They say ‘the home is where the heart is.’ Correct indeed, a home, small or big, cramped or spacious, old-world type or equipped with modern facilities, is the space private to all of us. Taking care of it is like taking care of your mental and physical health. A home like any other thing needs to be renovated and remodeled from time to time. Whether you want to get it ready for sale, or you want to free up spaces, whether you want it to look beautiful again or if you wish to change how it feels to be at your home, renovations can transform houses if planned and executed wisely.
Let’s first have a look at the common mistakes we tend to do during a home renovation.
- Do not overlook the most-used spaces of your house such as the kitchen or the living room. Lesser crucial areas such as the bedroom can come second in the priority list.
- You might get fascinated with some high-priced appliances for the kitchen or certain décor items. Save yourself from expending unnecessarily on such things and balance those expenses with more affordable purchases.
- Do not play much with the original architecture of the house. Choose the architecture and style that sets well with the natural layout of your home.
- It is recommended to appoint architecture as well as a designer if you are going for a complete makeover of your house.
Tips to renovate
Tips for home renovation can vary as per the location, geography, climate, availability of space, and usage of your house. However, certain tips are common across dwellings of all types. Note below.
Divide your house into sub-parts and plan accordingly. Next, focus on the larger picture. This way, you will be saved from ignoring certain crucial spaces and corners of your house, and also, you will know what to expect once the renovation is complete. Brainstorm the requirements of all the sub-parts, set a goal for each and the larger goal, and move on to budgeting.
Budgets are required to draw a limit when you are on a shopping spree for your house. It lets you prioritize and keep a check on your purchases. It is advisable to keep your budget underestimated as there will be upward deviations from your original budget.
A bit of research and efforts can save you from unnecessary wastage of money. If there is a living space décor item that you liked but didn’t fit in your budget you can replace that with another affordable piece that you found somewhere else. Taking advantages of online sale, second-hand furniture stores or thrift stores can save you a lot of money.
Do not forget to protect your kids and pets during the process of renovation. It might get risky as well as dangerous if proper precautions are not taken to safeguard them. Install child safety barricades, covers for electrical safety and keep sharp tools away from them.
Do not forget little things can make a lot of difference. A painting can affect lightings, small rooms can be made to look large, let there be more and more air and light, contain clutter with containers, try open shelves and tucked away seating, go for lighter shades and plan your calendar accordingly.
Also, do not forget to consult the team at Home Reno Direct for all your home renovation needs.
