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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—read 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 survey among professionals. It turned out that clients make the same mistakes: cutting corners on quality, unrealistic expectations. But there are also less obvious ones. We'll talk about these in this article.

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Another 8 Mistakes Everyone Makes

We spotted the most common mistakes and their solutions from an Instagram designer. Useful for those who are planning a renovation as well as for those already in the process.

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8 Mistakes by Builders and Designers

It's not just clients who make mistakes. To please the client, professionals often take unjustified risks and don't care about convenience. We explain what to be cautious of.

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16 Mistakes That Regret After Renovation

We asked friends what they would change in a renovation if they could rewind time. There were many mistakes: from a failed reconfiguration to non-sealed windows.

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5 Mistakes That 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 not the most 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 problem lies in temporary items we bring to the countryside, as well as in the incorrect distribution of room space.

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9 Common Mistakes in Kitchen Design

The kitchen is one of the most complex zones. We explain how to organize storage spaces, create a working triangle, and place outlets.

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And Another 5 Mistakes in Choosing a Kitchen

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

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5 Fumbles in Designing a Combined Bathroom

Incorrectly placed plumbing, lack of storage systems, and insufficient lighting—these are just a few of the mistakes you can make. Together with an architect, we look at what else to pay attention to.

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6 Mistakes When Buying Finishing Materials

If you decide to buy materials yourself, be careful. For example, it's risky to buy the last piece of a batch, and when purchasing floor coverings, you should factor in the cost of the subfloor.

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5 Mistakes in Apartment Lighting

Don't know how to properly place luminaires, choose lighting temperature, or the right bulbs? Then you'll definitely find our expert's advice useful.

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6 Fumbles When Installing Household Appliances

The interior should be neat: no dangling wires or gas pipes. Also, it should be convenient, with enough outlets and switches. We explore how to achieve this.

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8 Mistakes in Choosing Interior Color Palette

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

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