There are several variables in estimating the cost of renovating/decorating a home. If you are not structurally changing your home then an architect is not required. If you are doing the work yourself then cost comes down to the materials you want in your space ie: hardwood, tile, laminate etc. If you are not doing the work yourself then you need tradesmen ie: flooring installers, painters, drywall installers etc. If you are looking for someone to organize all your reno's then you may want to hire a general contractor. Using Houzz Find A Pro tab you should be able to find professionals in your area. Good luck with your project.

Yep painting over paneling usually doesnt look great but painted paneling is what wainscotting is so it could work. have you considered tile instead of flagstone for the fireplace? especially if you are going modern - flagstone isnt usually considered modern . as far as the kitchen - you can get an estimate for the cost to remodel the kitchen for your new home at www.remodelormove.com. Good luck!

Hello Sir, I do not understand- what do you mean by "changing the wall Designs." For coloring/wall papers/textured painting it is better to have finished wall. For wall cladding/tiling it is OK to have a non finished wall as well as they require a rough surface. For changing the tiles, its quite a messy, and wasteful expense. Rather, you can give the tiles of your choice to builder to install on the first go itself. Some builders don't allow such requests but others would happily do so. Some others may even offer a discount for not using their tiles. Same thing with paint as well you can give your colors to them to paint if you are not happy with white. Thanks, Nitin CORNERSTONE DESIGNS Bangalore.

haha you have a great problem! refer to the attached sketch plan,roughly 12'x6'10" will be your kitchen and utility you can accommodate a fridge, a washing machine, sink for washing utensils. keep it combined kitchen + utility. for guest bedroom, bathroom will be 4'x6'10" exactly, comfortable and as per standards. and my suggestion would be keep the living as living as by going the changes to kichen area you will get a wall where you can mount a TV . and placing a small dining table will serve as breakfast table, and also use your dining room as a study our your own personal leisure space. and about the costing part, there will be a lot of civil work involved , demolition, water proofing of new bathroom, plumbing for bathroom, new accessories new tiles. consider a range amount of 10 lakhs to 20 lakhs depending upon finish, chosen contractor rates and specifications. these are very rough figures.