Gathering the facts for your Project- Timeline

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Post 3/5 in the series Gathering the Facts for your Project 

Now that you've moved past the pain of determining your budget, let's determine your desired timeline. 

THIS IS A DOOZY!  

Can you imagine ordering a bridesmaid’s dress for your best friend’s wedding and discovering it won’t arrive in time for her big day?!  You must be sure there is ample time to accomplish your home project from start to finish.  Nothing is worse than deciding to update your dining room before the holidays so you can host your family, only to discover your new table can’t be delivered until the Monday after Thanksgiving.  

Furniture can take anywhere from 2 to 12 weeks to arrive after ordering.  The variable in time has to do with stock levels and whether or not you are customizing the piece.  Be sure to research the manufacturer you are buying from so you know exactly how long of a lead-time to expect.  Just like with budgets, it is best to give yourself a buffer.  Factor in an extra week or two in case any delays occur in manufacturing or shipping.  

Extra Tip- A few timing factors to consider:

-Furniture manufacturers get a rush of business leading up to Thanksgiving and Christmas

-These manufacturers also close the week surrounding 4th of July

Be prepared for deliveries to take a little longer than normal around these times of year.

Next week's question focus will be: How is the space used?

-Liz