DIY apartment bedroom renovation

A bedroom is a room in which coziness and comfort should always reign. If you want to change something in this room, carry out cosmetic or major repairs, you need to clearly understand what should be the result, and based on this, draw up a work plan and an estimate. It is important that the procedure is thought out to the smallest detail, and then the repair can be carried out as soon as possible, and the result will be exactly what it was supposed to. That is why you need to know which the main stages of bedroom renovation is, and what is sequence of work.

Before proceeding to drawing up a plan and carrying out repair work, it is necessary to assess the condition of the bedroom and think for yourself what should happen in the end. Based on this, determine type of renovation: cosmetic or capital. Redecorating provides for the replacement of finishing materials without any large-scale transformations. Overhaul already includes the replacement of electrical wiring, the erection or demolition of partitions, the replacement of windows and doors. Based on the type of repair chosen, the list of required work will differ.

Whatever the scale of the repair, first of all, it is necessary draw up his design project... And in order to do this correctly, it is important to take measurements: length, width and height of the bedroom, dimensions of window and door openings, distance from walls to doors and windows. If there are arches or any other architectural elements, their main parameters also need to be measured, so that they can then be taken into account when drawing up a project.

There are several ways to develop a project for a future bedroom. The simplest one available to each of us is this is a freehand drawing to scale... You can work a little and master a simple program, and then you can imagine the interior of the bedroom in three dimensions. Many of these programs are very simple and can easily be learned in a couple of hours. Alternative option - entrust the development of the project to an experienced designer, which will be able to take into account all your wishes.

The bedroom project should give as complete an idea as possible about the future placement of furniture and lighting fixtures, about decor items, about the color scheme of the bedroom. When planning your future interior, it is important not to use too much furniture, especially if the room is small. For free movement around the bedroom, it is important to leave passages with a width of at least 80 cm.

As for choice of interior style, then it is important to build on not only your own preferences, but also from the characteristics of the room. So, if the bedroom is small, then the best style is minimalism or high-tech. Such a room assumes the use of only the most necessary items in it, the room will not be cluttered, which means that it will be perceived as more free. For spacious bedrooms, you can choose absolutely any style: from the always fashionable classics to Provence, boho or country.

If major repairs are planned, then it would be nice to draw on the plan the location of the electrical wiring, new partitions, arches, etc. Based on the project, the sequence of works is determined and the estimate is calculated. Also at this stage it is necessary to decide which stages of work can be carried out independently, and which ones are better to entrust to specialists.

If the repair is major, then from the bedroom you need take out all the furniture and appliances, and even when carrying out cosmetic repairs, it is better to free the room from all things, and those that are difficult to take out should be covered tightly with a film. Now you can start dismantling unnecessary partitions, if planned, and old finishes.

Better first remove the floor plinth, then proceed to the removal of all finishing materials. Most often, wallpapers are used in the bedroom: they can be easily removed with a spatula, and if difficulties arise, they can be wetted. It is best to use solvents to remove paint from walls or ceilings, but be very careful when handling them. If the ceiling was just whitewashed, then you have to tinker a little: first, wash off the material with warm water, then remove the top layer with a spatula, and then wash off the remnants with a damp sponge.

As a rule, there are no problems with dismantling the flooring: linoleum, laminate and parquet, which are usually used in a given room, are removed quite simply.

Once you've gotten rid of all the old trim, it's time to replace the electrical wiring, if this is part of your plans. You need to rely on the drawn up lighting plan in the bedroom and the location of the equipment in it. You need to decide in advance what type of lighting will be used, whether sconces or floor lamps will be installed, where it is better to place the sockets. If at this stage you show negligence and frivolity, then in the future you may encounter great inconveniences and, at least, the constant need to use extension cords.

The elements of the old electrical wiring in the wall must be insulated, and the new cable must be laid clearly along vertical and horizontal lines. It is better to lay the wiring in the grooves, and then draw up a cable diagram - in the future it will be much easier to carry out any repair and construction work.

After dismantling the old finish, it is impossible to immediately start finishing work, because the surfaces are far from perfect. For wall alignment a plaster mixture is suitable: it is better to level their entire surface with it, although some experts allow the use of the composition only in places with the deepest cracks. An alternative to dirty and relatively lengthy plastering work is leveling the walls with drywall, by the way, it is not necessary to choose moisture-resistant drywall for the bedroom. Its installation is quick and clean, and as a result, a perfectly flat surface is obtained, suitable for any further finishing. The only negative is a reduction in the usable area, so this option is not very suitable for a small bedroom.

Cracks in the ceiling it is better to seal up with a plaster solution, and then clean and prime. If you plan to paint or whitewash the ceiling, then you need to approach its preparation very carefully - the surface should be perfect. If the defects on the ceiling are such that it will take a lot of time and effort to eliminate them, then tension and suspended structures can be used.

Now as for the floor... In any case, it should be perfectly flat. A cement-sand screed is performed, and if there is already one, but there are still significant irregularities, then a thin layer of self-leveling floor can be used. For the bedroom, you can provide a system of underfloor heating so that getting out of bed in winter is as comfortable as possible. Warm floor it is better not to lay it under the furniture, therefore it is so important to determine in advance as precisely as possible what and where it will stand.

Often at this stage, the replacement of windows and doors is also performed, if this is provided for by the project. To protect new structures from dirt during subsequent renovations, they are covered with foil and masking tape.

Finishing work in the bedroom, as in any other room, starts from the ceiling so as not to stain other surfaces.The only exceptions are tension structures, in which practically no debris and dirt are formed. Many different materials are suitable for finishing the ceiling. It may plain whitewashing or painting... Water-based paints are used, which can have any desired shade. A great alternative is to use decorative plaster... The process of applying it is laborious, but such a finish is inexpensive, and it will not be very difficult to refresh it. Usage slabs, which are glue-mounted to the ceiling, are not the best idea, albeit the most budgetary one. Such material practically does not allow air to pass through, which means that it will not contribute to maintaining an optimal microclimate in the apartment.

A great option for the ceiling in the bedroom - suspended or tension structures... With them, you can make a multi-level ceiling, provide effective spot lighting. The disadvantage of such structures can be considered that they take away a little room height.

Many of us traditionally choose wallpaper for wall decoration. Paper, although full of different colors and pleasing with low prices, are in less demand, because they quickly fade. Not a bad option - vinyl wallpapers, but it is better to choose those that are able to breathe, and they are much more expensive than usual. Also great non-woven wallpaper and paintable wallpaper, because with them you can change the interior many times. You can bring comfort to the bedroom using fabric wallpaper, and to give some chic and shine - with the help metallized wallpaper.

Great for bedroom walls decorative plaster, incl. Venetian, which will be a good background for the classic interior of the room. If you want to make the bedroom as warm and cozy as possible, you can use it for wall decoration wooden panels... For one of the walls, you can use wallpaper, which effectively enlarge even small bedrooms, and lay out the headboard decorative stone... The color of the walls can be any at the discretion of the owners, but still psychologists and designers recommend using calm shades in this room.

Considering that there are not as many people walking in the bedroom as in other rooms, and there are practically no guests here, for finishing the floor you can use materials with not the highest wear resistance, but put the appearance of the coating in the first place. In addition, it is important to take into account that people often go barefoot in the bedroom, so the warm surface of the flooring is an obvious plus.

Perfectly meets all the requirements of the bedroom carpet, which is very soft to the touch, warm and gives a cozy atmosphere to the bedroom, but a lot of dust collects in it... Parquet and cork board also great for the bedroom: it is natural, beautiful and pleasant to the touch. Alternative to expensive parquet - laminate, together with which you can use the underfloor heating system. In addition, it is often used to decorate the bedroom and linoleum - the most affordable material that can perfectly imitate wood of any species.

After installing the flooring, you can install skirting boards and moldings, and then ceiling and wall lightsprovided by the project.

Furniture should be given special attention when arranging your bedroom. It should be comfortable, safe, fit into the created interior and match the size of the room.

For the bedroom you need to provide double bed, as well as closet, if the apartment does not have a separate dressing room. You also need to purchase bedside tables, the convenience and importance of which is probably unnecessary to explain. If necessary, it is necessary to provide dressing table or chest of drawers, mirror and TV... Many experts say that there is no place for technology in the bedroom, and it is better to give up the TV, transferring it to the living room, but in practice it turns out that almost everyone uses the TV in the bedroom. It can be mounted on a chest of drawers or hung on brackets.

After all the equipment items are purchased and placed in their places, you can install non-stationary lighting items: floor lamps, table lamps etc. At this stage, you can also decorate the room with accessories: curtains and bed linen can also become them along with various photos and paintings, vases and figurines, candles and flowers. The main thing is to observe the measure and not to litter the bedroom with useless trifles, especially if the room is already small.

It is important to adhere to a uniform style when choosing finishes, furniture and accessories. Then it will turn out to create a harmonious space that is conducive to relaxation. It is equally important to comply with a pre-drawn bedroom project that will help you at all stages of the renovation. By the way, it is also important not to overdo it with the amount of furniture, and bright colors, huge chandeliers and mirrored surfaces of the ceiling and walls are far from always appropriate.

Renovation in the bedroom is not as bad as it seems. Most of the work can be done independently, subject to minimal experience, and their sequence will determine the design project, which is important to draw up even before the start of the repair. A clear idea of ​​how you see your bedroom in the future, and what work needs to be done, will help you achieve the desired result.

According to statistics, a person spends one third of his life in the bedroom. A place to rest, sleep and privacy. Thinking over bedroom renovation, photo design and real ideas, it is worth considering the individuality and uniqueness of the room. The interior should be attractive and original and correspond to the intended purpose of the room - to promote relaxation of the person.

The technology of work in this room is similar to other rooms. But there are a number of features:

• Purchase materials that are non-allergenic. Natural products that allow air to pass through are well suited for the bedroom. These are paper, wood, and so on;
• Avoid floor coverings and various elements in the interior that collect dust. To rest comfortably in the bedroom, the presence of clean air is required. Do not install many pieces of furniture in the room, do not litter the space;
• A common mistake is placing multi-colored or glossy coatings in the bedroom and installing large-sized mirrors on walls or ceilings. The bedroom is a place for relaxation, the shades are aimed at relaxation and relaxation of the owners. Focus on muted, calm tones that help you relax and calm down.
• If you like bulky chandeliers, make room for them in the rest of the rooms. This attribute is not suitable for a bedroom. Use spotlights and sconces in this room.

Advice! In an apartment where there is little space, a wardrobe or a workplace is often placed in the bedroom. To increase functionality and keep the room cozy, divide the room into zones using colors and shades.

Bedroom renovation: interior idea

There are basic steps to follow when renovating your bedroom. Each of them has nuances. Consider everything in more detail so that while carrying out the work, you have as few questions and disputable situations as possible.

Preparatory work is in progress. This stage helps to prepare the premises for renovation, significantly reduce the time of work and eliminates the emergence of unforeseen situations.

Start renovation with a design project. This does not mean at all that you need to make sketches and drawings similar to those created by professional designers. It is enough if you draw by hand, as you see the bedroom after renovation. Then you will clearly see how the room will look like. After looking at the sketch, you will appreciate it and understand what is missing in the room, what you can get rid of, and so on.

After sketching, move on to measure the room. Based on the data received, you calculate how much material and tools you need. Make an estimate, calculating the amount of how much the repair will cost. Then, based on the estimate, purchase what you need.

Bedroom interior in pastel colors

After that, proceed to the preparation of the room itself.It is mainly required for rooms that were residential before the renovation. Remove furniture, interior items, etc. from the room. Remove sockets, switches and baseboards. Dispose of the room completely from the old covering. If some pieces of furniture cannot be taken out, be sure to cover them with a protective film so as not to spoil or damage.

Renovation of a bedroom: an example of an interior

When carrying out work with electrical wiring, remember that the room will house lighting devices that work in an autonomous mode. Place switches for lamps located next to the bed so that you can reach them with an outstretched hand. Otherwise, you have to constantly get up to turn them off. For the overhead light, it is recommended to select several operating modes. Provide a separate outlet for the heater and outlet for the air conditioner. Maintaining the correct temperature in this room is especially important. Even if you are not planning to buy an air conditioner now, it is better to allocate everything you need for it in advance.

For finishing the ceiling, stretch ceilings or plasterboard are often chosen. The latter option is especially popular due to the fact that it is possible in this way to easily and inexpensively mask defects and irregularities in the ceiling. Drywall helps to hide wiring and other communication elements. The material is functional, with its help a beautiful ceiling design is created. For example, a multi-level ceiling is being performed.

Bedroom renovation: using drywall Bedroom renovation: stretch ceiling

Stretch ceilings have a lot of advantages. Plus, design ideas are virtually unlimited. You will receive any design, any shades and colors, with any image and so on. But it will not be possible to install the stretch ceiling on your own, only specialists do it.

The stage begins with leveling the surface of the walls. For this, plaster or drywall is used, from which special structures are constructed. Then start decorating the bedroom. Better to use paper wallpaper. They are environmentally friendly and inexpensive. As noted above, this is an important aspect for the bedroom. It is easy to glue paper wallpapers. Even a beginner who did not have experience in pasting coatings can cope with this. It should be noted once again that choose neutral, calm wallpaper shades with small patterns. The color of the wall covering should be in harmony with the shades of the ceiling.

Interesting fact! Some people use decorative plaster to decorate the bedroom. For this room, this coating is unconventional. But it helps to create an original room design and will look beautiful.

The use of photo wallpaper in the interior

The flooring is carried out at the last stage of the bedroom renovation. When choosing a material, it should be borne in mind that in this room they go barefoot much more than in other rooms. Choose natural materials that are pleasant to touch. Wood, parquet, laminate, linoleum will do. The need to purchase a carpet that will not accumulate dust. Moreover, the coatings are easy to maintain.

Idea for a bedroom interior: floor carpet

Decorating the bedroom and arranging furniture should be started only after all the finishing work has been completed, lamps and sockets have been installed. In what style the furniture will be, you decide at the very beginning when drawing up a design project. Then you think through everything to the smallest detail, and then bring it to life.

An example of furniture arrangement

Choose any style of furniture according to your own taste. But in matters of color schemes and the arrangement of objects, there are several useful recommendations:

• It is better if the furniture will occupy no more than half of the free space of the room. Then you will feel freedom and space.A large amount of furniture and pile-up will take away free space, a feeling of crampedness will appear;
• A double bed has no place in the corner. Provide free access to the sleeping area on both sides;
• Purchase a wardrobe for storing things. Its doors do not open, but slide apart in different directions, which saves a lot of space. Such a wardrobe becomes an additional decoration of the bedroom, if you carefully think over and arrange its design;
• The color of the furniture depends on the size of the bedroom. For a small room, light shades are preferable. For a large room, choose furniture in dark colors. If the walls in the bedroom are light, you get a great contrast;
• You should not hang a mirror in front of the bed so that sleeping people are reflected in it. Feng Shui and folk objects are not advised to do this;
• Avoid using carpets. It has already been noted that a lot of dust accumulates in them. If the design of the bedroom requires a carpet, keep it small. It is easier to clean, which means you will need to look after it more often.

Bedroom renovation: interior in green tones Light accentuation - design solution

Moderation is considered one of the important rules of bedroom design. This is a resting place and it is not worth overloading it with anything, including decorative elements. Better to focus on one subject. It could be a bed.

A canopy is often used as a bed decoration. You can buy it in the store or make it yourself. It is not quite suitable for a small bedroom, it looks massive and out of place, takes up a lot of space, and in a small room there is so little space. In this case, the space above the bed is used for decoration. Hang a picture or decorate your headboard.

An example of furniture arrangement

Wall murals are often used. Not the whole room is signed, but only one wall. They choose the one behind the bed or opposite. If you don't like the painting, they change it to vinyl stickers or wallpaper. Artistic painting is carried out only by professionals. Stickers and wallpaper can be pasted by everyone independently. Choose an image that matches the overall interior of the room.

Decorating the walls in the bedroom Idea for decorating a bedroom interior

In addition to curtains, bedspread and curtains in the bedroom, use curtains on the walls. An unusual solution that will add coziness to the room. It is better to use this technique in large and medium sized bedrooms, as such decoration will steal a few centimeters. For a small bedroom, this can ruin the view.

Additional elements of decorating the bedroom are lamps near the bed and a vase. They can be combined with shades with the general interior or look like a contrast against the general background. A custom-made lampshade is often used.

Approaching the renovation in the bedroom carefully with a thorough study of each issue, you will achieve the desired beautiful design in a short time. It is important to plan everything down to the smallest detail and clearly follow the plan.

The bedrooms are being renovated when you want to update the interior that has become familiar to the eye. People spend a considerable part of their life in rooms, so everyone wants to make it comfortable. That is why, before starting the planned work, it is necessary to choose the design that is optimal from the point of view of a person. Photos of ready-made options or consultation with a designer will help in this. Regardless of the chosen method, you must first think over everything carefully, otherwise unforeseen expenses cannot be avoided.

It is recommended to consider in advance the various design options. To do this, you will need photos of your favorite furniture options or thematic catalogs. It will not be superfluous to make a sketch that will help to see in advance how accurately this or that detail fits into the interior.Desirable fate at this stage is the size of the room, the degree of its illumination and the prevailing color range.

Increased attention is paid to the issue of zoning the available areas. For example, if we are talking about the design of bedrooms, then it is done in isolation from the rest of the rooms. On the one hand, every centimeter of the area must be rationally used without overloading the interior. On the other hand, if there is sufficient space in the room, a wardrobe or workplace is arranged.

Further stages of work are as follows:

1. Estimating the work - the more accurately the materials necessary for the repair are taken into account, the easier it is to decide on the financial issue. Beginners can use specialized computer programs. We do this for the sake of simplifying the whole process, because they allow you to see an approximate estimate based on the entered parameters;
2. Preparation of the future place of work - in order for it to be convenient to carry out the necessary manipulations in the room, all furniture and equipment should be taken out of it. In cases where the project does not provide for the replacement of windows and doors in the room, then they should first be protected from accidental damage, dust and possible paint ingress. For this, a special film is used, which can be bought at a building materials store;
3. Removal of old structures and coatings - in most cases we are talking about unnecessary wallpaper, whitewash, tiles or paint. This stage takes a lot of time and requires extra care. The real difficulties begin at the stage of removing the plinth and threshold.

In order for the bedroom to transform, you need to pay close attention to the walls and ceiling. When it comes to the ceiling, you can change its appearance by: filling, installing a tension or plasterboard option. The first way is to reasonably use sufficient building experience for people, otherwise many mistakes cannot be avoided. Easier to work with drywall.

Firstly, they even out almost all surface irregularities, and, secondly, they allow you to hide unsightly communications with your own hands. Among other advantages, versatility stands out - the ability to use it in the interior, regardless of its characteristics. If the design of the room provides for the use of a multi-level ceiling, then it is recommended to use plasterboard or stretch ceilings.

No less attention should be paid to the issue of wall transformation:

• Drywall is an inexpensive and simple way to hide all surface irregularities;
• If there is no desire to visually reduce the space in the room, the choice must be made in favor of plaster;
• Fine finishing is carried out with wallpaper and decorative plaster;
• Different types of finishes will help you explore the photos in the thematic press.

A beautiful floor in the room should not be cold tones. A similar requirement applies to its temperature. The “warm floor” system will help you to fully experience the advantages of a well-insulated floor option. If there is no financial capacity for its installation, then several common types of materials will help to make a comfortable option. Opens the list of laminate flooring that lends itself to easy installation even by not very experienced people.

After installation, it does not require special care - in addition to this, a good designer will offer a number of other options:

1. Linoleum - a budget option for flooring. For decades, furniture was placed on it, which could not harm the linoleum. If from a functional point of view, the material confidently bypassed competitors, then from an aesthetic point of view, it left much to be desired;
2. Bulkfloor - creates a perfectly flat surface with a minimum amount of time. Other advantages include the ability to create a floor in 3D images;
3. Subericfloor - environmentally friendly and pleasant to the touch coating.His only mine is a ban on the use of aggressive cleaning chemicals;
4. Parquet - requires increased attention to itself in terms of care. At the same time, it allows you to create a designer floor. A significant disadvantage of the material is its high cost.

It is more correct to start with redevelopment, involving the dismantling of individual elements. The same must be done when it comes to zoning space using partitions. In addition, at the redevelopment stage, heating batteries are replaced, an air conditioner is installed, electrical wiring is installed or reconfigured, and new double-glazed windows are installed.

Finishing material - selected taking into account the aesthetic and environmental factors. A phased work plan must take this aspect into account. The absence of hazardous dyes and other not always safe elements will have a positive effect on the health of the inhabitants of the room. If we talk about the window system, then the tree must be abandoned due to its inability to pass the air flow in the required volume. The wrong microclimate will not have the best effect on the indoor air quality.

In addition, it must be remembered that the apartment needs high-quality sound insulation. Only plastic windows can cope with this task. There is one point to keep in mind. If people with allergies live in the house, then plastic windows should be abandoned. A similar requirement applies to doors. They are mistakenly perceived as a monolithic obstacle designed to protect the inhabitants of the room from a military invasion.

In fact, an architecturally lightweight option is selected for bedrooms. Its main task is to visually separate the room from the rest of the apartment, and not turn the room into a bank safe.

As other recommendations that allow for high-quality repairs and create a cozy atmosphere in the room, the designers highlight:

• The focus is on functional furniture with a large number of pull-out elements;
• A visually small bedroom will be expanded by a corner wardrobe with glass sliding panels;
• In rooms with extraordinary geometry, it is better to use 2-3 noticeable visual accents. As such, a designer wardrobe or a picture will act;
• Whichever finishing option is chosen, it is necessary to exclude excessive cluttering of the space with furniture.