{"id":4271,"date":"2017-09-14T17:14:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-14T09:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.tcb.com.sg\/?p=4271"},"modified":"2020-07-07T09:13:21","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T01:13:21","slug":"home-renovation-splurge-save","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.tcb.com.sg\/info-tips\/home-renovation-splurge-save\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Renovation: What to Splurge, What to Save"},"content":{"rendered":"

For most of us, purchasing a home would have already taken a significant financial toll, which calls for careful consideration on what to spend or save on for your home renovations. Here are some tips on how to prioritize your budget!<\/p>\n

Splurge: Lifestyle Priorities<\/h2>\n

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When renovating your home, consider your family’s lifestyle, and spend more on the rooms that are most important to you. For example, if you’re a passionate cook or baker, the kitchen would likely be a part of your home that\u2019s worth extra investment. For homes with avid gamers or Internet users, sound, lighting, and Ethernet wiring would probably be a priority.<\/p>\n

Also consider what you use frequently. Poor quality materials will end up being costly in the long run when they wear out and need repairing or replacing. In the common bathroom, a high-quality toilet might be a priority, while in less used bathrooms you may focus more on the vanity. Frequently used cheap curtains will stain and lose its original lustre quickly. The Curtain Boutique, leading Singapore Curtain<\/a> & Blinds<\/a> supplier, carries top quality Acacia fabrics. Acacia fabrics<\/a> will last a lifetime as they won\u2019t stain or fade easily in sunlight and can stand multiple washes while still looking brand new!<\/p>\n

Save: Trends & Unusual Tastes<\/h2>\n

A major home renovation can be a lengthy and stressful process, and you will probably want your home to last for a long time without having to repeat the process again. Patterned floor tiles may seem like a good idea at the moment, but you may not think the same in a few years. Save your unique style for less permanent and more easily replaced parts of your home like d\u00e9cor items or soft furnishings.<\/p>\n

Trends come and go, so it might not be worth it to shell out for disposable items. Go for timeless styles and neutral options instead!\u00a0For instance, sleek, white tiles will never go out of style and suit any interior theme if you decide to switch things up in the future.<\/p>\n

Splurge:\u00a0Functionality & Longevity<\/h2>\n

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When you’re spending big on a remodel, you want the improvements to be lasting and make a significant impact in the long run.\u00a0Spend more on functional parts of your home that are hard to replace.\u00a0Permanent fixtures like the sink should take priority over ones that you can improve or replace later when your budget increases, like the faucet.\u00a0Consider choosing cabinets with soft close drawers and doors which are not only great to use but will also help in future resale.<\/p>\n

Things that will make your life more comfortable or convenient in the long run are worth spending more for a better quality of life. We spend up to a third of our lives sleeping, so why not splurge on a good quality mattress? You can\u2019t put a price tag on a good night\u2019s rest!<\/p>\n

Save: Decorative Aspects<\/h2>\n

While functional things that need to last long is worth it to splurge on, the same is opposite for decorative materials. When considering the less functional and more decorative aspects of your home renovation, you can buy lookalikes for a lot less than the premium versions of some materials.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for decorative tiles for the walls, inexpensive tiles look just as good as the pricier ones. Laminate flooring is a much more affordable alternative to hardwood floors, and they look just like the real thing!<\/p>\n

If you’re looking for high quality soft furnishings that will last and look good for years to come, look to The Curtain Boutique! We’re a leading supplier of curtains<\/a> and blinds<\/a> in Singapore, you can also find a wide selection of wallpaper<\/a>, outdoor blinds<\/a>, solar films<\/a> and more!<\/p>\n

Free consultation:<\/h2>\n

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