How Long Does a Home Renovation Take in South Florida?
November 21, 2025
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One of the first questions we hear from clients is, “How long will this take?” It’s a fair question. Whether you’re refreshing a few rooms with new furnishings, updating your kitchen, or planning a complete home transformation, understanding the timeline for home renovations in South Florida helps you plan around work, family, and life.
Timelines vary widely. A decorating project might wrap in a couple of months. A full luxury remodel could take six months or more. The difference comes down to scope, size, structural changes, and how much customization you want. This guide breaks down realistic ranges for each project type so you know what to expect.
Keep in mind, these are estimates based on typical projects. Every home is different, and your timeline could be shorter or longer depending on your specific needs. We also recommend adding a 10 to 20% buffer to any timeline estimate. Unexpected discoveries during construction, material delays, or small adjustments happen, and a buffer helps you plan realistically without stress.
Here’s a quick comparison of typical project timelines from start to finish. Remember, these are general estimates, and your project may fall outside these ranges depending on complexity and customization.
3 to 5 months
Design, ordering, lead times, customization, and installation for furniture and décor without construction.
3 to 6 months
Kitchen or bathroom updates with cabinetry, countertops, and finishes.
4 to 6 months
Updating several spaces with design, light construction, and custom work.
8 to 12+ months
Complete renovation with structural changes, custom millwork, and high-end finishes.
12 to 16+ months
From initial concept through construction coordination for ground-up builds.
*Complex projects with hand-crafted detail, imported materials, or structural changes can add weeks and months to the schedule.
If you’re keeping your home’s structure intact and focusing on furniture, fabrics, and accessories, the process is more straightforward. From initial concept through final installation, timelines usually range from 3 to 5 months. Most of this time is spent waiting for custom pieces to be fabricated and shipped.
A partial remodel might include updating your kitchen, refreshing bathrooms, or renovating a few key spaces. These projects typically take 4 to 6 months from design through completion.
For context, one of our projects “Luxe Cove”, a 2,400 square foot partial remodel in Boca Raton, took about six months.
A complete home transformation involves extensive planning, structural work, and high-end finishes. Plan for 8 to 12+ months from initial design through move-in ready, depending on the size of your home and scope of work.
“Waterfront Luxury”, a 5,000 square foot new build in Palm Beach, took about 14 to 15 months total. The home was demolished and rebuilt from the ground up. Construction took around 10 months and the interior design work followed once the new structure was complete.
Even with careful planning, certain factors can add additional weeks or months to your project.
Revisions mid-project create delays. Trades need to be rescheduled. Materials might need to be reordered. Every change ripples through the timeline.
Once walls are opened, hidden problems sometimes appear. Water damage, outdated wiring, or structural concerns need to be addressed before moving forward.
Municipal approvals don’t always move on schedule. Permit processing, inspection scheduling, and code requirement updates can add time to your project.
Supply chain issues occasionally delay materials. Popular finishes, imported fixtures, and specialty tile can be backordered for weeks.
Sometimes the wrong items arrive, pieces show up damaged, or orders get lost in transit. When this happens, replacements need to be ordered and reshipped, which can add weeks to the timeline depending on lead times.
Adding rooms, changing layouts, or upgrading finishes after work begins extends timelines significantly. It’s far more efficient to finalize decisions before construction starts.
You can help keep your renovation on track with a few simple practices.
Locking in all design decisions before construction begins prevents costly delays and change orders.
When your designer presents options, take the time you need to feel confident, but try to keep decisions moving. Selections need to be ordered well before installation, so delays in choosing finishes can push back the entire schedule.
Designers work directly with vendors and know the technical specifications needed. This coordination keeps orders accurate and deliveries on schedule, which is especially important when timing matters.
Small tweaks are manageable. Changing entire layouts or upgrading finishes after work begins creates significant delays.
Stay in touch. Ask questions. Share concerns early. Good communication prevents misunderstandings and keeps everyone aligned.
At Integrative Designs, we’ve been managing renovations in South Florida for over 30 years. We know how important it is to respect your time and keep projects moving smoothly.
We organize the design phase into clear milestones so you always know what’s next. We maintain regular communication with you and our contractors so there are no surprises.
Our relationships with local contractors, fabricators, and vendors help us coordinate logistics efficiently. We track material lead times, schedule deliveries, and manage installations so everything arrives when it’s needed.
Our goal is to deliver beautiful, functional spaces on a timeline that works for your life and budget.
For most projects, furnishings and decorating only take about 12 to 24 weeks from design through installation. Partial remodels, like updating a kitchen and a few rooms, often range from 4 to 6 months. Full home remodels usually take 6 to 12 months or more, depending on the size of the home and scope of work.
It depends on the level of work. Furnishings and light updates can usually be done while you stay in the home. For larger kitchen projects, multiple bathroom renovations, or a full home remodel, you’ll need to live off site for most of the process, if not all of it. During our consultation, we walk through your plans and let you know what to expect.
Major layout changes, structural work, and a high level of customization are the main drivers of longer timelines. Delays can also come from mid-project changes, permit approvals, backordered materials, vendor errors, or unexpected conditions once work begins.
We suggest adding a 10 to 20 percent buffer to any estimated timeline. This allows room for material delays or any adjustments that naturally appear as a project unfolds, without creating unnecessary stress.
At Integrative Designs, we work closely with our selected contractors and trades to coordinate design details, material orders, and installation schedules. Our role is to plan the design in detail up front, track lead times, and stay involved throughout the project so the timeline stays as organized and predictable as possible.
The most accurate way to understand your project timeline is through a consultation. We review your home, listen to your goals, and talk through the level of work you are considering. From there we can estimate a range specific to your home.
Every home is different. Furnishings-only projects can be done in a couple months. Full renovations typically take many months to a year. Your project will have its own unique timeline based on your vision, your home, and the level of detail you want.
What matters most is clear planning. When you finalize design decisions early, order materials on time, and work with an experienced team, timelines become faster and more predictable.
If you’re thinking about a renovation in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, or anywhere in Palm Beach County, we’re happy to walk you through a timeline estimate for your project. Explore our services to learn more about how we work or reach out if you’d like to talk through your ideas.
For more guidance on planning a luxury project in South Florida, take a look at our complete homeowner guide to luxury interior design in Boca Raton.