When changing your life for the better, you should start with yourself, your environment, goals, ideals, but it is also important to bring changes to your own home. Beautiful, comfortable, cozy home– deposit Have a good mood, positive emotions, spiritual harmony. Therefore, you should not be afraid to start making changes in your apartment even if you lack financial resources. Repair is indeed a very expensive task, but if it is organized correctly, the result is always justified. The main thing is desire and hands.

Example of an apartment before and after renovation

How to renovate an apartment on a small budget?

Prices on the construction goods market Lately bite, but with a competent approach to business, cost planning, you can avoid overpayment and purchase quality materials easily. Having planned renovation work in an apartment, you should first carefully consider the sequence of actions. Initially, you need to decide on the following nuances.

1. The whole apartment will be subject to change, or maybe a separate room?
2. On what scale should we re-glue the boring wallpaper, change the linoleum, or change the electrical wiring, heating, or make other global changes?
3. What to replace old furniture, is it possible to restore it on your own?
4. Where can you get ideas for updating your interior design, and ways to bring them to life with minimal financial costs?

Renovating even one room a year is already progress

Often budget renovation implies a gradual transformation of each separate room. For the case when apartment owners live on one salary, this perfect option. Repairing even one room a year is already progress; you should not despair when there is no financial opportunity to carry out repairs quickly.

Basic rules for budget renovation. Where to begin?

When undertaking such an important task as a budget renovation of an apartment with your own hands, it is worth very meticulously assessing the condition of the electrical wiring, water supply, sewerage, and heating. Having made sure that everything is fine with these communications, you can begin to evaluate the premises themselves. As a rule, the following elements of the apartment are subject to alteration.

The best option would be to make a suspended ceiling

The main stages of budget renovation

When starting work, be sure to consider the following: important steps that will need to be done.

Bathroom renovation

The bathroom requires a responsible approach; often, in the absence of good ventilation, this is where such hated mold appears. To prevent this from happening, you should definitely check the ventilation; if it is completely absent, you need to install it. The most popular material for cladding walls and bathroom floors has been used for many years ceramic tile and its derivatives. It costs differently, you can find it a budget option It’s quite possible, as a last resort, you can always take plastic (lining). It washes well, does not absorb moisture, is easy to install, but “ages” a little faster. If you plan everything carefully, it’s not at all difficult to carry out a budget apartment renovation with your own hands.

Bathroom renovations should be approached responsibly

Decorating living rooms

Thanks to the accessibility of the Internet, you can find a lot of options for ideas for decorative transformation of your home. The main thing is not to miss something that can be given a second life. For example, decorating the doors of an old wardrobe with inexpensive full-length mirrors will definitely not be worse than modern “sliding wardrobes”. Apply mosaic, decoupage to the glass doors of Soviet cabinets and sideboards, or paint them in bright, rich colors, and cover them with self-adhesive tape. All this is quite accessible.

Example of restoration of an old cabinet

When the household has a lot of things or objects that need to be kept away from prying eyes, it is necessary to build a so-called wardrobe yourself, simply by attaching sheets of chipboard, OSB boards to special corners, and hiding numerous shelves behind fabric screens of an interesting color or print. A very fashionable option today is to decorate a living room or bedroom with “wicker” curtains. They are easy to make; there are plenty of instructions on the Internet.

Cheap, but stylish renovation small apartment

Many people panic when they hear the word repair. First of all, because this phenomenon is directly associated with high costs. Yes, after the renovation many people feel as if they were robbed. It is impossible to eliminate expenses, but you have the power to reduce them, without compromising the quality of repairs. So, how can you make your apartment stylish while spending a minimum of savings on it?

What you shouldn't save on

The most important thing in repairs is quality basis. This means that the floors must be smooth, the walls must be smooth and also level, and the angles must be strictly 90 degrees. What is the threat of such disproportionality? Everything is learned in small details. So, if your walls are uneven, it means...that the baseboards will not completely adjoin them, unsightly gaps will appear, which will definitely spoil the appearance. Next, problems with uneven corners will appear when you install the cabinet corner furniture. Well, on a crooked floor the cabinets will stand shaky. In general, if you decide to rely on independent forces for repairs, your work must be perfect. Filling floors, leveling and plastering walls,engage in wall decoration, installation suspended ceilings– all this should be done by professionals. Believe me, by saving on the base, you risk later shelling out a much larger amount to correct errors.Do not forget that it is very important to correctly lay the wires throughout the apartment and pipes in the bathroom.Much also depends on the quality of the finish, namely its practicality andappearance. Even the most expensive ceramic tiles, laid out crookedly or not cut straight, will spoil the entire interior of the room.

Expensive does not mean stylish

For some reason, we mistakenly believe that expensive building and finishing materials look better, and as a result are 100%guarantee successful repair. Unfortunately, it is not. Of course, we do not give you a choice between the cheapest and the most expensive material. This is not entirely true, because first of all we should talk about quality and reliability, be it a building mixture, finishing material or an interior item. Quality is above all, the rest is a matter of your choice. And he should fall for the most wallet-friendly options. Repair is a serious matter, so take it seriously. Compare various options, read the reviewsabout finishing materials on the Internet.

How to reduce the cost of repairs

We will not go into detail about which building material is best to choose, because... as mentioned above – the main quality. Let's consider the interior elements that form the basis of the design.

Let's start with the design itself. It’s not worth spending money, I’ll hire a designer so that he can tell you in which corner to put the sofa and in which TV. Today a lot interesting options for apartment design various sizes and designs can be found freely available on the Internet. This is easy to do, you just need time to choose one or another design option. You don't have to repeat it exactly, you can just see what color variations are combined, which is more suitable for this or that type of decoration, and finally, how the upholstered furniture looks in the interior of the room.

The main components of the interior are finishing materials for walls, furniture, decorative items and flooring.

Let's start with the floor. Many people cover it with linoleum, which is quite justified. This material is cheap, relatively practical, but if we are talking about stylish apartment– this definitely shouldn’t be decorated with linoleum.Options: laminate, self-leveling floors. Laminate is cheaper than self-leveling floors and it looks very beautiful. This is a universal material that can be matched in style to any interior.

Wall decoration - there can be a lot of variations on this theme. Cheap options - wallpaper. But you have to really work hard to find cheap wallpaper of decent quality and with a pattern that’s not a la “I’m visiting grandma.”Did you know that many designers suggest their clients not to cover the walls with anything at all, leaving the brick for everyone to see. The idea is very interesting, but requires specifications in style (combine this option with a fireplace - it will be ideal). Dear decorative plaster can be replaced with a regular one, applied with a relief roller; all this splendor can then be painted in any color, but just choose the paint carefully.

Interior items - specifically forA huge part of the funds goes to them. Minimalism style will help you. Buying cabinet furniture is not cheap. However, as practice shows, it is much cheaper and more practicalbuy itemsinterior separately.

Pay attention to the old things that remain from the previous environment. Now it’s called vintage, and if you skillfully incorporate this style into your interior (including wallpaper, buy a couple of antiques, hang up black and white photographs), then you won’t have to buy anything. A rocking chair will perfectly complement the interior; they are usually cheaper than ordinary soft chairs.

Cheap but stylish renovation - photo

The floor, walls and ceiling are the first things we pay attention to when entering a house. And they should look decent, but it’s quite possible to save money. Experts call marmoleum the optimal quality and price among floor coverings. Most often, it does not require any floor preparation, but is not suitable for a bathroom. Here it is better to fork out for proven tiles or poured flooring. Of course, laminate and parquet board they look respectable and aesthetically pleasing, but the floor underneath them must be level, which will also cost you money. Durable and reliable laminate starts from class 32.

The walls in the bathroom, instead of expensive tiles, can be decorated with laminated hardboard - hygroscopic and does not require surface preparation. If you don’t want to spend time and money on leveling the walls, you can add curvature to them.

It is most economical to whitewash or paint ceilings, but at the same time they must be smooth without any communications or wires passing through them. If this condition is not met, then choose tension, suspended or plasterboard ceilings. However, the first type is more moisture resistant and can protect you from a serious flood.

In the five or six years that have passed since last renovation, the interior of the apartment had somehow faded, stains appeared on the walls here and there, and there were bald spots on the floors, and there was paint on the windows and doorways cracked. No matter how much you would like to, repairs need to be done. As always, it is not possible to collect the required amount. So, really, desire cannot coincide with possibilities? Not at all.

For those whose budget does not allow it, you need to know small tricks that will allow you to economical repair . Basically, they are all about avoiding expensive work steps.

Do possible from high-quality, but not expensive building materials, and update the interior on our own, saving on wages for hired workers.

Where to begin?

First, determine what the style of the updated interior will be, because the amount of costs for necessary materials. The emphasis should be on decorating walls, windows and doors, and flooring.

Walls

If you want something unusual, then you can use clinker brick masonry, with which you can easily give the room the appearance ancient castle or design in high-tech, loft style.

It can become an interior accent that does not require finishing materials(you can even create an imitation brick wall, about which you will learn in detail). And you can make walls to match the brickwork if you don’t have enough money for wallpaper.

Economical repair you need to start by removing the old wallpaper to the ground. Roughness on concrete or unevenness in joints brickwork can be used as additional elements decor. Prime them and coat them water-based paint. You can use the primer to make some kind of abstract design, which will save water-based emulsion.

The walls look great after decoration textured plaster- coating imitating Mediterranean style. She creates an effect smooth color transitions due to various small pebbles, granite or marble chips, cotton, linen or wood fibers added to its composition. These inclusions create the impression of a coating natural stone or wet silk.

You can cover the walls with new wallpaper. But when purchasing, you should remember that they must hide wall defects and therefore must be dense enough. Under thin wallpaper It is necessary to level the wall to perfect smoothness.

Using embossed vinyl-based wallpaper, you can hide the unevenness of an unplastered surface.

Wallpaper should be

• without a large pattern, which will then have to be carefully adjusted.
• without rapport (repeating the pattern), when sticking you will have to cut a lot,
• most the best option– plain colors or vertical stripes on the canvas.

Do you want to save money on replacing wallpaper? Then cover the places where they are torn, worn and shiny with decorative stickers. Oracal film can be used to decorate not only wallpaper, but also painted walls. It goes perfectly with any type of coating, even with simple plaster.

Self-adhesive films Oracal. Multilayer self-adhesive vinyl film with a texture that imitates the weaving of carbon fibers. The film has excellent stretch and fits on curved surfaces.

Windows and doorways

If you don’t have enough paint and varnish for something, you can decorate doors and openings with platbands with stenciled patterns. Turn the space above the doors into a display case for various trinkets, books, and arrangements of artificial flowers. Expenses for economical repair will be significantly reduced.

Flooring

You can find inexpensive parquet or laminate flooring, but is it necessary? When planning an economical renovation, it is better to choose linoleum with a herringbone or parquet plank, decking or marble pattern.

Natural linoleum consists of natural components, which is why it is called an environmentally friendly material. And installing it does not require significant costs.
Covering dilapidated floor surfaces with carpet can also be cheaper than traditional parquet.

Renovation never ends, but you can enjoy updating your interior and do it profitably.

Update your doors

Interior doors can completely change the interior. Their prices vary widely, and often doors “eat up” half the budget spent on renovating a room. There are especially many problems with their installation, because for this you need to either very accurately determine the dimensions and work independent work, or call craftsmen whose work costs more than the door itself.

The solution is fantasy and hand-made. Don't buy a door, make a new one from an old one.

First remove old paint(if the door was painted). This is done using liquid glass, that is, a solution of sodium silicate in water. If you apply it to old paint, after drying the solution will peel off along with it. You can also use blowtorch or construction hair dryer to heat and peel off the paint layer. These methods require more time than working with a grinder and brush, but they produce less dust and debris. If dents and chips are found on the door, a wood primer will help you.

The same methods will help update old wooden frames windows

A smooth and clean structure can be turned into decorative element: paint, wallpaper, plaster, mosaic, cover with fabric. Choose according to your taste.

Re-glue the wallpaper

The room does not necessarily have to have wallpaper of the same color and texture. They can be combined so that the result looks real design solution. If you take a product from leftovers for a combination, the savings will be considerable, especially if you need to decorate a small room.

If you don't have the time or inclination to bother with changes to the entire room, re-wallpaper only one wall. Fast and unusual.

By carrying out repairs in stages, you can save money. Large construction hypermarkets offer big discounts and special promotions in the summer and fall. For example, in August at OBI you can save up to 40% when purchasing basic goods for renovation: laminate, tiles, power tools, paint, plumbing. And for a one-time purchase of 10,000 rubles or more, the client receives an OBI Club card, which entitles him to a 5% discount and to lucrative individual offers until the end of the year.

Repaint old furniture

Change beyond recognition old wardrobe maybe in a couple of days. Can be applied self-adhesive film, but this way you are unlikely to turn your grandmother’s sideboard into the pride of the interior. But with the help of paint, primer, varnish, napkins and a few hours of free time, you can make something magical out of a wooden or plywood chest of drawers.

1. First, remove all old coating - varnish or paint - not only from the outside, but also from the inside of the furniture. Process all the boxes. It will take more time, but the restoration will be complete. To remove paint and varnish, it is better to use special solutions and apply them in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Treat the cleaned surface with fine-grained sandpaper. Then prime (use a sponge to saturate all the pores).
3. If there are any unevenness or chips, cover them with wood putty.
4. The primer can again be sanded and painted. Suitable for furniture acrylic paints, they are easy to apply and lie flat. If you have not done painting work before, use convenient spray cans.

In addition to paint, you can use stickers and decoupage. You will learn how it works from the video tutorial.

It is best to work outdoors so that you do not have to protect the room from dust and debris, and also to avoid breathing sawdust and paint in a cramped room.

Pay attention to home textiles

The bedroom will be transformed by one blanket on the bed. Children's room - carpet. In the living room, the entire interior can revolve around a sofa and unusual pillows on it. In order not to change the upholstery of the furniture, sew beautiful covers. In any room you can “rhyme” these accents with curtains, and draperies can be not only on the windows, but also on the walls and doors. As a result, the room will look like it was after renovation, although you did not do any work. The easiest way is to find a color that will create a contrast to the entire design of the room and will focus on the textiles.

Make an unusual floor

It is unrealistic to completely re-lay the floor and lay parquet with your own hands in a couple of days. For a quick DIY cosmetic renovation, you need to estimate how much you can spend. It is not necessary to buy all the materials at once; you can prepare for replacing the floor by purchasing tools and supplies in stages. This approach will allow you to think through the design concept and save on proposals.

Until the end of October, OBI is running a savings promotion: you make your first purchase for 2,000 rubles and receive a 5% discount on your second. For the second and third purchases for the same 2,000 rubles, the discount will increase and amount to 7 and 10%, respectively. Buyers who receive a card with a maximum 10% discount can use it until the end of October, and then exchange it for a card with a 5% discount until the end of the year on any purchases.

What can you spend money on so that the result exceeds expectations?

Repaint the floor using stencils or patterned patterns. This is an option ideal for wooden floors and brave owners. The main rule is to use several colors.

Update your linoleum. This is the most affordable and easy-to-process floor covering. Buy brightly colored linoleum; even familiar furniture will look completely different on it. Or you can take advantage of the experience of artist Heike Weber and paint old linoleum with ordinary permanent markers.

Combine coatings. It is not necessary to change the flooring in the entire room; you can replace it only in damaged areas. Choose a texture and color that will match the remaining floor and get an unusual interior.

Lay vinyl tiles. This is another easy way to update your floors while saving time. Tiles require preparation of a flat surface, but if you do not need leveling, even beginners can handle the installation.

Add light

Sometimes it's hard to be in the room just because poor lighting. As you know, there are two types of light: functional and decorative. It is difficult to make a room brighter without altering the wiring, but conductive structures allow this too: the lamps, which are mounted on a supporting frame, can be rotated in any direction and the lighting can be changed.

And here decorative lamps And LED backlight can be used at all times. Original chandeliers and floor lamps look especially good in a minimalist interior.

Apply designs to old tiles

To replace the tiles in your kitchen or bathroom in a couple of days requires incredible skill, skill and a full range of tools and materials. It would be strange if there was no way to update the backsplash in the kitchen or bathroom in another way.

The easiest option is stickers. Buy whatever you like, degrease the surface of the tile and apply the desired design.

A more labor-intensive process, but no less interesting in the end, is painting tiles. Not every paint will withstand constant contact with water, so you shouldn’t paint the walls directly above the bathroom, but the kitchen and toilet walls are at your complete disposal.

How to paint tiles?

1. Clean the surface of the tiles and seams from dirt using detergent and a stiff brush. Wipe with a cloth soaked in vinegar solution.
2. Sand the surface with fine sandpaper to help the paint adhere better to the surface.
3. Prime the tiles with epoxy primer. Let dry until the next day.
4. Take epoxy paint and create as you see fit. If you decide to apply multiple coats, allow the previous one to dry for at least 12 hours.