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107 Common Mistakes in Renovation That Everyone Makes

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Mistakes happen to everyone: clients, designers, and builders. In our guide, we'll tell you about all of them—scroll to the end

Are you ready to start a renovation but afraid of making mistakes? Then our article will come in handy.

9 Major Mistakes by Clients

The construction materials manufacturer Sika, together with the Profi.ru service, conducted a study among professionals. It turned out that clients make the same mistakes: saving on quality, unrealistic expectations. But there are also less obvious ones. We'll talk about them in this article.

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Another 8 Mistakes Everyone Makes

We spotted the most common mistakes and solutions in Instagram posts by designers. Useful for those who are just planning a renovation, as well as for those already in progress.

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8 Mistakes by Builders and Designers

It's not only clients who make mistakes. To please the client, professionals often take unwarranted risks and don’t care about convenience. We tell you what to be cautious of.

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16 Mistakes That Regret After Renovation

We asked our friends what they would change in the renovation if they could rewind time. There were many mistakes: starting with a failed replanning and ending with non-sealed windows.

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5 Mistakes That Will Ruin Any Interior

Don't repeat them to avoid having to redo everything.

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10 Common Mistakes in Apartment Renovation

Designers warn: don't believe everything builders say. Often, they choose the least aesthetic solutions just because they're simpler and faster. By the way, that's exactly why you shouldn't pay a full advance.

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How NOT to Decorate a Country House: 7 Mistakes

Why do vacation homes often look boring and unoriginal? The issue lies in temporary items we take to the countryside, as well as in improper room layout.

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9 Common Mistakes in Kitchen Design

The kitchen is one of the most challenging zones. We explain storage organization, creating a work triangle, and proper socket placement.

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And Another 5 Mistakes When Choosing a Kitchen

It seems like planning a kitchen on your own is easy, but there are nuances too. It's important to calculate everything correctly so that all cabinets open freely and you have enough space.

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5 Mistakes in Designing a Combined Bathroom

Improperly placed plumbing, lack of storage systems, and insufficient lighting—these are just a few of the errors you might make. We analyze what else to pay attention to with an architect.

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6 Mistakes When Buying Finishing Materials

If you decide to buy materials yourself, be attentive. For example, it's risky to buy the last piece from a batch, and when purchasing flooring, consider the cost of the subfloor.

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5 Mistakes in Apartment Lighting

Don't know how to properly place light fixtures, choose the right lighting temperature, and suitable bulbs? Then our expert's advice is exactly what you need.

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6 Mistakes When Installing Household Appliances

The interior should be neat: no exposed wires or gas pipes. Also, it should be convenient with enough outlets and switches. Let's see how to achieve that.

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8 Mistakes in Choosing Interior Color Palette

What happens if you don't maintain balance and overuse one color? We analyze the most popular mistakes in choosing interior colors.

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