This is the 'un-sexy, behind-the-scenes job' I wish I had done before starting my remodel – if you're renovating, don’t skip these must-know tips for your electrical walk-through

Cozy living room in an arts and crafts home by oho interiors with wooden window frames, large abstract mid century, two plaid armchairs, and vintage decor.

If there was one part of our home renovation that completely blindsided me, it was the electrics. At the time, I thought we'd ticked all the boxes and felt confident on our electrical walk-through.

But now, years later (it's a slow renovating journey), I find myself dreaming of sconces in places I hadn't planned for, sockets needed behind furniture that was never supposed to be there... and silently cursing the switches that are now behind doors.