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Then you get to make your “dream list”. This is a list of everything you want to do in your home. While you may not realistically be able to do everything on the list, it gives you a place to start. Once you have both of these things ready, you can establish your scope of work. If you’re hiring a designer, this is the time to meet with them and they will help you form the project parameters. If you are doing the project yourself, you will have to get quotes for contractors and calculate the cost of the furniture and supplies you will need to complete the project. Make sure you leave a little extra room in your budget to allow for contingencies.