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As the saying goes, September and October are the golden months, and it is the perfect time to renovate your home.
Many people have recently joined the renovation trend, and the number of inquiries about renovations on the Tubaobao WeChat backend has increased significantly. When asked about their renovation needs or the desired home style, a large number of people will say, "I haven't thought about it" or "Can you give me some suggestions?" It's not that suggestions are impossible to give, but it's a bit difficult to accurately cater to their preferences. Because everyone is unique, and a home best suits their individuality. So today, we'll start with the overall basic renovation requirements to help everyone truly understand their needs.
1. Number of residents
First of all, it is necessary to determine the number of people living in the house, which is also the most important thing. If a person lives alone, the decoration should refer to the style of a single apartment, which is relatively casual; newlyweds should discuss and choose a decoration style that they both can accept. Of course, they also have to consider the birth of a new life, so there needs to be more than two bedrooms; for a family with three generations living together, there should be at least three bedrooms and it is best to have two bathrooms, otherwise there will be many embarrassments and conflicts in life.
2. Personality traits
Follow your personality traits. Those who prefer a quiet, comfort-oriented decorating style can prioritize the living and dining areas, while those who prefer a lively and welcoming atmosphere can invest in the design of their living and dining rooms. Similarly, if your career often requires you to work overtime at home, you can create a dedicated workspace. If you have unique lifestyle habits and hobbies, such as a love of cooking, you can be more creative with your kitchen decor. I once read about a blogger who collects kitchen utensils. His kitchen has tall cabinets specifically for storage. While many homes have built-in ovens in these cabinets, his simply houses his utensils. Even so, the space in these cabinets can still seem a bit cramped, so his utensils sometimes end up on his bookshelves, but he prefers this casual approach. The flow of movement in the kitchen is essentially a continuation of your own habits. Note: The more detailed information you provide about the occupants, the more comfortable your home will be.
3. Decoration style
There are many decoration styles, including simple, new Chinese, Nordic, American, light luxury, Hong Kong, etc. If you like something at first sight, then find more cases of the same style to confirm and finally decide on the style. If you have seen a lot and are still confused, you might as well tell the designer directly your ideas, such as whether you want a simpler one, what color you like, etc.
4. Renovation budget and decoration method
It's easy to go over budget when renovating, so you can set aside 20% of your original budget as a "renovation reserve." For example, if your total budget is $300,000, you should set aside $60,000 as a reserve, leaving only $240,000 for renovations.
5. Storage requirements
Which spaces should be built with cabinets and how much storage space is needed can be determined according to your needs. Usually there are shoe cabinets at the entrance, wardrobes, cupboards, TV cabinets, sideboards, balcony cabinets, etc.
6. Pet Space
If you have pets at home, you need to arrange exclusive space for them. If you have cats at home, you need to consider adding a cat climbing frame. Their activity space and rest space must be well planned so that they can live in harmony.
Through the above steps, we can roughly clarify our needs, and then break them down into each space and each detail based on these needs, so that we can better take the lead in the decoration process.
Finally, I hope that all our homeowner friends can decorate their homes to their satisfaction and live in a home that suits their needs.