We've all been there.
You take on a big reno, full of excitement, plans in hand, builder lined up.
You're ready to go, right?
But here's the catch… you've got the architectural drawings for the extension, but nothing that actually covers the final decisions for every room, every little detail you actually want in your home.
That's where Ian and his family found themselves with their 1930s fixer-upper.
Big vision, great builder, but no real way to communicate the specifics.
Then they found Reno.
"Reno was an absolute game changer for us."
Ian and his family were already deep into their renovation when they stumbled upon Reno - and it flipped the script. With no formal design background, they needed something visual, easy, and intuitive to map out exactly how their space would work.
"The features allowed us to play with designs and how the space in each room could work best," Ian shared. Suddenly, they weren't just reacting to the builder's suggestions - they were driving the vision, making the calls on every detail.
Crystal clear communication
One of the biggest headaches during a reno? Communication. Plans get lost in translation, ideas get misunderstood, and suddenly, you're staring at a layout you didn't ask for. Ian avoided that mess entirely.
"I gave Darran [our builder] access to my briefs so he could look at the drawings any time," Ian said. He even took it a step further - overlaying Reno's room designs onto the architectural plans. "I could see the whole house design in the exact layout."
No miscommunication, no surprises. Reno turned a potential headache into a smooth, collaborative process.
Stress-free site visits
Reno didn't just help at the planning stage. Ian and his family used it throughout the build. "We regularly used the app during site visits to talk through plans." The result? Everyone knew what was happening, no awkward on-site debates, no second-guessing.
Making a renovation enjoyable? Yep, it's Possible.
Ian summed it up perfectly: "A brilliant app that came at the perfect time for us to make the house project much easier and enjoyable!" And that's what Reno is all about. Taking the chaos of a reno and turning it into something you can manage, control, and - dare we say it - actually enjoy.
Whether you're sharing designs, keeping your builder in the loop, or just trying to make sure your dream house comes together the way you want, Reno's got your back.
Ian's story is proof.
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