Affordable Renovation Tips for Small Apartment

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If you live in a small apartment, there must be times when you want a change of scenery. The common way to achieve that is surely through renovation. The word “renovation” sometimes scares people as it may cost a lot of money. But to enhance or change the ambiance only, renovation can be affordable. Here are some tips you can use as a starting point.

Good planning

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Always start with the simplest renovation idea for your small apartment. A good initial plan will help you get a clear picture of what you want for your apartment renovation. Find design inspirations or create a mood board for the renovation and always research before you go shopping. Collect information about where to buy material and fittings with the best price. Don’t forget to look for deals, especially during the pandemic as suppliers may offer discounts.

DIY installation

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Choose material that you can install by yourself. You can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars by doing this. Painting the wall is the simplest way to add a new look to your apartment and you can do it without professional supervision. But keep in mind that you need to learn and master the basics to achieve the best results. There are also hundreds of DIY projects on the internet that you can explore.

Affordable material

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Do not buy that overpriced marble slab for your kitchen counter if your renovation budget is limited. Choose more affordable one like granite tiles or solid surfaces with stone texture and veins instead. Instead of solid wood, you can choose the engineered ones or plywood. That way, you still can create the look that you want without burning a hole in your wallet.

White, bright and light

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White finishes colour and material is one of the safer and more affordable option. White is a neutral colour that rarely goes wrong. Also, white paint, white sanitary homewares and white tiles are usually cheaper compared to the coloured or textured ones. Bright white can give an impression of a bigger space, which can be beneficial for your small apartment. White also has a wide range of tones and shades, including off white, broken white, cool and bluish-white, and so on.

Extra shelving

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Smaller space means smaller square metres to live in so it’s a good idea to add an extra storage by vertically installing it on the wall. Shelves can be the best option to fill these usually underutilised spare spaces. If you wanted to add an extra space to keep books, decoration, memorabilia, and other small items that usually end up looking messy on the table, wall shelves are the answer. Go for a closed wall storage if you want to have a cleaner look. If you own many collectibles and like to keep them visible, open shelves are the way to go.