A house is more than a place to live; it’s a home. The design of your home is what makes you feel at home. If you have an old property and want to get your homes in Malta renovated this is a great start and you could benefit from government grants. It’s the little things that matter – like the colors you choose, the decorations, and the furniture. The first thing to do when renovating a house is to set a budget and understand what are the necessities and the nice to have. For example property with older light and water fittings over 25 years is likely to require a renovation of the electrical fittings and piping. This is normally a hefty price that needs to be done or else you might get surprises in the near future. On the other hand, some decorations like a painting of rooms, curtains, and furniture might not break a bank if carefully planned for.
Questions about renovating?
How to paint your walls and have the perfect color for any room in your house.
The process of painting is not always easy. You need to know the color that you want, the paint that you are going to use, and how much paint will be needed for the surface area.
One thing to consider especially in the old buildings is the issue of mold. In Malta since it is a Mediterranean island with warm summers but cold winters mold could be an issue. There is a special type of paint that should be applied if mold is a concern. Regarding the colors, though we do suggest involving an interior designer, factors like the amount of natural light in the room and the size of the room plus colors like floor tiling and furniture should be considered.
Last but not least painting the walls of your house is an easy job that can be done by yourself thus saving you money and the issue of finding a reliable person to do it.
Adding and removing furniture from a room.
The first step in making a room feel like home is to add furniture. This can be done by buying new pieces or by rearranging the existing furniture. It is important to make sure that the furniture you choose complements the room’s architecture and design.
Removing furniture from a room should be done with caution. It is important to analyze how much space you need for your activity and make sure that you are not removing any essential pieces of furniture.
There are several furniture shops around the island and one should make use of discount periods like January sales or even consider buying certain furniture on second-hand sites in order to make the best use of your budget.
Opening and Closing the space between rooms with sliding doors.
One should consider opening spaces like enlarging windows or internal doors to yards etc. Natural light gives your house a better look and also makes it more pleasant to live in. When altering your property one should get expert advice from an architect or a professional builder to make sure all the support is in place. Also one needs to make sure any alterations are within the regulations and might require a permit to do certain works.
When it comes to closing, curtains and sliding doors are a great way to bring the outside in and vice versa. Open the door to your patio, terrace, or garden and let the fresh air in, or open your living room door and enjoy a view of the outdoors. Sliding doors are also a great way to make use of space that would otherwise be unused.
