finally saved enough for the down payment, and now it’s time to pay for the renovation. Decoration is also a big expense, so we need to make a reasonable budget as much as possible. Most people are buying and renovating a house for the first time, so naturally they are not very sensitive to price.
Then, please be sure to take note of these seven money-saving tips, which can save you a lot of money during decoration.
1. Choose integrated home furnishing, or directly use finely decorated rooms
Finely decorated rooms can reduce waste in decoration as much as possible, and because developers purchase goods in batches, they will definitely get cheaper materials if they have cooperative relationships with suppliers. From the perspective of saving money alone, the finely decorated room is a complete win.
If we decorate by ourselves, we can choose large companies with brand decoration. They generally have many brand-name main materials, and the prices are very advantageous in the market.
2. The budget for each section must be clear
Before decoration, there must be an overall budget first, and then the detailed budget. The cost of decoration can be high or low, expensive or cheap, and some materials can be cheap. You don’t have to spend hundreds of thousands to do decoration, and you don’t have to use everything well.
3. Decoration time is also particular.
For example, do not choose peak seasons for decoration, such as "May Day" and "National Day". These are the times when office workers are on holiday and are also the most popular times for home decoration companies. As demand increases, prices will definitely rise. This fact should go without saying.
4. Find a well-known local home decoration company that has been doing business for a long time.
Never look for "guerrillas". Not only the quality of decoration is slippery, but also the risk of the decoration money being taken away. There should be very few people looking for guerrillas now. Bar.
As for a decoration company, it is still recommended to find a local decoration company that has been established for many years. Although the cost may be higher, at least the funds are safe. There are many cases of decoration companies taking money away, so it’s better to find a bigger company!
5. Visit the Big Building Materials City
There are many big building materials markets now, and most of them are conveniently located. You can buy them at home, and they all have air conditioners and so on. Shop around and don’t buy from the first store. There may be products of the same brand but with different prices in the future!
Especially in large building materials markets, many are opened by the same owner, but the shops are not in the same location. At this time, you need to remember it yourself! What a bargain!
6. Calculate the amount of materials
There are many material stores and markets. You can know the real prices on the market by just browsing, so that the decoration company will not be able to cheat you. Ask the decoration company to list out a detailed quotation list of materials, and then calculate the usage, so that the cost can be controlled to the maximum extent!
This also makes it easier to negotiate prices with the decoration company, so that you won't suffer a loss, and the decoration materials and prices are within your control.
7. Calculate the design account
When the designer gives you the first sketch, of course you first have to see if it is the decoration style you want, and then see if it matches your living habits. , this is about life.
There are still many hidden places that need your attention. For example, is the object strong and durable? If not, are there any other alternatives? If the hardware is broken, it will cost a lot of money!
The above seven points are all useful information that every business owner can use. If you don’t want your relatives and friends to spend more money, then forward this to your friends!
