How to pay for decoration costs? Accurately allocate funds to create an ideal home with limited resources
Planning decoration costs requires a lot of thought. If there is poor communication with the design company, it is easy to cause unnecessary expenses. Therefore, for people with limited budgets, it is very important to accurately allocate the decoration budget. How to pay for decoration costs? What should we do to spend our money wisely? This article summarizes the proportion of decoration costs and two methods of saving budget to help you create your ideal home with limited resources!
How are decoration costs allocated? New houses and old houses are the key
When allocating decoration costs, the most important key is the condition of the house. In addition to different decoration costs, new houses and old houses also have different cost proportions. The following is a detailed introduction for you:
Trial calculation of decoration costs｜How much does it cost per square meter to decorate?
The decoration points of new houses and old houses are different, and the costs are naturally different:
The above table is for reference only. It is recommended to consult the design company directly for actual costs.
How are decoration costs allocated? Allocate funds according to different projects
In addition to interior design, water and electricity projects, painting, flooring, cleaning, etc. are all expenses. Therefore, budget allocation must be made before decorating to accurately grasp every expense. The following is a budget comparison table for you to use as a reference when planning.
The above table is for reference only. It is recommended to consult the design company directly for actual costs.
Generally speaking, "system furniture and wood decoration" account for the largest proportion of decoration costs. Assuming your budget is 500,000, it is recommended to allocate 200,000 to 250,000 as the cost of "system furniture and wood decoration" during planning to help you Complete all decorating projects within budget. In addition, the above table only lists the allocation of decoration costs. If you need to purchase furniture, home appliances and other supplies, remember to plan for additional expenses.
How to save on decoration costs? Understand the 2 key points of budget allocation
After planning the budget allocation, let me tell you how to save decoration costs. As long as you master the following two key points, you can spend your budget wisely.
1. Distinguish between “necessity” and “want”
Trying to find unnecessary items is a good way to save decoration costs. For example, sometimes in order to hide pipelines, additional ceilings are added during decoration. This not only increases construction and material costs, but also compresses the indoor space. When you encounter In this case, it is recommended to use false beams to replace the function of the ceiling to cover the pipelines, or to organize the pipelines and paint them the same color as the ceiling, which can save a lot of money.
2. Reduce carpentry and avoid layout changes
Carpentry is the most expensive item in decoration, so reducing wood decoration and using existing furniture to match system cabinets can save a lot of decoration costs. In addition, if you are rebuilding an old house, try not to change the layout, which can also save the cost and time of demolition, re-planning, and design.
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