Renovating the home can sound tough- where to even start? Check out these 5 tips on how best to renovate your space, from budget to colours to blinds!
So you've got the keys to your new house and you're imagining what your dream home will look like when the furniture and décor are in place.
However, you'd probably need some fine tuning before you can call it perfect . At the very least, you'll need to install lights, air-conditioners and cabinets, and probably a new colour for your walls; one that expresses your personality.
If you're considering renovating, bear in mind it can be one of the most stressful things you'll face. Some even say it causes more friction in marriages than extra-marital affairs!
Fear not, that's what we're here for. Here are 5 tips to help you in your renovation journey!
You can go full-blown, basic or in-between with your renovation; it really depends on your budget, so start an excel sheet and calculate how much you can and are willing to spend. Setting your budget will also help you lay out your "must-dos, can-dos and can-waits" of work and upgrades to be done, in which you'll know what your priorities are.
Remember to keep your budget overestimated too. To be safe, allow for at least 10-20% of contingency because who knows- your "can-do" items might just as well be a "must-do"!
Once you've set a budget, stick to it like a leech. Remember that you've already factored in the 10-20% contingency for the extras so as tempting as it may seem, fight the temptation to do more if you don't have the money.
Roll out a blueprint of your house to plan the actual works. With the blueprint, take a tour around your empty house to feel the place and identify where lights and air conditioners (especially the power sockets) should be placed.