Features of the cosmetic repair of a one-room apartment

Repair is always a waste of time, effort and money. But if you think over everything carefully, plan and prepare for this process, then you can complete it faster and get a cozy room that will delight you for several years. The cosmetic repair of a one-room apartment also has its own peculiarities.

Before starting such a complex and responsible process as the redecoration of a 1-room apartment, you need to prepare well for it so that you can work with pleasure later. It is always nice to see how the premises are transformed as a result of their work.

First you need to imagine how you want to see the design of a one-room apartment. Materials are selected based on the chosen idea, style and other considerations. After all, their assortment is very large today, so you will have to start from your own preferences, the characteristics of the premises and the chosen style.

All materials, be it wallpaper or tiles, paint or plaster, should be purchased with a small margin. First, each room needs to be measured well. But even with the clearest and most careful measurements, it may turn out that there is not enough material. During the repair process, there are various unforeseen situations. There are always places in the room where it is especially difficult to glue wallpaper or lay tiles. In this case, the flow rate may not be as expected. It happens that a piece of wallpaper has deteriorated, a couple of tiles have broken.

In addition, all related products must be purchased. Among them:

• wallpaper glue;
• putty;
• tile adhesive;
• water-repellent composition;
• primer mixtures.

You should also take care of the tools, which should be in the required quantity. These include:

• brushes and rollers;
• containers for paint;
• sandpaper;
• drill;
• screwdriver;
• hammer;
• spatulas.

Each room has its own materials, which correspond to the operating conditions and its purpose.

• It is preferable to choose wallpaper for the room. There are many options - from simple paper to heavy, with a variety of finishes. It should be borne in mind that paper wallpaper is easiest to stick, but they will last less, and it is much easier to ruin them. The stain on them definitely cannot be washed off. Heavier options need to be glued, observing a certain technology. But they look more interesting, you can make coatings that imitate any surface - stone, wood, brick. But the number of other prints is impressive.

• There is also the option to choose paintable wallpaper or just paint the walls if they are perfectly aligned. An interesting design allows you to create decorative plaster, it also has a wide range of colors and a variety of textures.

• For the floor, laminate or parquet board is most often chosen., linoleum can be a more budget option.

• For the bathroom and toilet, ceramic tiles are chosen for both the walls and the floor. It can be glossy or matte options, with or without a print, larger or smaller elements.You can use other materials if desired, but in this case you will need a solid moisture-resistant coating.

• The kitchen also requires a tiled flooring that is easy to clean. In any case, the working area is decorated with tiles. The rest of the space can be experimented with using paint, washable wallpaper, plaster, and other options.

• Wallpaper, painting, panels and tiles will be appropriate in the corridor. It all depends on the wishes of the owners.

• As for the ceilings, then in all rooms it is more convenient to use tension - matte or glossy, focusing on the selected color scheme. But this is not the only option. In the room, it can be painting, wallpaper, ceiling tiles. In the bathroom and in the kitchen, this is also possible, but with the use of water-repellent materials.

Most often, a one-room apartment is small in size, and it will be superfluous to burden the premises with dark tones. Better to choose light shades:

• White;
• cream;
• beige;
• pale yellow;
• pale blue;
• light green.

You can play on contrasts, making bright accents. For example, combine white with black or blue, cream with brown. One wall may be different from others. But there should be few bright accents in a small room - one or two. You should not choose too small drawings, as well as large details.

To make the apartment look interesting and attractive, you can combine colors, materials, and sometimes styles that are similar in their focus. And here everyone decides for himself what is closer to him. In this case, it makes sense to start from ready-made examples.

• You can play up the space with the help of different shades of the walls, which are harmoniously combined with each other. The matte stretch ceiling and the light laminate floor correspond to the general idea.

• A multi-level ceiling with original lighting can become a highlight of the interior. Wood-like walls and large tiles are a good addition to the overall picture.

• The gray walls and ceiling are in good harmony with the brick wall. The design balances out the vibrant sofa accent.