Repair of one-room apartments in new buildings

Repair can be different - cosmetic or major. It all depends solely on the specific situation. Therefore, first you need to decide which option is relevant in your case. This will determine both the choice of specialists and the total cost of repairs.

Repair is a troublesome and very costly business. It can be a light cosmetic finish or a long-term capital option. Or maybe, in general, a unique author's project from a famous designer, or a complete redevelopment of the home space.

Repair can be divided into the following types.

• Cosmetics - surface finishing of a room. This can be wallpaper plywood, ceiling repainting or wall putty. Cosmetic finishing does not mean installing new windows or replacing plumbing fixtures. Windows can simply be painted with enamel.

• Major overhaul. This is a whole range of works not only on the alteration of the design of the premises, but also the replacement of plumbing, wiring or the acquisition of new windows and doors.

• Renovation is one of the most difficult types of work. It is not only about the interior design of a room, but also about working with space: rooms can be combined into one, or, conversely, one room can be divided into two living spaces.

• Renovation by designers is a real art. The designer creates a unique project from scratch, on which a whole team of specialists will work: stained glass painters, painting masters, artists of all stripes and sculptors. As a result, the designer's intention is embodied in a completely amazing and unique interior.

Most often, the newly-minted apartment owner finds himself in a situation where there are only bare walls in front of him. There are a great many advertisements for turnkey repairs, but not every person understands where to start.

Before buying materials or choosing a room design, you need to solve two of the most important problems for yourself.

• First you need to install plumbing - toilet, mixer and sink. Without this, it will be simply impossible to live in an apartment.

• It is also important to take care of safety - and purchase a high-quality metal door.

Before redeveloping a home, the owner must make sure that he has all the necessary documentation. No prior approval is needed if you decide to replace your heating, plumbing or gas pipes.

If you are not planning to install parquet flooring or buy designer furniture, but want to live in comfort, designers recommend pricing basic renovations at half the price of your home. This approach to the calculation of repairs and furnishings will allow you to choose a good company or a contract of finishers who can make excellent repairs. The same approach will allow you to calculate your finances and purchase good, but affordable furniture.

Moreover, if an apartment has an area of ​​up to 50 m², then a budget repair from scratch with high-quality materials can cost about 600-700 thousand rubles. This money will be enough for minimal repairs, as well as for the purchase of the necessary equipment.If you dream of a unique renovation with unusual design solutions, the price tag rises several times.

According to the laws, approval is necessary if water supply systems, electrics or central heating are replaced during repairs. If the owner of the new building wants to interfere in any way with the original layout of the load-bearing walls, this also requires prior approval. Without approval, you can install mosquito nets, antennas or air conditioners. When glazing loggias or balconies, you just need to report this to the housing inspection.

There are such drastic repair changes that can cause accidents:

• it is forbidden to turn into a studio "odnushka" in which there is a gas stove;
• you cannot turn the doorway into an arch if the door must close tightly;
• you cannot move the kitchen to the balcony or try to swap the bathroom and bedroom (the so-called moving "dry" zones to "wet");
• radiators cannot be transferred to balconies;
• you cannot install gas-fired fireplaces;
• the ventilation system must not be removed.

Better not to try to fill every free centimeter with clever design solutions.

A folding sofa can free up significant space. It can be easily expanded, and additional comfort can be provided with the help of an orthopedic mattress.

Do not forget about space zoning. The working, dining and other areas can be separated by partitions, curtains or screens. The same role can be played by ordinary book shelves.

If the ceilings in the house are high enough, you can install the bed in two tiers. The bottom can fit a wardrobe or a miniature cabinet. They perfectly save free space and various mezzanines or podiums.

One chandelier will give very little light, so you can complement the design of the room with lamps. Beautiful lamps and floor lamps will look interesting in the interior.

The working area can be placed next to the windowsill. An excellent solution would be a folding table, which can be easily assembled and disassembled into a full-fledged table.

A small hallway can be equipped with a special shoe rack. Ottomans with built-in shelves are on sale. A large mirror can be placed on the door. Do not forget about the shelf with hooks for hats and outerwear.

One-room apartments can have both connected and separate bathrooms. In any case, it is very difficult to place a huge amount of necessary little things in a small bathroom. You can solve this problem using a rack for bath accessories.

A shower cabin will also be a good solution. You can put a small bedside table under the sink, install wall cabinets.

Kitchens in 1-bedroom apartments are rarely large. Even if the kitchen is 3 meters long, it can be conceptually refurbished. The headset can be installed at an angle, you can choose a tabletop of an unusual shape. The windowsill is a great place to work or have a full meal. In addition, the table can be chosen in the form of a bar counter or a folding table top.

Let's list the main stages of the repair.

It is better if the heating goes through pipes in the floor from one source. In this case, you do not need to think about where to hide the heating riser. Already at this stage it is necessary to supply water if it is planned to change the "dry" zone to the "wet" one (change the places of the living room and the bathroom).

The wires must be run in the floor and raised to the level of future outlets. Lighting wiring must be routed from the ceiling to the walls. At the same time as the electrical wiring, you can start plastering the walls into which the cables will not be embedded.

Wall decoration is a special stage of renovation. It all depends on the original design plan. After passing the electrical wires, the ceiling can be sewn up.

If the room is still in the rough finish, then it is better to remove the door openings for now. The freed space can be covered with foil. The film cannot be fixed with ordinary tape: there will be visible traces of the adhesive tape. For this, a special masking tape is suitable.

The heads of nails or screws are masked with special plugs. Then you can install locks and handles.

Do not forget about the door stops. Stops help to fix the door rotation in a certain position. Thanks to this, the furniture will not be scratched, and the doors themselves will not be damaged.

If you plan to install built-in furniture, it is better to carry it out before fixing the skirting boards. Portable furniture can be selected and purchased at the store. It will not be difficult to arrange the selected furniture. At the end, we hang curtains, blinds, put the final order.

Acting on all points of the plan, you will soon get a wonderful apartment, which is pleasant and comfortable to live in.

A detailed overview of the repair and its cost in a one-room apartment in a new building is presented in the following video.