You know that feeling when something just isn't right in your home, but you can’t quite explain why? Maybe a room feels heavy. Or the layout makes everyday routines more complicated than they should be. Maybe the space just doesn’t reflect you anymore - or maybe it never did.
We hear this a lot. And while the symptoms show up in physical ways such as cluttered counters, cramped hallways, or unused rooms - the real roadblocks often run deeper.
Sometimes it’s the uncertainty: Where do I even start? Sometimes it’s fear: What will it cost? Will it be worth it? Other times, it’s decision fatigue or the lingering weight of a past renovation that didn’t go as planned.
More often than not, the biggest block is this: you haven’t had the space, mentally or physically, to ask what’s actually possible.
Most remodeling conversations begin with square footage, budgets, and finishes. But what if the better starting point is... you?
Before looking at what’s wrong with your home, ask: How do I want to live?
Do you value slow mornings and restful sleep? Do you crave order and clarity through organization? Do you want a home that supports healthy eating, more movement, creative energy, or maybe just a little more breathing room?
This is where real transformation begins - not with tile samples or floor plans, but with your values. Once you’re clear on what matters most, you can step back into your space with new eyes. Suddenly, the question shifts from What’s wrong with this room? to What would make this space truly support the life I want to live?
At its best, remodeling isn’t about trendy upgrades - it’s about alignment. Our role as design professionals is similar to that of a life coach, except that with us, the path to self-improvement unfolds within the very spaces you inhabit. We’re not just solving problems with space, we’re helping people reconnect with the version of themselves they want to become.
If you’re feeling stuck, here are a few gentle prompts to help you shift the focus toward your own values:
What do I want more of in my daily life - peace, energy, connection?
What are some of my personal or family goals, both short and long term?
What routines would I like to incorporate that support those goals? What routines would I like to let go of?
Where do I feel friction in my daily habits? Where do I feel calm?
What places have I visited that inspire me?
What motivates me?
There may not be instant answers. That’s okay. The goal isn’t perfection, it’s progress. Once you start asking the right questions, the right next steps tend to reveal themselves.
You don’t have to overhaul everything at once. You just have to be willing to imagine something better than what currently exists.
Jessica Soldner
