Repair within budget: how to save without compromising quality?

Not everyone can manage a budget properly when starting a renovation. In our review, you'll find useful tips on where and how to really save money.

Calculate your budget

Not sure how much a renovation will actually cost? Art Director of Studio "Point of Design" Ivan Mirolyubov explains the approximate amount you'll need to spend on finishing and design for a one-room apartment. Read moreDesign: Studio 'Point of Design'

Be inspired by real examples

If you think a good renovation is impossible under a limited budget, we're here to convince you otherwise – just look at these projects!

Read moreDesign: CO:interior

Order a partial design project

A limited budget is not a reason to forgo professional help. Designer Tatiana Bezhertseva explains how you can save on renovation by ordering a partial design project.

Read moreDetermine what you can't cut costs on

How to properly distribute funds allocated for a renovation so that no gaps appear in the budget? Designer Olga Pochueva talks about where you can save and where you absolutely cannot.

Read moreDesign: Olga Pochueva

And save on finishing

Lead Architect of the "Made" service Elena Vasilyeva shares tips on nuances of finishing selection – how to save on renovation without sacrificing quality.

Read moreDesign: 'Made'

For example, on wallpapers

You don't have to compromise quality. Buy expensive wallpapers but use them wisely. How – read in our article.

Read moreDesign: Olga Legoshina

Or on tiles

Are you used to having all the walls in a bathroom tiled from floor to ceiling? Today, there are other ways to make a bathroom interior stylish and functional – we explain the most relevant options with examples from designers' projects.

Read moreDesign: Dina Yusupova and Dina Vолос

You can save on IKEA furniture

Worldwide, IKEA stores are considered some of the cheapest hypermarkets for furniture and home goods. But agree – it's always nice to save even more. In our post, we share 8 truly effective ways to spend less at IKEA.

Read moreBut remember what not to do

There are at least 10 ways to waste money, time, and nerves, drag out a renovation for years, and get no satisfaction from it. For those who don't want to pay twice – our checklist.

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On the cover: design project by Studio S-Style.

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