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In this era of pursuing quality and individuality, house decoration is no longer just a simple space layout and material stacking, it is also a display of life attitude and a beautiful vision of future home life. Whether it is the first decoration of a new house or the renovation of an old house, every step contains deep emotions and expectations for home.
In the decoration process, every step is crucial. From the initial style positioning, budget planning, to material selection, construction supervision, and then to the later soft furnishing matching and maintenance, every link requires us to carefully consider, understand and follow the correct decoration process and precautions, which can not only make the decoration process smoother, but also effectively avoid potential problems and disputes, and ensure that the final home environment is presented that not only meets our aesthetic needs, but also has both practicality and safety.
This includes determining the decoration style, functional layout and expected results. Formulate a reasonable budget plan, including design fees, material fees, construction fees, furniture and appliance fees, etc., and reserve a certain amount of emergency funds.
Invite the designer to measure the house and understand the structure and space layout of the house. Design a preliminary plan based on the owner's needs and budget, and communicate with the owner to adjust until he is satisfied.
If you have your own ideas about the design and layout of the house, you can use the tool to design a simple floor plan. The following is a two-bedroom floor plan designed using the floor plan graphics in the ProcessOn flowchart. The threshold for use is low, and you can draw your ideal house design without much learning or upgrading.
Simple two-bedroom and two-living room floor plan
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The traditional contracting methods include: full package, half package and clean package. With the improvement of services, new contracting methods have emerged: complete decoration, smart home decoration, etc.
Decoration project contracting method
Different contracting methods have different advantages and disadvantages, and you can make a suitable choice based on your actual situation.
Currently most people still choose the traditional contracting method.
advantage:
Save time, effort and worry: owners only need to communicate with the decoration company in a timely manner to supervise the basic progress and quality of the project without having to participate too much in the specific matters of decoration. It is very suitable for busy office workers.
Integrated design and construction: The decoration company is responsible for design, construction and material selection, with a unified style and better overall effect.
Quality and environmental protection are guaranteed: the decoration company has strict control over the quality of materials and construction technology, and the subsequent maintenance is guaranteed.
Clear responsibilities and powers: Once quality problems occur in the decoration, the construction party cannot shirk their responsibility because they are responsible for all the materials and labor.
shortcoming:
Difficulty in market selection: The decoration market is mixed, and it is difficult to identify and select regular decoration companies.
Price opacity: Some informal companies may falsely report prices or collude with material suppliers to commit fraud, making it difficult for owners to distinguish.
Limited personalization: Although the overall effect is good, there may be some compromise on personalized needs.
advantage:
High level of owner participation: Owners can choose the main materials themselves to meet their personalized needs.
High overall cost-effectiveness: Owners can bargain independently when purchasing main materials, and the decoration company is responsible for construction and auxiliary materials, which has a high cost-effectiveness.
The progress of renovation is controllable: the owner can have a clearer grasp of the progress of renovation and communicate with the renovation company to make adjustments in a timely manner.
shortcoming:
Requires more worry: Homeowners need to invest time and energy to compare and select various decoration materials and bargain.
Material management is troublesome: if you buy too much material, you waste money and have nowhere to store it; if you buy too little, it will delay the construction period.
High requirements for professional knowledge: Owners need to understand the professional knowledge of materials and construction, otherwise they may be easily cheated.
advantage:
Great freedom and control: The owner is fully responsible for all decoration matters, including design, construction, material selection, etc., and can decorate entirely according to his or her own wishes.
Economical and affordable: Owners can choose materials and construction teams according to their own financial capabilities and effectively control decoration costs.
Strong personalization: The decoration effect is entirely determined by the owner himself, in line with personal living habits and personality characteristics.
shortcoming:
Invest a lot of time and energy: Owners need to invest a lot of time and energy to visit the market, understand the market conditions, select materials, etc.
High requirements for professional knowledge: Owners need to understand professional knowledge about materials and construction, otherwise they may easily buy low-quality and high-priced materials or find it difficult to deal with problems during the decoration process.
Longer construction period: Since the owner needs to be responsible for all matters, the progress of decoration may be affected, resulting in longer construction period.
Decoration materials mainly involve floors, walls, ceilings, doors and windows. No matter which decoration method is chosen, the owner needs to have an in-depth understanding of the selection of decoration materials so that he can make the most suitable choice of decoration materials for his home and avoid being deceived when communicating with merchants.
Advantages and disadvantages of home decoration materials and purchase suggestions
Choose a decoration company with rich experience and good reputation by checking the company's qualifications, cases and customer reviews. Understand the contract content in detail and make sure that all decoration items and details are covered in the contract.
After completing the preparatory work before house decoration, it is time to officially enter the decoration stage.
Decoration is a big project. There are many things to pay attention to in every decoration link. The basic precautions are as follows:
Choose a qualified decoration company or workers: ensure that the construction quality meets the standards and avoid later maintenance problems.
Pay attention to the construction sequence: carry out construction in the order of the decoration process, including demolition and modification, water and electricity renovation, carpentry, plastering, installation and other stages.
Pay attention to construction safety: Take necessary safety measures during demolition, renovation, water and electricity transformation, etc. to ensure the safety of construction workers and owners.
Supervise construction progress and quality: Supervise during the decoration process to ensure that the construction progress and quality meet expectations.
Determine the positioning of water and electricity: Determine the positioning of water and electricity in each space in advance to ensure the safety and reasonable layout of wires and water pipes.
Use qualified materials: Choose high-quality wires, water pipes and other materials to ensure safe use.
Precautions for decoration,water and electricity renovation
Do a good job in waterproofing: Bathrooms, kitchens and other areas prone to water accumulation should be waterproofed and high-quality waterproof materials should be selected.
Carry out water injection test: After waterproofing is completed, a water injection test must be carried out to ensure that there is no leakage.
Pay attention to equipment installation: When installing furniture, electrical appliances and other equipment, pay attention to the location and fixing method to ensure safety and stability.
Consider the functional use: When installing, consider the functional use and aesthetics of the equipment to ensure that it is both practical and aesthetically pleasing.
Before renovating, people often draw a simple floor plan of their home to design both the hard and soft furnishings. This helps them get a clear idea of what they'll look like before they begin. The ProcessOn template community offers many user-created floor plans, which you can use as a reference or design your own.
Classic three-bedroom and one-living room floor plan
Simple three-bedroom and two-living room plan
The above is an introduction to the entire process of house decoration. I hope this article can provide useful reference and help for your house decoration journey.
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