Tackling a renovation project in 2026? Keeping everything smooth-flowing and on-schedule can feel like an intimidating task, but there are a host of interior design habits you can carry out to facilitate an easier process as well as an upscale finish.
First and foremost: always have a master plan, and invest in professional architectural drawings. The planning stage is arguably the most important part of any project. "Even small renovations benefit from scaled drawings," says Cathleen Gruver of the Northern Virginia-based Gruver Cooley. "They prevent measurement errors, save time for contractors, and help clients visualize the final space with confidence."
