In the past few years, the citizens of our country have learned a new word that is used quite often - "European-style renovation". This name was given to a new type of repair, characteristic of many European countries. However, not everyone knows what a European-style renovation is, because until recently, for ordinary repairs, it was enough to simply level, whitewash the ceilings and re-paste the old wallpaper. However, modern renovation requires much more labor and financial costs. Now it is almost impossible to find two apartments that have the same interior finishes.
The concept of "European-quality renovation"
Euro-renovation - at first glance, the most common renovation of a dwelling, but it has certain standards, such as:
- location of outlets;
- correct switch height;
- windows;
- correctly chosen style and materials.
Euro-renovation of apartments has a distinctive feature - design work, in the old days the citizens of the USSR could not afford this. Also, if a person plans to make this type of repair, then it is immediately necessary to replace the wiring, plumbing and heat communications. Walls, floor and ceilingare leveled and finished only with modern and rather expensive materials. At the same time, special attention is paid to environmental friendliness and energy efficiency.
After carrying out all the work, renovation in a new building or any other room will look very rich, high quality and beautiful.
Design work
Any repair of this kind begins with the services of a professional interior designer. A good designer knows thoroughly what European-style renovation is, makes the right design project for a dwelling. He not only deals with the appearance of the apartment, but also makes the selection of appropriate building materials that are suitable for renovation. Moreover, this specialist must draw up a new scheme for the customer for water supply, ventilation, electrical, fire safety of the premises.
Modern technologies enable the customer to see their renovated housing with the help of special computer programs before buying building materials. This is a very big plus, since a person has the right to change what he does not like before the repair work begins.
Thanks to computer graphics, the customer can adjust the color scheme of the room, choose furniture that fits the interior perfectly, and try out different options for placing it in the room. The future ventilation system and the placement of sockets with switches depend on these parameters.
It is also worth noting that an ordinary designer is not engaged in the redevelopment of residential premises, this is done by specializedcompanies that have highly qualified employees in their state. After all, it is possible to change the layout of the premises only after obtaining permits confirming the legality of such a repair plan.
Moreover, the work of a professional architect is required, he must give an opinion on the technical condition of the house. After all, it is very important that the redevelopment does not violate the integrity of the entire building.
How much does renovation cost
It is almost impossible to accurately calculate the cost of renovation, because everything depends on the wishes of the client, the cost of building materials, the initial state of the premises and other things. However, professionals with many years of experience can give approximate prices.
If the room has a total area of about 40 square meters, then the cost of repairs will be approximately 230-260 thousand rubles.
The cost of renovation of the premises, which occupies 55 square meters, will be more expensive by about 50 thousand rubles.
The owners of apartments with a fairly large area (about 80 m22) will have to pay 300-380 thousand rubles for renovation.
Owners of large premises with an area of about 155 m2 will have to give the builders about 400-500 thousand rubles.
European renovation standards
Everyone who plans to make renovations in his apartment should understand that he has certain standards. All surfaces: walls, ceiling, floor - must be perfectly smooth and even. Such flawless results can be achievedonly when using modern equipment, building materials, technologies. Moreover, repairs should be done by professionals.
There is one fairly simple way to check if the workers have complied with all European-quality repair standards. It is necessary to take a rule, the length of which will be at least two meters, then attach it to the surface to be checked. If the gap between this surface and the rule is a maximum of two millimeters, then the workers did everything as expected. Otherwise, the work was done poorly and you can demand from the workers a better provision of their services.
There are also other standards that define what a renovation is:
- this type of repair completely eliminates all kinds of gaps between the baseboards and the wall, trim, cornices and other elements;
- when laying tiles, all technologies must be observed, and the seams between it must be perfectly vertical and horizontal, unevenness is not allowed;
- the doors that are between the rooms are installed perfectly even, they are motionless, and there are no gaps between the door extensions.
Renovation in Khrushchev
All Khrushchevs are distinguished by their small size. But this can also have its positive aspects - the owner of this premises will have to buy less building materials. However, the designer will have to work hard to make really high-quality work in a small room.
Often in such houses a small redevelopment is done, the useful space is increased with the help of zoning. Very often the kitchen is combined with one of the rooms. It is also very common to enclose the sleeping area from the rest of the room with a small plasterboard partition.
In the bathroom, it is recommended to install a shower cabin, which will save a lot of space. Moreover, it is impossible to install a full-fledged bathroom in Khrushchev, it is sedentary, and it is quite difficult for a person to wash normally. Therefore, the option with a shower cabin is considered the most optimal.
Elite renovation
Elite European-style renovation is significantly different from the classical one in that only the most expensive and highest quality building materials are used here. They are completely harmless to the human body. Elite renovation also implies unique design solutions that will make the living space not just beautiful and cozy - it will become a real work of art.
All building materials for this type of repair are made to order, unique stained-glass windows, stucco moldings, doors, Venetian plasters and more are used here. All finishing work must be carried out perfectly, no irregularities, cracks, roughness, etc. are allowed. Elite renovation implies:
- leveling the walls;
- multilevel stretch ceilings;
- all wiring and plumbing are completely changed to new and very high quality;
- waterproofing is being carried outbathroom;
- special heated floors are installed;
- soundproofing;
- unique decor items;
- forged products;
- stained-glass windows.
Materials for repair
When apartments are renovated, residents should understand that they will have to purchase only high-quality building materials that have not just good strength and aesthetic characteristics. They must also meet all environmental standards, it is not allowed to use various materials in the house that can harm the he alth of people living in this room.
Conclusion
So, from the above, it becomes clear what a renovation is and what requirements are provided for it. Anyone can change their premises to European standards, but this will require a significant amount of time and money.
