{"id":248049,"date":"2021-05-12T22:33:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T19:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-renovate-tight-living-quarters-without-cutting-corners\/"},"modified":"2021-05-12T22:33:00","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T19:33:00","slug":"how-to-renovate-tight-living-quarters-without-cutting-corners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-renovate-tight-living-quarters-without-cutting-corners\/","title":{"rendered":"#\n  How To Renovate Tight Living Quarters (Without Cutting Corners)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af9dca3d43c3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af9dca3d43c3\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-renovate-tight-living-quarters-without-cutting-corners\/#Prioritize_low-cost_high-impact_projects\" >Prioritize low-cost, high-impact projects\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-renovate-tight-living-quarters-without-cutting-corners\/#Good_lighting_is_everything\" >Good lighting is everything<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-renovate-tight-living-quarters-without-cutting-corners\/#Dont_demo_right_away\" >Don\u2019t demo right away<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-renovate-tight-living-quarters-without-cutting-corners\/#Invest_in_your_HVAC\" >Invest in your HVAC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-renovate-tight-living-quarters-without-cutting-corners\/#When_in_doubt_ask_the_pros\" >When in doubt, ask the pros<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-renovate-tight-living-quarters-without-cutting-corners\/#Ana_Durrani\" >Ana Durrani<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#<br \/>\n  How To Renovate Tight Living Quarters (Without Cutting Corners)<br \/>\n<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article__subhead\" itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">\n<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"column column--full article__content\">\n<div class=\"article__side\">\n<div class=\"container--sticky not-active\">\n<div id=\"cx-next\">\n              <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"js-article__body\" class=\"article__body article-wrap at16-col16 barrons-article-wrap\" itemprop=\"articleBody\" data-sbid=\"WP-MKTW-0000267230\">\n<div class=\"barrons-article-ad-wrapper\">\n<div data-track=\"barrons-article-ad-wrap\" class=\"barrons-article-ad sticky_item\">\n<div class=\"barrons-main-article-ad-target sticky_target body_ad\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>       If you live in a small space, you\u2019re used to having to come up with clever solutions to maximize your home\u2019s potential. So whether you\u2019re looking to renovate a studio apartment or small house, there are ways to make your space look chic without skimping on style or functionality.<\/p>\n<p> \u201cIt\u2019s so important to plan ahead, stick to your budget, and map out a timeline that works for your schedule to avoid having to cut corners,\u201d says Breegan Jane, interior designer and partner at Trane Residential. \u201cWhen you feel rushed or want to seek out a cheaper alternative, your renovation plans can go awry.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"paywall\">\n       Just like the size of your home, a little can go a long way. Below, the must-know tips for renovating a home with limited square footage.<\/p>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prioritize_low-cost_high-impact_projects\"><\/span>Prioritize low-cost, high-impact projects\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to want to dive in to cosmetic changes, but small touch-ups don\u2019t always mean small costs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen determining how to prioritize home projects, look at your budget and identify projects that have the lowest cost with highest impact and assess what projects are absolutely necessary,\u201d says\u00a0<strong>Cathy Choi<\/strong>, president of Bulbrite.<\/p>\n<p>A small living area can be easily transformed and reenergized with minor improvements such as upgrading your lighting, adding a fresh coat of paint, or changing out cabinet hardware.<\/p>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_lighting_is_everything\"><\/span>Good lighting is everything<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p>Less square footage doesn\u2019t mean you must knock down walls to open up the space (no matter what they say on HGTV). An affordable trick is to use lighting to make a room <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear larger.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA poorly lit room can make the space feel cramped,\u201d says Choi. \u201cFor small apartments, layering lighting is key.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She says to mix task lighting (which is functional to help you see well while doing activities), ambient lighting (for overall illumination of the space), and accent lighting (to highlight features of the space).<\/p>\n<p>Adding fixtures like wall sconces, floor lamps, or ceiling lights can reinvigorate the space and transform the entire atmosphere. And for small spaces doing double duty\u2014such as a home office by day that\u2019s a living room by night\u2014she says adjustable lighting is necessary.<\/p>\n<div id=\"cx-membership-tile\"><\/div>\n<p>For example, smart LED lightbulbs can adjust the color temperature to a cool white during the day and warm white when you\u2019re winding down for the evening.<\/p>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_demo_right_away\"><\/span>Don\u2019t demo right away<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p>\u201cWhen dealing with small spaces, every square inch of space matters. So if one error occurs, there will be a big impact on the entire project,\u201d says Jane.<\/p>\n<p>The last thing you want to do is let your impatience guide you and knock down a wall or demolish a bathroom vanity only to cause more harm than good.<\/p>\n<p>There are some steps you must take before swinging a sledgehammer, especially in a small home. You\u2019ll have to get your property inspected, obtain the necessary permits, and disconnect your electricity or plumbing services, if necessary. You\u2019ll also want to cover all the air ducts to prevent construction dust from being sucked into them. And grabbing all the safety equipment and tools you\u2019ll need prior to demolition will make your life a whole lot easier.<\/p>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Invest_in_your_HVAC\"><\/span>Invest in your HVAC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p>The coronavirus pandemic proved that being comfortable in your home has never been more important, especially during the transition from colder months to warmer ones.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow that we\u2019re working from home and spending a lot more time indoors, having a comfortable home environment should be a top priority when renovating,\u201d says Jane.<\/p>\n<p>For those living in an older home, she says it might be time for a new heating and cooling system or, at the very least, a seasonal maintenance check.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf your system is functioning properly, it will make all the difference in a tight living space to ensure your air is flowing properly and is being filtered for unwanted airborne particles,\u201d says Jane.<\/p>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_in_doubt_ask_the_pros\"><\/span>When in doubt, ask the pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p>You may see yourself as a professional Ms.\/Mr. Fix-It, but sometimes it\u2019s necessary\u2014and OK\u2014to call in the real professionals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSeek out professionals for projects you are not qualified to tackle yourself, and inquire about what pieces of the project you can take on DIY,\u201d says Jane.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s especially important to consult the professionals when dealing with pricier renovation projects.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey may have recommendations on when to repair and when to replace as well as insight on rebates or tax credits you might qualify for,\u201d says Jane.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"byline article__byline\">\n<p>      <span>By<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"author  hasMenu\" data-scrim='{\"type\":\"author\",\"header\":\"Ana Durrani \",\"subhead\":\"The Wall Street Journal\",\"list\":[]}' itemscope itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\">\n<h4 itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ana_Durrani\"><\/span>Ana Durrani <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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