and dramatically change the look of your home. Thankfully, there are a variety of materials, colours, textures, and patterns available for you to experiment with. While traditional flooring options like marble, granite, and mosaic are still widely used, there’s a gamut of other flooring options that Indians can choose from.One of the emerging flooring trends that have the potential to conveniently replace traditional options is Glazed Vitrified Tiles . GVT is a non-porous ceramic tile finished with a layer of liquid glass and is now the preferred choice in home innovation projects. And to cater to the unique vitrified tiling demands in India, RAK Ceramics, one of the biggest lifestyle solution providers in the world, has brought a range of vitrified flooring solutions that is a class apart. RAK Ceramics’ GVT range has been inspired by nature and this exquisite range features over 110 designs, available in an expansive sizes of 598 x 1198 mm. 198 x 1200 mm , 298 x 598 mm , 598 x 598 mm, 600 x 600 mm , 800 x 1200 mm , 800 x 800 mm and 1000 x 1000 mm. These tiles are also rich on the functional aspect as they are scratch and stain resistant and have applicability in both indoor and outdoor settings. RAK Ceramics’ success story. RAK Ceramics is one of the largest ceramics’ brands in the world. Specialising in ceramic and gres porcelain wall and floor tiles, tableware, sanitary ware and faucets, the company holds the capacity to produce 113 million square metres of tiles, 5 million pieces of sanitaryware, 24 million pieces of porcelain tableware and 1 million pieces of faucets per year at their 21 state-of-the-art plants across the United Arab Emirates, India, Bangladesh, Iran and China. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, they currently serve clients in more than 150 countries through a network of operational hubs in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Asia, North and South America and Australia. In fact, RAK Ceramics is also a publicly listed company on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange in the United Arab Emirates and on the Dhaka Stock Exchange in Bangladesh. In India, RAK Ceramics has the largest and most modern vitrified tile manufacturing plant in Samalkot in Andhra Pradesh with a manufacturing capacity of 30,000 sq. mtrs. of vitrified tiles and almost 3000 sanitary ware pieces per day. RAK offers approximately 385 SKUs in Vitrified tiles, 1400 plus SKUs in Ceramic Wall and Floor Tiles and 35 SKUs in Gujarat PVT tiles. Currently, RAK is available through a close-knit network of 14 exclusive Company Showrooms and over 800 dealers across India.If you are planning to give your home a new look, consider these steps for that truly luxe home that you’ve been dreaming of! Visit RAK Ceramics for a look at their extensive range and connect with the brand on social media for complete flooring solutions. Disclaimer: This article was produced on behalf of RAK Ceramics by Times Internet's Spotlight team.