Are you looking for ideas to reform an old house? In this book we give you several tips so that your old house is completely transformed with some remodeling tips. Recommendations for walls and floors, furniture options and color proposals. Follow some of these tips to remodel an old house, from the best professionals at homify.
Where to start?
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Where to start?
Remodel one casa It doesn’t have to be a headache. First, define what aspect or area you want to remodel an old house. Are you not convinced by the colors of the walls? Do you prefer to start with the flats? If you already have those answers, it’s time to take another step. Second, define the budget. That way you will save yourself headaches. Third, do you prefer to keep the same style in your old house? Or do you want to make a 180° turn?
1. Define the spaces to remodel
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1. Define the spaces to remodel
In a remodeling it is not necessary to cover all the spaces. You can start with the rooms that are most deteriorated or that urgently need a makeover. An old kitchen can be a good start. Some remodeling tips in a kitchen include: repair and new paint on the walls, change of furniture or design of new openings, to achieve larger and more illuminated spaces.
2. Seek the support of professionals
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2. Seek the support of professionals
In some projects, the biggest challenge in renovating an old house lies in the current state of the property. If the old house is very deteriorated, you will have to resort to professionals who evaluate the spaces, define if they have structural damage, or if they need a complete reform with new rooms, plants and facilities.
3. Choose the style
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3. Choose the style
In a reform the simplest way is to work according to the spaces. For example, if you want to remodel a bedroom and you already have the style, start by changing the color of the walls or adding a new finish. Then you can follow you through the furniture and the deco details. If you are going to reform an old bathroom, before starting the remodeling: check the state of the facilities, since if they are in poor condition you will have to change them completely and that cost can impact your budget.
4. Change the color of walls and floors
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4. Change the color of walls and floors
Another remodeling tip is to focus on a few surfaces like walls and floors. Paint your walls with fashionable colors or change your old floors for more modern and colorful materials. This year the color trend includes sand, green, blue, beige, yellow and orange. Pink and purple are also in fashion.
5. Pay attention to lighting design
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5. Pay attention to lighting design
When you reform an old house do not forget the lighting design. Whether it is an open or closed space, the options are numerous. Of course: choose low-consumption accessories that are durable. Led solutions are very efficient alternatives. Also pay attention to natural lighting. If a room is small, try to expand it through colors or new openings. In this way, the spaces will look larger and will be much more comfortable.
6. Replace or recycle furniture
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6. Replace or recycle furniture
Finally, remodeling a house can also involve replacing old pieces of furniture or restoring those that you want to give a new chance. Look for simple DIY ideas to change the appearance of a piece of furniture or recycle pieces of old furniture. The options are endless.
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