Why do home decoration often exceed the budget?

Before preparing to decorate their houses, many owners look at TV and online decoration renderings and say that their homes should be like this. As a result, most of the decoration was done, and it was found that the cost had exceeded the original budget, but the decoration effect was far from what I imagined! Why is this happening? ! What is the reason?

First, there was no detailed planning before the renovation.

Some owners, when doing decoration, hold the spirit of doing whatever they want, just sprout the idea of decoration, and get up tomorrow to buy decoration materials. For example, some owners installed bathtubs, and later found that bathtubs were rarely used, and finally used to wash quilts. Being resolute and vigorous can show a person's courage, but when the home decoration is too casual, it is easy to spend too much!

Therefore, before the decoration, we should make detailed planning, determine the decoration style, specific decoration projects, calculate the money spent, and then increase the decoration budget by 10%- 15%. Anything beyond the budget should be considered again and again. Don't add decoration projects at will, because in fact, many people's desire to buy is temporary, and there are many examples of regret after buying.

Second, control the amount of decoration materials.

Some owners often buy too much wall paint or caulking agent when painting or caulking ceramic tiles. It is a pity to throw away the unfinished decoration, but it is not safe to waste money because it takes up space. Because the size of cracks in ceramic tiles is different, the amount of caulking agent needed is different, so when buying paint or caulking agent, ask the store to help you estimate the amount you need first, and then increase the estimated amount a little to prevent excessive purchase from causing waste.

Third, recognize the differences of decoration materials.

Where is the difference of the same decoration materials? One is the brand, not the material. For example, for the same tiles, the price of big brand tiles is definitely more expensive than that of small brand tiles, and the quality reputation of big brand products is generally better than that of small brands. If you choose a small brand tile, the owner will bear the risk of scratching, cracking and poor paving effect in the later period of the tile.

In addition, when selecting coatings (paint, latex paint, sewing agent, etc.). ), it is recommended to choose water-based products, because water-based products are more environmentally friendly and may cost more, but compared with health, this cost is nothing.

Fourth, it is recommended to find a professional decoration company for decoration.

Now many owners will decorate themselves, which has advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that you can do your own decoration, save labor costs and exercise your hands-on ability; The disadvantage is that the quality of their own decoration is not as good as that of professional decoration masters, which is prone to rework problems and the decoration cost naturally increases. Therefore, if there are many decoration projects, it is best to invite a professional decoration company; Just change the tap or put up a wallpaper. Do it yourself.

However, it should be noted that many decoration companies often recommend additional decoration projects when decorating. Necessary project owners can adopt it, and if they use various excuses, they all suggest rejecting it. The best way is to list the decoration items in detail, and it is best to detail every decoration step. Is painting the wall all-inclusive? Including shoveling wall skin, sticking plaster corner lines, etc. Is the cost of primer and topcoat included? This little thing can avoid many unnecessary money disputes.

5. Problems in decoration should be raised to the construction team in time.

In the decoration, if there is any problem, it should be modified in time, otherwise the problem will be discovered after the project is completed, and the cost of rework will be borne by the owner himself. For example, when the floor is decorated, if it is found that the paved floor or tiles are loose or uneven; Report to the construction team that the bonding material is not completely dry, and remedy it in time. Don't do other construction later!

In fact, whether it is home improvement or buying other things, all friends should rationally consume, pursue practical products, and refuse unnecessary home improvement projects or commodities. Even if you want to buy goods, you should compare similar products, choose materials with good environmental protection and be a smart and rational consumer!