Renting a house is most afraid of accidentally stepping on the mine: The house is poor in layout, poor ventilation, leaky wall cancer . In addition to being uncomfortable living, it will also affect health in the long run. However, due to the wallet, the petty bourgeoisie has few choices. They can only replace large-scale interior decoration through some light decoration and beautification methods before the lease expires.
Like the graphic designer Xiao Fen encountered the worst condition and no running water since his 14-time rental experience. However, she still has a year of lease, and she has used the spirit of DIY transformation. In more than two months, first spent half a month to remove the dirt for many years, then decorate and make furniture by himself. Finally, the old kitchen that you will see when you get started has turned into a natural and fresh Nordic style space. The following are 10 secrets for renovation of old houses for reference by renters:
[Old house condition]
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layout: 3 bedrooms 1 hall 2 bathrooms 1 Balcony
Problem: No running water, old kitchen utensils, difficult to clear dirt, broken windows
▲Floor plan of the old house.
▲Before the renovation of the old house kitchen.
The first choice for renovation of old houses, wall repair and window frame paint white
Because the original house condition was quite old, small frame first used cement paint to help wall repair , so that the walls of the old house re-emerge with a bright and white texture. Then because the dirt in the kitchen window frame was difficult to remove, she decided to color and transform. The first color of was to use white oil-based paint , but because it smelled too bad, it was changed to apply the remaining cement paint at hand five times before successfully covering the old window frames. She also suggested that the cover should be pasted, otherwise it would be difficult to remove afterwards.
▲Previous and post comparison of window frame transformation.
Visual neat magic, removing dirt from tiles
Kitchen tiles are also stuck in a lot of dirt, so small frames are bought in MUJI 8 yuan gap cleaning scraper . Through hand-made methods, they slowly scraped off all the aged dust to restore the tiles to a clean appearance. Due to some considerations, the tiles did not whiten it. She hopes that she can try it next time she rents the house.
▲Use MUJI’s gap cleaning blade to remove dirt from tiles.
kitchen convenience skills, remove old faucet
The original faucet connector is very curved and simple, so Xiaofang's roommate changed the brand new faucet and connected it with RO water purification equipment. After that, when using the kitchen, you can turn the faucet position according to the situation, which is quite convenient and beautiful. At the same time, reduces the water use concerns without tap water .
▲Previous and post comparison of faucet update.
▲Flower platform has been transformed. The secret to the rebirth of the pattern of
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. She made the kitchen with her handmade kitchen, Zhongdao
. She occasionally cooked with her roommates, so she bought a new small refrigerator. However, because the storage space of cabinets is insufficient for , she obtained the wood boards and wooden strips given by netizens from the group that recycled wood, plus a large piece of wooden boards left by the former tenant and a few cedar strips from the original bed frame to create the functional kitchen Zhongdao .
. She lacked tools at hand, so she asked someone to rent a wire saw machine for one day, plus an additional saw blade to complete the cutting and assembly work. Finally, she posted a Boeing with a skin to beautify it and it was done. It made the kitchen more desktop for cooking and rest, and it could store all the small refrigerators, home appliances and the purchased food neatly, making the atmosphere after the transformation completely different. Such DIY 海地卡地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地地�
▲Previous and post comparison of Zhongdao kitchen renovation.
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must have a must-have for the island. Handmade bar chair
There is a beautiful island. Of course, there must be a matching bar chair. Considering the price of the existing items and the convenience of moving, Xiaoframe decides handmade DIY bar chair . She suggested that renters can consider making furniture with fir strips like her, which saves money and is easy to disassemble. In addition, they can also customize the height of tables and chairs. They should be made according to the standard of 25-35cm from the tabletop. For example, the bar height is 94 cm, so she created a bar chair with a foot length of 60cm and an overall height of about 62 cm, which is just right to sit up.
She also shared that when using an electric drill to lock the screws in front of the wooden board, it is best to drill a small hole in the place to lock it before locking the screws. The locking directly can easily cause the wood to crack or lock crooked. The bar chair last spent 80 yuan to make, including 10 pine strips, several wood screws, and sandpaper. It took 7 hours to complete, mainly for hand sawing wood in size and grinding wood with sandpaper.
▲Homemade bar chairs just meet the height of the bar. The practical reconstruction of the corners of
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. The idle corner next to the kitchenware of
is embarrassing, and the oil stains are dirty and difficult to handle completely clean. Therefore, the small frame uses German spruce strips with a length of 120 cm, a width of 9cm, and a thickness of 1.8cm, as well as the remaining hollow board of , which can store recyclable plastic bags . The lid can be closed and the vase can be placed to increase greenness and achieve visual beautification.
▲Previous and post comparison of dirty corner transformation.
▲The storage wooden rack can store plastic bags.
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space style key, decorative laminate
At the beginning, the small frame would want to install laminate in the kitchen to cover the two holes in the window. After she referenced the relevant pictures of Pinterest, chose to use laminates and decorations to transfer the focus of space . Therefore, I bought IKEA's EKBY VALTER black support frame with a depth of 28 cm. There will be no pressure when placing books or placing decorations. Then, 5 pine strips are used to make laminates and apply guardrails to successfully shape the visual highlights of the kitchen. It took her about 2 hours to install the laminate, mainly to grind wood and apply protective paint . During the installation, she found that she could first use a support frame to add a laminate to compare the position, and then use a stroke to drill the hole, so that there will be no errors. In addition, she also suggested that the support frame be more than 8cm lower than the two sides of the laminate, which looks less rigid.
▲Previous and post-contrast comparison of laminate installation.
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The magical product of window repair, hollow board
has a lot of experience in renting a house. When she encounters the air conditioner window without glass, she will use a tough hollow board. The size is cut a little larger than the window, and it can get stuck in the window and will not fall off. For example, this time, uses transparent hollow boards to block holes and beautify old glass . Add some collections and green plants on the layer board to turn the disadvantages into advantages.
▲Hollow plate and layered plate turn the broken window into a beautiful end view.
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The bright white charm of the cabinet, Boeing soft film
Considering that the wall tiles are white, and only white cement paint is left at hand, for the overall vision, the small frame is pasted with white Boeing soft film on the side and layer of the middle island, and the red cabinets that displeased her are also transformed with white Boeing soft film . Combining wood and plants can exude a fresh and natural Nordic style.
▲Back and back comparison of Boeing soft film pasting.
And many netizens will ask how to paste Boeing soft films to be applied, and Xiaoframe also has detailed explanations:
tools required for pasting:
ft, knife, screwdriver, wet rag, dishwashing detergent, sprayer (not necessary).
Step 1: Remove the handle first, and clean the surface of .
Step 2: Cut each patch, and cut the size larger than the actual sticky area, and then wet the surface with foam water (a few drops of dishwashing liquid).
Step 3: First stick a corner to fix it, do not tear the back stick all at once.
Step 4: Pull and paste while pulling, squeeze out the air with a wet rag or scraper, and tear the back paste off simultaneously.
Step 5: Fix the excess exposed part with a knife.
Step 6: Finally, remember to install the handle back and finish it!
Overall cost: Boeing soft film four feet 40 yuan (one foot 10 yuan, width 120cm). Time spent: contains 2 hours of cleaning.
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storage secrets for lazy people, hanging rod storage
sorting is a troublesome thing, so small frames use a lot of open storage to facilitate easy return to their positions. She used the locking screws and hemp ropes to hang the telescopic rods and towel rack that she had not used before, and attached the hooks bought by IKEA and Yideli, so that mugs, pots and pans can be stored. She also suggested that the crossbar should not be made of plastic, otherwise the gravity resistance will cause bending.
flash said that this space is the area she stays most often in the day. She likes to sit in front of the island and stare out of the window in a daze and write articles. She temporarily forgets the bad situation when she rents, immerses in the fresh and natural style she likes. She also hopes that these amateur transformation experiences can help everyone. Therefore, the overall cost of renovating the kitchen of the old apartment is listed, which does not include paint materials and some old kitchen utensils. The total details of less than 700 yuan are available for reference:
▲ The telescopic rod and towel rack are attached with IKEA and Yideli hooks, which can store mugs and pots and pans.
[Remodeling fee]
Home hardware:
Boeing leather 145 yuan + wire saw rental 50 yuan +
IKEA Black support frame 40 yuan + 16 wooden strips 110 yuan +
Hardware material 35 yuan + hollow board about 25 yuan
= About 405 yuan
Storage software:
IKEA boom 25 yuan + storage box 50 yuan +
green plant about 25 yuan + hook about 35 yuan + hook about 35 yuan +
Dachuang pot lid stand 10 yuan + trash can (two models) about 40 yuan +
foot pad 20 yuan
= About 205 yuan
▲After the renovation of Zhongdao kitchen, the whole thing is completely renewed!
▲After the renovation of Zhongdao kitchen, the whole thing has been completely renewed!
small reminder: The above is the process of transformation by the homeowner based on his own needs. All materials, time, expenses, etc. are acceptable to the homeowner and are not applicable to everyone. They are for reference only!
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