How to update your interior without ruining your homewith your own hands? We have carefully studied specialized sites and identified the most common problems that beginners face. We analyze other people's mistakes and draw our own conclusions Do you think it's time to do repairs? Then our article is just for you. It's good if you can afford to hire a team of professionals who will help with the design project, materials, execution and even the selection of furniture. But if this is not possible, this is not a reason to despair. and with your own hands, if you approach the matter with all persistence, carefully think through the project and do not forget about the "pitfalls" that lie in wait for almost all amateurs.
Lack of an action plan The first thing you need to know isyou will need - paper and a pencil. The main problem that beginners in repair work face is the lack of a clear action plan. It should include a step-by-step list of activities that are required for its implementation, the materials you want to use, and approximate deadlines for each stage of the work. Such planning will help you think everything through carefully and correctly calculate both your strength and budget.
Sloppy calculations "Geometry is"the means by which we perceive the environment and express ourselves," Corbusier believed, emphasizing the close connection between architecture and the exact sciences. And if you have to take on the functions of a home architect, even for a while, you will have to listen to him. To take accurate measurements, use high-quality and reliable tools - from a good tape measure and rule to laser distance meters. Even half a centimeter can sometimes be of key importance: to force you to buy an extra roll of wallpaper, to prevent you from bringing a purchased sofa through the door, or to "organize" an unsightly gap between cabinets in the most visible place.
Materials too cheap Qualitymaterials, both rough and finishing, should correspond to your idea. Saving on rough materials can end up costing you serious amounts, and on finishing materials, it can also ruin your mood. There is another important point: cheap materials are usually more difficult to work with, which is important for independent repairs. If you have planned work that exceeds your budget, try to simplify the plan or wait until you have the funds. Most people tend to underestimate the real scale of a “budget disaster”. To get realistic figures, about 20-30 percent is usually added to the estimated budget.
Skipping preparatory work Preparationplaces to be repaired is the most important, although boring stage, which will help to save a lot of money. Before starting the creative part of the process, prepare the room: take out everything that can interfere with you, carefully cover with film what can be damaged, prepare and check the necessary tool in advance, make markings and all other preparatory work.
Saving on useful space NoBecome fascinated with design ideas at the expense of your family's convenience. Utility and utility rooms should be large enough to perform their primary functions.
2. Bathrooms are too small.Try — they are needed there no less. But if you still had to do this, choose plumbing and furniture designed for narrow and small spaces, otherwise you will not be able to use them. Correlate the dimensions of the future bathtub, shower, toilet and bidet with the dimensions of your household.
3. Doors are too narrow.This problem is rare in apartments, but often in houses. And especially on the upper and "sleeping" floors. Remember that non-standard and minimal doorways will limit your options when moving furniture. In addition, if there are tall people in the family, they will constantly hit their heads.
In pursuit of fashion Correspondence of internal andexternal — the golden rule of design. That is why ultra-modern homes usually do not decorate the space in a classical style. This is doubly true for premises in which only one or two rooms out of three or five need to be renovated. Try not to radically contradict the overall style of your house or apartment.
Don't try to keep up with fashion and usein your interior all the brightest new items of the season. Firstly, next season will probably see new ones and many of the previous ones will look outdated, and secondly, excessive flashiness of the space will quickly become boring in everyday life. Try to use one or two bright details, and otherwise stick to time-tested materials.
Lack of confidence in working with colorThe color and style composition of your future space should be conceived from the very beginning. Not only before going to the store for paint and wallpaper, but even before the rough work begins. It is at this stage that you should try to think through the main color combinations, the approach to filling the interior with furniture, etc. During the renovation process, it will be much more difficult to choose. And it is much easier to get confused. When the main colors are chosen, try to stick to this concept and not deviate from it too much.
If you change your plan after eachtalking to consultants in stores, the result will be much worse. To choose the right colors, make samples and paint samples, ask for details of furniture facades and bring them to your home to see how the chosen color will match your space and lighting, and most importantly, with those elements that will remain unchanged.
Insufficient lighting Underestimating lighting— one of the most acute pitfalls for a beginner. First, it should be remembered that electrical wiring is a complex engineering and dangerous type of work. And it is not for those who are not familiar with electricity. In this case, it is worth inviting professionals.
Secondly, you need to think about lighting very carefullycarefully, at the earliest planning stage. With the help of light, you can enliven the interior, visually expand, zone, etc. In children's rooms, in the kitchen, in the office and workshop, many types of lighting (side, lower and upper) should be provided at once. You should not ignore the light in other rooms either. Artificial lighting greatly affects our perception of space and color.
Safety Rules Safety Ruleswritten especially for you! Don't forget that the most important things during repairs are glasses to protect your eyes, protective gloves, headphones if you intend to use special equipment that creates a high level of noise, and most importantly - a first aid kit.
Reassess your capabilities beforetear down your house to the ground to build a new one, assess your capabilities soberly. Will you have time to do all the planned work? Do you have enough strength for this? Maybe it makes sense to do everything in stages and with breaks? In case you still make such a mistake, get contacts of a good assistant with construction experience who can help you in the final stages and save your health and nervous system.
