Architects Share Helpful Tips From Their Own Home Renovations

After: The couple splurged on eight-inch European white oak plank floors throughout the home, "because we thought even if there is no furniture, the bones of the house will feel great," says Catherine. The trade-off? "We saved by buying gently used appliances and keeping some of our original ones," she says. "Appliances can be easily replaced down the road, if need be."