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Financial Mistakes Homeowners Make When Designing Their Dream Home [Chills 257, Sponsored by Commune]
About this episode
This episode explores the financial and practical realities of renovating a first home, highlighting common mistakes and insights from industry experts.
You’ve waited years for your keys. You’ve saved, pinned, planned… maybe even built a 20-page brief. But when the hacking starts and the bills roll in, what really happens? In this episode, we dive into the emotional, financial, and practical realities of renovating your first home. From design dreams to budget shocks, from Pinterest boards to unexpected mold problems, we unpack what most homeowners only learn the hard way. Here’s what we explore: Why renovation planning should start months before key collection The biggest hidden costs that catch first-time homeowners off guard Why furniture should NOT be an afterthought The mistake almost everyone makes when choosing paint and tiles When to splurge… and where you can safely save The mindset shift that can save your relationship (and your budget) And joining us on this renovation reality check: Jasper Goh , Creative Partner at Ascend Design, sharing what designers wish homeowners understood before work begins Natasha Conceicao , content creator and recent homeowner, who documented her entire renovation journey, brutalist vibes and all Shee Wen Gan , COO of Commune, offering an insider’s take on furniture strategy, material…
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