|
Developing and renovating the kitchen and the bathroom is a dream for those who want a luxurious life. Seepage from sinks and taps, dirty walls, cracked tiles, strangers (cockroach, ants, insects, etc) make you willing to have a new kitchen and bathroom. Due to limited budget it is impossible to turn the existing ones in new ones. As a solution renewal can help in sorting most of the problems and would give you a desirable kitchen to work in. Renewal is not as costly as you may think because of the wide variety of choices and economical options. The total cost actually depends on the changes you desire to make in the place and the type of material you select for most of the things. If your existing kitchen and bathroom lacks ventilation, proper sunlight and free space it would soon become the breeding ground for many microorganisms. These would make the rooms smelly and unwelcoming. If this is the scenario in your house then let’s work with what you have. The first thing you need is the mental preparation for renovation of two important parts in your house. You also need to be realistic with the available budget with which you can change a mess to a decorative piece. Here are some tips which will definitely help you: First and most important thing is renovation budget. One has to fix the budget for material, accessories, labor cost, modifications and extra for unplanned expenses. We can take a round from rooms and make a list for things we need to replace. Then find a contractor from friends, relatives, colleagues, from your own designer or from the internet. Once selected sit with him/her and discuss budget plan from both parties and work completely according to plan and on time. Also discuss about labors and products whether they would be arranged by the contractor or by you. Then fix the payment schedule of laborers and the contractor too. Also remember to completely cover and seal other rooms such as the bedroom and the living area before renovation to avoid any damage. Contemplate about things that cannot be purchased or replaced and come up with ideas to make them new with some alteration. This could also be done with the advice of your agent in small budget. Make sure that materials should reach on time or else labor cost will increase. Also be clear about the type and availability of tiles or granite or wall paper you are using in the kitchen and bathroom. Sometimes the agents try to persuade you in getting another better material than the one you have chosen, stay firm on your decision as it would influence your budget. Consider having functional lights in both the areas to make it more appealing. Take opinion of family members and experts to spend your renovation budget correctly with minimum wastage. If possible stay in relatives place or in hotel at the time of renewal. Before reentering your house keep an eye on the cleaning point. Your agent is liable to perform the post operation cleaning with the help of cleaning crew. If required ask for pest control operation from the same agent to make the place free of diseases. Make small cabinets and small storage areas in both kitchen and bathroom to keep things inside and avoid clumsiness. Keep even daily needed things well arranged in cabinets. As the space is limited try to use the vertical area more than the horizontal area. Keep artificial or natural greenery in both kitchen and bathroom to give a lively look. For best tips on how to give a good look of your old kitchen and bathroom go here.
Related Articles -
kitchen, renovation kitchen, home, repair, remodeling, tips, Pipeline Solutions, inherent risks, water damage, plumber, business,
|
