Home in south Louisiana has a different definition. It’s a place to gather across generations, a place to eat, entertain, and create memories. As the years go by, tastes, styles, preferences, and needs change. Having the opportunity to adapt and evolve with these changes can make your home more comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable. Whether you are looking to update or upgrade your kitchen, enhance a bathroom, renovate your living room, or add on to your home, it all begins with selecting the best design and contracting team to bring your vision to life. The very first step stems from opting for a full-fledged design consultation or simply a free estimate. What’s the real difference?

The biggest difference comes down to sales versus service. The “free estimate” path allows your contractor to answer “yes, we can do that for you”; it never answers the question of whether you need that or if they should do that. An in-home design consultation offers a complete view of your needs and wants, not simply a checklist of construction abilities. This means that you come away with a comprehensive plan, budget, and options for your new space. 

What Do You Get With a Paid Design In-Home Consultation?

With a paid in-home consultation from Acadian House Design + Renovation, you get a complete, insightful account of any potential issues, along with the accounting of your requests, as well as all of the possible options to resolve any problems. Our designers understand and explain the utilization and function of your space while analyzing how a new design will match your lifestyle. Based on your budget, our designers can make the most efficient and effective suggestion while taking the time to hear what you desire in order to create a feasible plan. If you aren’t quite sure what you want, our team can provide advice and options to help you determine what exactly you’re looking for. Furthermore, Acadian House provides design and construction under one umbrella, mitigating additional costs, communication, and potential headaches, setbacks, and overruns. 

What Do You Get With a Free Design Estimate from a Contractor?

With a free estimate, you get exactly what you pay for, but more importantly, what you don’t. This is an order-taking approach that doesn’t offer or account for problem-solving, budget constraints, or functionality.

Making any addition, update, or upgrade to your home is a significant decision. While there is no wrong way to go about this process, there can be a better way. Entrusting the future of your home’s value and functionality to experienced professionals that can adapt to your needs and desires can eliminate headaches down the road.

For over 40 years, the experts at Acadian House have been helping Baton Rouge area homeowners bring their dream spaces to life.