People talk about how beautiful their home looks after renovation. They rarely talk about the weeks in between: dust everywhere, tools in the sink, and that unsettling feeling of living inside a project.
When our kitchen was under construction, we set up a “mini kitchen” in the dining room microwave, toaster oven, and a cooler for groceries. Dinners weren’t glamorous, but it helped us stay sane. We also made peace with the fact that things would be messy for a while. Once we stopped fighting it, the stress eased.
Communication helped the most. Instead of guessing what was happening, we asked questions. When workers explained the process, the noise and chaos suddenly felt purposeful instead of random.
And strangely, there were moments of fun discovering old newspapers inside walls, picking finishes together, imagining how the space would eventually feel.
Conclusion: Renovation isn’t just construction. It’s patience, flexibility, and humor. If you can accept the temporary discomfort, the final result feels that much sweeter.
