When purchasing property in the form of residential premises, that is, an apartment or a house, it is necessary to create beauty and comfort there. To always feel comfortable, invite friends and please the eye, you should sometimes make repairs.
According to statistics, apartment owners carry out repair work once every 5 years, and owners of private houses much more often. A cottage or house requires more attention, but only as a cosmetic upgrade, so it needs to be repaired no more than once every 5-7 years
Most people do not agree with these figures, because repairs are expensive, and wages do not allow it to be done even once every 10 years. In addition, the lack of skills in a similar field or technological knowledge requires calling full-fledged workers, and this is an additional cost.
A good option to do an inexpensive DIY apartment renovation is to choose budget materials and also do some of the work yourself.
Free up space
Image: lilasgh / Shutterstock In modern interiors, which designers focus on, the central place is occupied by the space itself, not cluttered with unnecessary details.
In such compositions, each item has its own meaning and functionality, so there are no visual clutter or dust collectors. To achieve this effect, plan your renovation carefully. For example, thoughtful storage systems help relieve space. Out-of-season bedding and blankets can be stored in a drawer under the bed. For large kitchen utensils and dishes, make an additional tier of wall cabinets or pencil cases from floor to ceiling.
In a small bedroom, you can create a reading corner on the windowsill and place sections underneath for storing clothes and toys. Install neat shelves on the balcony, and a cabinet under the stairs for a vacuum cleaner, mop and household power tools.
To forget about the problem of storing clothes, if possible, it is worth including a dressing room in your apartment or house renovation project. This way you don't have to buy a wardrobe for every room.
Renovation of the living room (hall)
The hall is the heart of the house, this is where all the family and guests gather, so it is important to decide how to renovate the living room.
In order to create an attractive interior in the living room, the following requirements must be met:
- Correct zoning using furniture and flooring.
- Furniture should be located in the center.
- Decorative elements must be present: photographs, paintings, a fireplace, jewelry, vases and figurines.
- Focus on natural materials.
Renovations in the hall should be in harmony with the overall interior of the apartment.
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Use high-quality imitation of expensive materials
Modern technologies make it possible to create artificial analogues of wood, marble and natural stone without harming quality. In laboratories, specialists develop special composite compositions with the required characteristics, and then use high-precision printing to apply the design and texture of expensive materials to the porcelain stoneware.
Such imitations are more convenient in everyday life. For example, porcelain stoneware, unlike wooden parquet or marble, is not afraid of water. And you won’t have to regularly sand it, coat it with impregnation or varnish.
Marble or wood make the interior more luxurious, but such materials require special care. Estima porcelain tiles are a practical replacement for solid boards or marble tiles. Its pattern and texture cannot be distinguished from natural wood or stone. There are other options: imitation of classic Spanish or Italian tiles, concrete of various shades, textured brick or metal.
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Protective materials for new technologies: features of application and purpose
A separate section highlights new modern technologies in apartment renovation
, which provide protection to coatings. Their reliability and safety of use are the reason for increasing interest not only from craftsmen, but also from customers.
Paints
Instead of lamellas, clinker stone and lining, different types of paints are now appearing:
1. Slate. Suitable for children's rooms and halls where restless children love to create and realize their creative ideas. So that kids can create masterpieces with crayons, it is logical to cover the surface of the walls with a material that will allow them to erase landscapes, paintings and portraits that they don’t like. Slate paints were created for this purpose.
2. Antibacterial. Cleaning and disinfecting indoor air is an important task that can be accomplished not only by ozonizers and air humidifiers, but also by antibacterial paints. This new technology
when
renovating apartments,
it is especially important for families with allergies and asthmatics.
3. Marker. These paints allow you to paint with markers within 7 days after application to the surface. This decision is as important as stated under paragraph 1.
4. Magnetic. Small particles of metal in this material make it possible to use surfaces coated with magnetic paints, like a refrigerator for magnetic souvenirs.
Wallpaper
Among modern wallpapers, 3 types of innovative solutions should be distinguished:
1. Thermal wallpaper. They contain a special paint that changes its properties when heated. Today, thermal wallpaper is considered one of the most popular, many of the characteristics of which are similar to paper or vinyl wallpaper.
2. Seamless. Visually similar to decorative tapes glued horizontally to walls.
3. Cork. Produced on the basis of compressed cork chips. They are expensive, but are an environmentally friendly material. When covering walls with cork wallpaper, no adhesive is needed. When the material is heat treated, natural juice is released, which “works” like glue.
Flexible stone coating
This material is similar to natural stone. Thanks to wear resistance and strength, it is durable. After applying this material, the walls appear to be covered with marble or granite.
A close relative of this coating is Venetian plaster. This is a protective liquid material that dries in an even layer and visually resembles marble.
Install suspended ceilings
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Until recently they were considered a luxury, but today they are an affordable and practical finishing material. To install them, you do not need to perfectly level the surface of the main ceiling. The fabric or film, which is fixed to a baguette installed around the perimeter of the room, will be perfectly flat due to tension.
Lighting and security systems are installed in the suspended ceiling. You don’t have to do anything additional – this is a significant saving of time and money. You can also lay heat or sound insulation between the rough and suspended ceilings.
Finally, if your upstairs neighbors flood you, you most likely won’t have to redo the repairs. A properly installed stretch ceiling does not allow moisture to pass through, so it will be enough to remove one of the lamps and place a large container or carefully remove the water with a vacuum cleaner.
When choosing a specific ceiling, pay attention to matte white options. Glossy texture and bright color are out of fashion. But if you still want to make an accent ceiling, then to avoid fatal mistakes, consult with a designer.
Causes
Of course, there are many reasons to update the design of your apartment. Different people may have different circumstances. For example, the old style is already boring and you want something new.
The problem may also be poor quality housing. But in this case, before you engage in design, you need to make high-quality repairs so as not to be distracted by everyday issues.
Divide the space into zones
You can zone a room using light, colors, finishing materials, transparent or lattice partitions, and large furniture. This can help define seating areas or a home office in the living room, or highlight each child's preferences in their part of the nursery.
Don't forget about the floors. So, if you want to divide the kitchen into cooking and eating areas, you can use porcelain tiles of different colors or textures.
If you understand that in a couple of years you will have to rearrange your apartment, or you generally like frequent changes, pay attention to paintable wallpaper. They make it easy to zone rooms and, if necessary, they can be quickly and inexpensively repainted in a new color.
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Choose complex shades
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Bright poppy colors tend to make renovations cheaper. Nowadays they are not even used in decorating a nursery. And deep, muted, powdery shades look impressive both in person and in photos. Use these tones not only for walls and floors, but also in furniture, accessories, and textiles.
In 2021, pastel and natural colors are in fashion. For example, the creator of the Pantone shade palette named PANTONE® 17‑5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13‑0647 Illuminating (Illuminating) / Pantone.ru the colors of the year Illuminating (“Illuminating”) and Ultimate Gray (“Illuminating Gray”): by According to the organization, the pair "conveys a message of strength and hope that is both resilient and uplifting." Shades of red and blue clay, sea wave, sand, deep purple and blue tones are also trending.
If you want more colors in your interior, pay attention to Estima colored concretes from the Spectrum collection. An interesting palette of current shades will help emphasize the originality of the composition. The material is not afraid of moisture and frost, so it is even suitable for finishing public spaces, swimming pools and terraces. He will help implement a variety of design solutions and make beautiful modern renovations at an affordable price.
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Modern renovation in Khrushchev
Khrushchevka is a five-story building with an area of 40 to 60 square meters. That is, these are small apartments that require visual expansion of space and proper organization of space. Modern renovations in Khrushchev do not require special expenses, since the condition of the walls, floors and other elements is in fairly good condition.
Let's look at how to make modern and inexpensive renovations in a Khrushchev building. Any style solutions are perfect for this type of apartment, so you can choose any one depending on the preferences of the people living in it. Modern renovations in Khrushchev may include redevelopment, since the standard arrangement of walls is not always convenient.
Restore furniture
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Soviet furniture can often be restored and fit into a modern interior. In terms of reliability, cabinets and chests of drawers originally from the former countries of the socialist bloc will definitely give a head start to modern MDF products. Armchairs, chests of drawers, tables and floor lamps of simple geometric shapes from the 1960s and 1970s look impressive in minimalist interiors.
If you didn’t inherit such furniture, you can buy it inexpensively on classifieds websites—sometimes they even give it away for free. And to make cabinets, chests of drawers and tables more convenient, it is enough to equip them with new fittings: retractable rods, rollers, modern opening mechanisms. But if you don’t want to do the restoration yourself, then look for companies that sell already updated items. If we are not talking about rare options, then such furniture can be found at a price comparable to the cost of modern pieces.
Space saving
In the interior design of 2021, simple prefabricated furniture is in demand. Overloading the space will definitely not make the apartment better. Mezzanines, folding tables, cabinets - all these and many other elements will give a feeling of cleanliness and order.
And for children you can put a bunk bed. Probably everyone in childhood dreamed of climbing from top to bottom, and now there is an opportunity to make your child happy. And the vacated space can be taken by some kind of simulator or just left everything as it is.
So, this was an article with all the fashion trends in apartment design 2021. A home is a place where people every day take a break from all problems and worries, relaxing with their family. A cozy and comfortable environment makes this process more enjoyable. By following all the tips for improving your own home, every person can achieve this.
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Install doors that won't have to be restored
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Modern materials like eco-veneer successfully imitate natural wood. And fans of the Scandinavian style and classics will love the enamel models. Such interior doors are inexpensive. They are easy to care for: just wipe with a dry or damp microfiber cloth. Many models are not afraid of water and are therefore suitable for bathrooms and kitchens.
But classic wooden doors dry out over time and are less resistant to high humidity. If the varnish is damaged, the wood will begin to absorb water and become deformed. Restoring wooden doors is not cheap, and most often you need to turn to specialists for this.
Stages of preparation for creating a design
Dream interior: defining style and features
Preparing for a design change starts with psychological factors. Before you start remodeling a room, you need to seriously think about what exactly you want this room to look like, what sensations and emotions you want to experience in it. Also important is the question of choosing the right color scheme and dividing the room into zones. If you decide to do everything yourself, then do not rush to make a decision, read specialized literature, look at examples of do-it-yourself apartment interior design on the Internet, ask friends and acquaintances about the nuances of finishing work.
It is also useful to take a walk through construction supermarkets and look into a furniture showroom in your free time before making a decision. In order to make the picture of the future interior clearer and more specific, special applications have even been created on the Internet, such as “IKEA Home Planner” and a virtual 3-D planner. If you have no ideas, or you are lost between the abundance of design styles you like, then they can be very helpful in making a choice. Thanks to these applications, you can build any virtual room, select and arrange objects in it, and even look at the color of future curtains and wallpaper.
And only when you have a complete picture of the situation in your imagination and you have definitely decided on the style, you can safely get to work.
Gathering information, drawing up drawings
Any action begins with collecting information. The same applies to the premises in which work will be carried out to change the interior. To do this, you need to accurately measure the height, width of the rooms, and their area. Then you should draw up an accurate drawing - it will serve as a guide for further work and, in addition, will help to visually represent the situation on a certain scale in order to avoid subsequent mistakes. It is important not to forget about maintaining proportions for comfortable organization of zoning.
Purchase of building materials and furniture
In our age of high technology, it is not difficult to select high-quality building materials of different price ranges. The choice should be based on the following principles:
- Good price-quality ratio;
- Environmental friendliness of materials;
- Wear resistance and durability;
- Attractive appearance.
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DIY interior design secrets
A key role in the design of premises is played by walls - the very element of the room that is difficult to miss. The choice of color for finishing is important. Psychologists have found that it has a huge impact on a person’s well-being.
Add light
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One chandelier per room will not be enough. Different areas in the room require different light sources. For example, a floor lamp near a chair is an ideal choice for reading or knitting, plain garlands for creating a romantic atmosphere, and directional light near a table for work.
It’s convenient if all the lights in the room can be turned off with one button - on the wall or on your smartphone. This saves time and makes the apartment more technologically advanced.
More color
Apartments with white walls, of course, look good, but still a little boring. Add this season's trendy brown color to your room: it is a classic color, the variety of shades of which allows you to choose specifically to suit your taste.
If you want an interior in pastel colors, then the designers have taken care of that too: powder, blue, lilac, sand, mint, light gray, beige... I don’t want to choose!
Select windows to match your interior and decorate window sills
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White plastic windows do not add beauty to the interior and often stand out from the overall style. In addition, within 5–10 years they turn yellow and the fittings fail.
Fortunately, now you can find color options in stores and choose a shade that will exactly suit your interior. Choose windows with a narrow profile - this will increase the amount of light in the room. And don't forget about the window sills. White plastic can ruin even the most sophisticated designer renovation, so choose window sills made of wood or porcelain stoneware.
Small house concept
Social necessity forces not only architects, but also designers to focus on using small footage to arrange the life of a modern person. Several parallel trends have emerged in this area.
The approach that involved tearing down partitions and creating a single space for relaxation, cooking, eating and sleeping is being seriously revised.
To implement the design of a standard one-room apartment, especially in old Soviet-style buildings, redevelopment may be required, but the current trend is not aimed at creating a completely open space. Zoning is carried out not only through finishing and decoration, but also through the creation of niches and areas isolated from each other.
Space saving is achieved by replacing block walls with glass, plastic partitions or sliding structures. Methods of combining bathrooms, a kitchen wall with a dining room, and a bedroom with a living room are relevant.
The classic studio model is no longer considered an example of rational use of space. It can only be used in spacious apartments with high ceilings, designed for a maximum of two people, and not only ordinary but also vertical zoning is used.
At the forefront of design developments are models of rectangular rooms with a total area of 40 m2, in which there is no delimitation of space.
Minimalist monochrome and non-contrasting decoration of walls, floors, and ceilings gives unlimited freedom in choosing and placing modular furniture, built-in wardrobes, and transformers.
Particular attention is paid to disguising the kitchen wall as part of the overall design. The uniqueness of the interior is emphasized by the bright accent color of the upholstery, fragmented trim, and lighting fixtures. In small spaces, as a rule, purely decorative, non-functional things are not used.
