5 Things You Should Do Before Starting Your Construction Project or Home Renovation

Interior Design Berlin | Klotz Interior

A construction project or home renovation is the first step toward a new way of living – especially when it comes to luxury real estate in Berlin. Yet at Klotz Interior, we repeatedly see projects become unnecessarily complex, expensive, or stressful simply because proper preparation was missing.

As a Berlin-based interior design studio, we support sophisticated renovations, high-end residential concepts, and exclusive properties.These five key steps will help you start your renovation in a professional, structured, and future-proof way.

1. Speak Early with Specialized Architects & Interior Designers

   
   

One of the most common mistakes in renovations is this:👉 working with professionals who are not specialized in your specific type of project.

At Klotz Interior Berlin, we work daily with:

• architects specialized in residential construction

• technical planners for luxury real estate

• experts in private and commercial interior design

Why this matters:

• Residential buildings ≠ gastronomy projects

• Historic buildings ≠ new builds

• Luxury properties ≠ standard projects

An experienced interior designer in Berlin understands:

• local regulations

• Berlin-specific construction processes

• typical cost and planning pitfalls

Tip: Always ask for comparable reference projects – not just beautiful renderings.

2. Create a Rough Plan with a Specialist & Establish an Initial Cost Overview

   
   

Before construction begins, you don’t need a perfect plan – you need a realistic overview.

Together with specialist planners, Klotz Interior develops:

• initial space and usage concepts

• technical feasibility assessments

• first cost frameworks from contractors

Especially for luxury real estate in Berlin, transparency is crucial:

• Which materials are realistic?

• What additional costs arise from custom-made solutions?

• Where is investment truly worthwhile – and where not?

This creates a solid foundation for every successful renovation.

3. Define Your Priorities – What Truly Matters to You?

One of the most important questions in interior design is:

Where do you want to end up?

We always recommend defining three clear lists:

• Must-haves (non-negotiable elements)

• Nice-to-haves (optional features)

• No-gos (clearly excluded)

This clarity is especially valuable in high-end renovations:

• budgets are used strategically

• decisions are made faster

• the design concept remains consistent

At Klotz Interior Berlin, this prioritization process is a core part of every project.

4. Plan Time & Budget Buffers (Luxury Requires Calm)

Even with perfect planning, one rule always applies:👉 renovations need buffers.

Plan for:

• 10–20% budget reserve

• scheduling flexibility

• mental breathing room

Luxury projects often involve:

• custom-made elements

• longer delivery times

• highly individual solutions

A buffer ensures that quality never suffers under time pressure.

5. Clarify Responsibilities & Communication Before Construction Begins

Many problems on construction sites don’t arise from poor workmanship, but from:

❌ unclear decision-making

❌ lack of communication

❌ too many points of contact

As an interior design studio in Berlin, we place strong emphasis on:

• clearly defined roles

• fixed decision-making processes

• structured communication between clients, contractors, and designers

This saves time, money – and nerves.

Conclusion: Successful Renovations Start with Good Planning

A high-quality renovation or construction project begins long before the first wall is demolished.With clear planning, professional guidance, and realistic expectations, a construction site becomes a home.

Klotz Interior Berlin supports sophisticated renovations, interior design concepts, and luxury real estate projects – from initial idea to final realization.

👉 Book your free initial consultation today.

Stay inspired, Katharina Klotz

Klotz Interior – Interior Design from Berlin