Decoration and renovation plan

DECORATION AND RENOVATION PLAN

A. Time Planning

  1. Determining the total duration of the renovation and the estimated delivery date
  2. Planning the order and delivery dates of the materials to be used in manufacturing (kitchen, bathroom, flooring, doors, etc.)
  3. Determining the production / workmanship durations and installation delivery dates of the materials and products to be used
  4. Creating a work schedule for craftsmen and teams (electricity, plumbing, plaster, paint, furniture, etc.)

B. Requirements and Tasks

  1. Taking measurements of all existing areas (rooms, kitchen, bathroom, corridor, etc.)
  2. Determining the general budget range for the renovation
  3. Clarifying usage purposes and functions
    • For example: workspace, storage area, laundry room, pantry, etc.
    • If a sliding door will be installed, determining the installation type (in-wall / wall-mounted rail system)
  4. Determining style and design
    • Modern, classic, country, minimal, etc.
    • Determining color choices and lighting style (warm/cool light, spot, LED, etc.)

C. Design Stages

  1. Creating layout and organization plans for kitchen, bathroom and corridor built-in wardrobes
  2. Developing designs for storage areas and special solutions (laundry room, pantry, cleaning cabinets, etc.)
  3. Determining the materials to be used for flooring:
    • Ceramic, marble, etc. for wet areas
    • Parquet, vinyl or other suitable coverings for other areas
  4. Selecting wall finishes:
    • Paint
    • Wallpaper
    • Decorative plaster or panels
  5. Selecting ceiling drywall applications and lighting solutions:
    • Spot lighting
    • LED lighting
    • Cove lighting and decorative ceiling details
  6. Determining the main color palette (white, grey, beige, etc.) and accent colors
  7. Ensuring that doors, skirting boards and, if any, niches / decorative wall details are aligned with the overall concept in terms of style and color

D. Renovation Process

  1. Dismantling and preparation works
    • Removal of old cabinets, doors, floor coverings and tiles
  2. Demolishing or rearranging walls in required areas
  3. Removing existing tiles in wet areas
  4. Preparing and applying waterproofing in bathrooms and wet areas
  5. Renewing the plumbing (hot–cold water lines, drains, etc.)
  6. Checking the heating system and replacing pipes, radiators, etc. if necessary
  7. Renewing kitchen and bathroom drains and clean water lines
  8. Checking thermal and sound insulation and applying insulation in required areas
  9. Performing plaster, wall correction and floor leveling works
  10. Creating new walls and niches
  11. Electrical installation:
    • Checking and arranging socket locations, light switches, TV–internet sockets and other electrical points
  12. Installing ceiling drywall applications and preparing lighting points
  13. Wall painting and/or wallpaper application
  14. Performing final inspections and correcting incomplete or defective areas

E. Furniture and Accessories – Selection and Production Stages

  1. Creating the layout plan for kitchen cabinets and drawers and determining white goods locations
  2. If the combi boiler location is to be changed, preparing the required project and obtaining approvals from IGDAS (or the relevant authority)
  3. For corridor built-in wardrobes:
    • Color selections
    • Detailing interior partitions, shelves, drawers and hanging areas
    • Planning the production and installation process of the wardrobes
  4. Selecting the interior panel color of the entrance door and, if necessary, fully renewing the door
  5. Designing and manufacturing the laundry room:
    • Placement of the washing machine and dryer
    • Planning cabinets, shelves, baskets and storage areas
  6. Designing, selecting colors and manufacturing bathroom cabinets:
    • Under-sink cabinet
    • Mirror and lighting details
  7. Selecting accessories and complementary items for general decoration:
    • Rugs, curtains, lighting elements, mirrors, paintings, decorative objects, etc.