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Before you start a DIY Interior Design Project - Think Practical

DIY - Interior Design

When embarking on a DIY Interior Design project, the first thing you want to do is jump in with a hammer and start making mess! But this usually means you will end up shopping for the elusive "money tree".

In other words, leaping before you have planned can be very costly!

There are many questions to be asked, and these can be grouped into four areas:

Practical, Budgetary, Aesthetic and Maintenance

DIY Interior Desgn - Practical Tips

  • How long do you think you will keep the property, is it long or short term?

    This will determine how much money you want to spend. Buying quality products or quick fixes.

 

Changing wall color or wallpaper can be an ideal quick fix and instant makeover, no new cabinetry required, or expensive floor coverings, and you can make a statement with the walls, look at thsi great example of wallpaper with impact!

Changing wall color or wallpaper can be an ideal quick DIY fix and instant makeover, no new cabinetry required, or expensive floor coverings, and you can make a statement with the walls, look at thsi great example of wallpaper with impact!


  • Do you have enough space at present? If no, is there room on the property to expand, upwards, outwards or internally?

    Remember that you may think you have enough space, but you need to check with local authorities before planning as generally there is a maximum site coverage that you are allowed to take up.

  • Do you have children and pets, are their needs presently catered for?

    Life can often be easier if everyone has their own space, then play areas can be designated and your whole house doesn't become the playground. A catdoor can save you being woken in the middle of the night with meows to get out, and save unneccessary accidents inside.

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