Are you a homeowner? If so, you may be thinking about carrying out some renovations throughout your home. You may be busy creating a list of all the tasks and projects you wish to carry out. If you have never carried out renovations previously then it can feel a bit like navigating a minefield. Check out the article below to find out more about everything needed for the perfect renovation.
Budget
One of the first things you need to do is work out your budget. Without this you won’ t know where you are, what you are doing, and how much this will cost you. When it comes to working out your budget, write everything down, including prices. This will give you a better idea on how much everything is going to cost and how long each renovation will take you. It is also a great idea to work out if you need to hire workmen to help you with these renovations. This will need to be added to the total, overall cost of your renovation.
If you don’t have this money to hand then you may need to apply for a loan from the bank. Failure to make these repayments could mean you land yourself in hot water.
Have The Right Tools
How will you carry out a renovation without the right tools and equipment? This is a question you need to consider before you start any work. It can be a huge inconvenience to not have the tool or equipment you need as you are in the middle of a task. So, if you need a hammer drill or an electric nail gun then get these before you start.
If you won’t be using these tools constantly then it may be best to rent them rather than buying them. It may be more cost effective to rent, as the overall cost will be much lower.
Paint The Walls
How are your walls looking? If they have seen better days then it may be time to add a fresh coat of paint. It is much better to schedule a repaint every couple of years, rather than leaving your walls to fall apart before doing something about it. You may decide to paint over the existing wall using the same color, or go for something else entirely. It all comes down to whether or not you fancy a change.
You could also switch to wallpaper rather than paint. There are pros and cons to this including being slightly more fiddly and time consuming than paint. Head to your local DIY store to find the right paint or wallpaper for you.
Change Your Flooring
Now, if your floors have been trampled on constantly for a long while then they may be calling out for some TLC. Think about if you want to keep your floors and deep clean them or replace them entirely. There are pros and cons to different types of flooring, for instance, carpet is warmer but hardwood is easier to clean.
If you have children or pets then you may decide to switch to hardwood floors, or even vinyl. This is easy to clean and keep clean, whereas with carpets you will need to shampoo these often.
Head to your local flooring shop to see what you can get your hands on, they may even have offcuts if you opt for carpet. It may be your lucky day with the perfect piece of flooring for your needs.
Convert Empty Space
If you have a larger than average loft space and you need more room then you could always invest in a loft conversion. This needs to be something you are 100% sure about as they aren’t the cheapest renovations in the world. A loft conversion could get you some much needed extra space, be it a home gym or even a spare bedroom.
Whatever you wish the rooms to be, you will need to speak with a contractor to get the work completed. Be sure to check if you need any permissions from the council before you start any work. The last thing you need is to be told that you can’t have that renovation and need to put it back to normal.
Kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and if you love nothing more than inviting your friends over and having dinner parties then you need a kitchen that works for you. If your current kitchen falls short then think about what you would change. It may be that you don’t have enough unit space or even side space, improve it for the better.
You can rip out the entire kitchen and start fresh, look at kitchen designs to gain some ideas about what you want the final project to look like. If you need a budget friendly way to enhance your kitchen then you could take down the cabinets and paint them. Once they are dry, add some new handles and then hang them back up.
This will give the illusion that you have brand new kitchens and you will talk of the town amongst your friends.
Invest In New Furniture
Finally, once you are happy with your interior then it is time to invest in some new furniture. While you can reuse your old furniture, if it has seen better days then there is no need to add it to your new environment. Hit the shops and find new items that you like, you also need to check that they fit into your budget. If you need interior design advice, then you have a couple options. You could either work with an actual interior designer who will be able to fill your home with goodies. You could also check various social media pages to find ideas and inspiration on beautiful furniture to buy.
So there you have it, hopefully you feel better equipped to handle that home renovation. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day. Don’t rush these projects otherwise you risk making costly mistakes.
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