Sometimes renovations can be a real family disaster. In order for your marriage to survive this disaster, you both need to adhere to some rules.
Instructions
Step 1
The easiest way to avoid disputes and quarrels during a renovation is to agree before it begins about what you and your spouse want to get as a result. Then you will have at least a rough idea of each other's plans and an understanding of how your expectations coincide. However, this is not a guarantee that the repairs will be carried out amicably and harmoniously. Your intentions may change. In addition, at times during the process, unforeseen circumstances may appear.
Step 2
Decide together how much you are willing to invest in the transformation of your apartment. This will determine how large-scale the renovation will be. It happens that the alteration has already begun, and one of the spouses decides to do something grandiose to the detriment of the family budget, and the second insists on a more modest option, or the spouses cannot agree on which materials to use - cheaper or more expensive. To prevent this from happening, discuss the financial issue in advance.
Step 3
Divide the zones of influence. If you cannot come to an agreement on what the interior should be in your apartment, set aside a corner for expressing the taste and imagination of each of you. For example, a spouse may be responsible for decorating one room, while a spouse is responsible for another. Consider how much time you spend in a particular area. If one of you is constantly cooking, the kitchen should be renovated mainly to his taste. And of course, it is worth bringing the interior to at least some common denominator so that you feel the unity of your apartment.
Step 4
If you cannot come to a common solution for the interior, invite a designer. It is not necessary to spend a lot of money. Many undergraduate art students can offer you their projects at an affordable price. After all, repair ideas can be found in specialist magazines or on the internet.
Step 5
It is better to invite qualified specialists to carry out the work directly, especially if you want to make large alterations in the apartment. You simply cannot do some high-quality actions on your own, while others require a special tool, which makes no sense to buy for one use.
Step 6
If you decide to glue the wallpaper yourself, whitewash the ceiling and lay the laminate flooring, it is better to take a vacation from work. Otherwise, you will have to deal with repairs after a hard day and on legal weekends. As a result, overwork, constant fatigue and, as a result, a bad mood awaits you. In such a state, it is difficult not to quarrel even over a trifle.
Step 7
When you and your spouse cannot come to a consensus on how to perform certain works, it is better not to argue, but to turn to an authoritative source. This can be your friend who is engaged in similar work and can act as an expert. Also, you can always find the necessary information on the Internet.
