If you decide to start a comprehensive apartment renovation, be prepared for a large-scale pogrom. The main thing is to mentally adjust yourself to this and take the first step, as they say, the eyes are afraid, the hands do.
A comprehensive apartment renovation, especially if you have a secondary home, is in most cases the complete dismantling of almost all partitions, since any renovation begins with redevelopment. Partitions are being demolished, except for those that you decided to leave, floors are being removed, ceilings are being cleaned, all plumbing, electrics, windows and doors are being changed. Walls have recently been painted more often, although other options are possible, such as fabric upholstery or Venetian plaster.
It is now very fashionable to make two or three-level suspended ceilings with built-in fixtures or concealed lighting. Some prefer stretch ceilings or combine them.
Parquet is more often laid on the floor, those who decide to save money choose laminate flooring. In general, apartment repairs are divided into three stages: dismantling, rough repairs and finishing. The first two are the most time-consuming, because they include dismantling partitions, floors, removing old wallpaper, cleaning the ceiling, then leveling the floor with a screed, replacing electrical wiring, erecting new partitions, leveling walls, lining the ceiling with drywall, and so on. All these rough work can take about three months, it all depends on the size of the apartment and the redevelopment option.
The third stage in the renovation is considered the most enjoyable when you start going to hardware stores and choosing equipment and finishing materials. Of course, if you don't know anything about this, then it's better to use the services of a designer, he will be able to choose the materials, color scheme and overall style of the apartment.
Earlier, in Stalinist houses or later in typical Khrushchev houses, a completely different approach to the internal organization of living space was used, then the quality of apartments was not in the foreground, but their quantity. Apartments were built with long dark corridors and tiny kitchens and small rooms.
Today, many people strive to create maximum volume, for example, they connect a kitchen or a loggia with a room, or increase the living room area by combining it with a corridor.
You can make the apartment more spacious by using built-in wardrobes or, if the area allows, walk-in closets. They are very spacious, which makes it possible not to buy unnecessary furniture: cabinets, dressers, and so on, and due to mirrored doors, the room's space visually increases.
Many people redevelop not only rooms, but also bathrooms, combining a bathroom with a toilet. This makes it possible to install not only a washing machine in the bathroom, but also a shower stall.
And one more very important detail, Firstly, never touch the load-bearing walls during the redevelopment, and secondly, any redevelopment must be legalized, otherwise it can get you into big trouble. Especially if your "favorite" neighbors complain where they should. The 1xBet platform offers over 100 online and live casino games from top software providers in the industry. To access the casino welcome package, simply use promo code for 1xbet india when registering your new account on the website or through the mobile application. This code unlocks a casino bonus of €1,950 plus 150 free spins on a variety of slot machines with different themes and designs. You can enjoy classic games like poker, blackjack, baccarat, and roulette at live tables with real dealers, experiencing the atmosphere of Las Vegas from your home. The bonus also gives Virtual Roulette and Poseidon Rising.