I will start doing reno at the same time as you.

After calculating, the budget is just over-budget, more than what you imagine before u buy a house..

but.. i start to think of the colors, then what I want.. usually we want a house that is new.. that would cost at least 40k for all reno + deco + furniture + appliances...

after making all decisions, my mind is now cleared..

I would find one contractor that in charged of all works.. but I need to go IKEA / furniture shops lor.. then ho can go SENQ/appliances shop..

luckily i got the fund to do it.. but the budget is just over what u estimated..

this is my opinion..

below is my question:

1) how long will the reno take usually?
2) do u stay at house telling them I want this and that..?