You own a house, but have you ever considered your actual needs for home renovation?

Having just received your first home, beautiful images of your future home immediately come to mind. Like the grand floor-to-ceiling windows in songs, or the style of many TV dramas where you can be as glamorous as the protagonist. We are filled with endless fantasies and wonderful expectations for our future life. However, at this point, the image in your mind is just a vague concept; your specific needs aren't very clear. You're caught in a contradiction, feeling like you like everything but unsure how to choose. Today, the TuBaoBao editor will talk to you about decorating needs, hoping to help you have better ideas when decorating.

I. Family members:

A house is for living in, and people are the main focus. Therefore, before decorating, you must understand your family members, including their number, age, interests, and habits.

Let's start with the number of family members. If it's a single person living alone, the number of bedrooms is 1-2; if it's a newlywed couple, considering they might have children in the future, the number of bedrooms is 2-3; if it's a three-generation family living together, the number of bedrooms is at least 3.

If you live alone, you can decide your renovation needs entirely based on your own interests and habits. However, if there are other family members living with you, you need to consider more factors. So, let's talk about the main factors such as age, interests, and habits.

In fact, different age groups have different needs. For a child who is in the growth and learning stage, a suitable bedroom and a bookcase that can meet their study needs are essential considerations. For the elderly, safety and comfort should be the main considerations, such as comfortable bedding, a suitable lamp, and wardrobes and cabinets that match their lifestyle.

II. Spatial Functions:

A home includes an entryway, living room, dining room, kitchen, and balcony. How can these spaces be combined to maximize their respective strengths? We believe each space should fulfill its specific function and be optimized for optimal performance.

1. What is the primary function of the entryway? In a narrow sense, it's for storing shoes; in a broader sense, it's about ensuring a clean and aesthetically pleasing entrance. Think about your and your family's daily routine: changing shoes, hanging clothes, putting away keys, grabbing an umbrella on rainy days... Then consider your home's layout. Is the space sufficient? If space is limited, what kind of design can meet your needs? This is where you can express your ideas when customizing cabinets.

2. The living room, literally meaning a place for entertaining guests, is actually a place where family members chat and relax in cities nowadays, as visiting each other is very rare. Therefore, a living room needs a sofa, coffee table, and a TV or projector. Many people now also decorate their living room as a study, but this depends on the family members' preferences. If they don't like reading, there's no need to pretend.

3. For the dining room, consider how many people usually dine there? Do they have a wine collection hobby? Is there a need for a sideboard? Then plan the space based on these questions and needs, as well as the size of the dining room.

4. Kitchen: This depends on how often you cook. If it's occasional, the kitchen can be kept simple, just needing basic necessities. If it's used for all three meals a day, then it's best to discuss with the person who cooks frequently and plan according to their needs. Also, for custom-made kitchen cabinets, it's recommended to choose cabinet doors that are easy to clean; PET and UV-coated finishes are good options.

5. Bedroom: When planning a bedroom, first determine the location of the bedding, then plan the next steps based on the remaining space. If the bedroom is small, consider a tatami mat, which not only saves on the cost of a bed but also provides ample storage. When customizing a bedroom wardrobe, consider extending it to include bedside tables or a desk to meet multi-functional needs.

6. Balcony: Traditionally, balconies are mainly used for drying clothes. However, since the area of ​​a commercial apartment is limited, you should also have a laundry area and a storage area for cleaning tools. You can plan according to the structure and size of the balcony.

III. Decoration Style:

There are many interior design styles, including Scandinavian, modern, neo-Chinese, and minimalist luxury, and these styles are constantly evolving with societal development. So how do you choose the right style? Here are a few tips~

1. Follow your instincts. By looking at books, browsing pictures, and researching, choose a style you like, without being limited by apartment layout, size, structure, or budget. Just like buying clothes or shoes, find a style that suits you. After selecting your preferred style based on your feelings, evaluate it further, considering factors such as whether the size is suitable and whether your budget is sufficient. The more detailed the evaluation, the better. After multiple selections and evaluations, choose a few options that you are satisfied with. It is recommended to discuss them with your family, as living arrangements are not just a personal matter.

2. Extending from a point to a surface: If you've looked at many interior design renderings but still can't decide on a style you like, you can try this method. Go to a furniture store and browse around. If you really like a particular Chinese-style table, be sure to own it. This shows that you have a special fondness for Chinese design. Extend this feeling to accessories, furniture, flooring, wall colors, lighting, and so on, little by little, from point to surface, from part to whole, and the entire home style will take shape.