Get Ready for the New Year: 5 Solutions for Fast Apartment Renovation

We have selected several ideas that will make your apartment look truly fresh. The most important thing is that they are easy and fast to implement. You will definitely have time to welcome the New Year in a new interior!

Redesign the Layout

Yes, you can simply rearrange furniture. But you can also do a full-scale redesign — without spending too much time and effort.

Design: Irina Krivtsova

For example, for this purpose, KNAUF Sapphire boards are ideal — the strongest, impact-resistant and fireproof gypsum boards. With them, you can easily and quickly build partitions. Even in rooms with high humidity.

Also, with KNAUF Sapphire boards, you don't need to spend time on thorough skim coating — for most finishing coatings, it's enough to properly seal the joints.

Design: Nina Shubert

Main advantages of KNAUF Sapphire boards:

• High strength, moisture resistance and impact resistance.
• Easy creation of smooth surfaces.
• A reliable base for decorative finishing and mounting heavy items.
• Ability to implement complex architectural solutions and curved surfaces.
• Beneficial microclimate in the room.
• Enhanced sound insulation.

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Update the Floor

Laying a screed and then installing floor covering is not always a hassle or a long process. If you plan to walk on new laminate in the new year and time is short, there are modern alternatives to cement screeds that don't require a 28-day or longer drying time.

For example, if you use the KNAUF Superfloor dry assembled screed technology, you can start laying floor covering — laminate, tiles, engineered wood, etc. — the very next day. The process is simple, and you can prepare the floor for finishing yourself.

Also, dry assembled screed has many other advantages: it's lightweight and does not overload load-bearing structures, non-toxic and hypoallergenic. It also provides sound and thermal insulation: you can walk barefoot on the floor without worrying that children will start noisy games at night — neighbors below won't hear them!

Design: Inna Velichko

Repaint the Walls

The most effective way to quickly and dramatically change the interior. You can paint all walls in a trendy shade or just one wall, create accents and even design patterns.

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How to choose a color? We recommend basing your choice on the Pantone palette, which at the September Fashion Week in New York presented the 2020 color collection. That way, you’ll definitely be on trend.

Pantone 2020 Color Collection

Saffron

Classic Blue

Biscay Green

Chive

Faded Denim

Orange Peel

Mosaic Blue

Sunlight

Coral Pink

Cinnamon Stick

Grape Compote

Lark

Instead of painting an accent wall, you can cover it with bright wallpaper with a pattern — that’s also quick and easy.

Design: Ludmila Danilevich

Update Furniture

Even one bright accent piece can transform the interior. You can implement this idea quite budget-friendly. For example, repaint an old dresser or reupholster a chair with printed fabric — it's not difficult at all.

A great idea for the kitchen is to coat the cabinet in a bright color: even standard furniture will come alive in a new way. You don’t need to strive for the coating to be perfectly smooth — a little imperfection adds special charm. You can even slightly sand the surface with fine-grit paper to visually age it.

By the way, if you don’t want to deal with paint, you can cover an old dresser with self-adhesive film featuring an interesting pattern.

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A chair, footstool, sideboard or small armchair can be easily reupholstered by yourself, but to update a sofa, it’s better to consult professionals.

If you are updating the upholstery yourself, choose fabric with a pattern — that way any minor imperfections will be less noticeable. Colorful velvet is currently trendy, so if you're confident in the quality of the result, feel free to choose this material.

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And Textiles and Decor

Here, only your imagination sets the limits. Decorative cushions and throws, curtains, rugs, vases, ceramics, posters, any art or souvenirs — everything can be used. The main rule is not to overdo it — a couple of accent pieces in a room is more than enough.

We suggest decorating the interior to reflect your hobbies, not make it impersonal: if you play guitar, place it in a visible spot; if you love snowboarding, mount it on the wall; if you travel a lot, arrange souvenirs from your trips on shelves. Another winning decor options are favorite books and living plants.

Now you will definitely make it before the New Year!

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Cover design: Lauri Brothers project