Renovating your apartment is something that will come up as an idea sooner or later, whether you like it or not, and that’s quite normal. Everybody wants to make the place in which they spend the most time looking great, so if you have some extra time and money on your side, why not make this come true?
There are numerous cosmetic upgrades and adjustments that you can do, some more difficult than the others, but with enough effort and planning, everything is possible.
In this article we are going to talk about some of the best, modernized and simple apartment renovation tips and ideas, so if you are currently in the process of doing something like this, or you are just curious to learn some more, feel free to stay with us until the end. Let’s take a look.
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Expanding vs renovating
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One of the things that you have to clear up in your mind before starting a project of this kind, is whether you need to expand or just renovate. There are numerous cases where a person, or a family, doesn’t want to change their living location, but the apartment is just way too small for their conditions. In a case like this, expansion is required.
Expanding might make more money, and it will cause a temporary mess, but in the end, you will be left with more room and a lot of better living conditions. Who doesn’t like things that are “spacey”?
Following Trends – Do this to your kitchen
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People follow trends in many different areas of life, and no, it’s not just fashion. Believe it or not, some things are currently “in” even when it comes to renovating your apartment, and from what we’ve seen and heard lately, it’s quite modern to open up your kitchen and make it one with your living room. Although this might sound or feel weird at first, there are numerous benefits of doing so.
When you open up your kitchen, you allow the person that’s inside it to feel more connected with the rest of the people in the living room. This means when someone is cooking solo, they can still interact with the others, but the awesomeness doesn’t end there.
By having a larger and more open kitchen, your apartment gets a very gentle touch of modernization, and it’s going to make a lot of people comment on your idea. The air will circulate better and you won’t feel claustrophobic while you’re preparing your meals. We don’t see any downsides to this, so why not try it the next time you’re doing a renovation?
Choosing between showers or tubs – Bathroom
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You need to give some attention to your bathroom as well when you’re renovating, so take a look at this very interesting idea. When you take a look at what others do with their apartments lately, you’ll notice that in the bathroom area, hot tubs are replaced with showers. This thing is still a personal preference, and it doesn’t mean that you have to do it, but let’s take a look at the pros and cons.
If you decide to go for a shower instead of a tub, you will free up a lot of space, and this will allow you to place a lot of new items in your bathroom, or just keep it more spacey. However, you will lose your ability to lay down in a tub full of hot water and just relax, so try to decide for yourself, although the latest trends suggest removing a tub and adding showers instead.
New Flooring changes it all
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New flooring means that you will gain a completely new look and a touch of luxury, and it’s always a great start if you are planning to remodel and re-design everything in your apartment. Just like things are meant to be done, you need to start from the ground and build your way up to the top. The same thing goes for the design of your apartment, according to GypCrete.
When it comes to flooring, you have a lot of things to choose from. You can go for tiles, wood and tons of other options, so we’ll leave that up to you. There are pros and cons of all the options. For example, while tiles will give you the most sophisticated and minimalistic look, they’re colder and harder to heat up during the winter. However, they are a lot easier to clean up, but so is wood, which looks more comfortable, cozier and luxurious. As you can see, choosing is not very easy, so we’ll leave that up to you.
Windows – Color and Shape
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New windows can change the way your apartment looks. When you are remodeling, consider replacing your old windows if you notice that they are responsible for the old look of your home. If the entire point of your remodeling project is to make your apartment look retro however, you can even allow yourself to replace newer window models with ones that look like they’re old. Once again, it’s all up to you and your creativity, we are just here to provide you with a couple of advice.
Keep your furniture in mind
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Renovation and remodeling are not just about taking down a few walls or replacing your flooring. If you are striving for aesthetics, you will have to make sure that all of your furniture is matching the new style of your apartment. So, take a look at the bigger picture, and try to combine things which are of the same style, to maximize your looks.
The bedroom
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The bedroom is part of your apartment where you need to feel the most comfortable. It’s where you rest and where you wake up every single morning, so don’t let this fact slip when you are planning a project like this.
The main item of your bedroom is the bed, so if sleeping space is something that seems to bother you, but that in the first place and take care of it immediately. A larger bed can mean the entire difference of waking up tired and unproductive and waking up full of energy and ready to take on all the challenges. Ambient lighting and other decorative ideas are also a very useful thing if you are planning to invite some guests to your bedroom anytime soon. Don’t forget about this room.
