Making repairs in the bedroom with your own hands is the dream of many room owners. Although this is not a "public" place in a house or apartment, children do not play here, guests or the whole family do not gather here, enough attention should be paid to repairing the bedroom.
At the same time, many want the interior to match all the plans of their owners, they put their most unrealizable dreams into it. This article will tell you how to make repairs in a dormitory with your own hands.
A bedroom is a room where everyone spends a lot of time. The room can be multifunctional or adapted only for sleeping, which requires appropriate technical and design techniques.
This leads to the fact that before renovating a bedroom, you should carefully consider all its stages, taking into account the types of such a room, how it will be used, how the renovated room will look like.
By its aggregate characteristics of the bedroom, the following categories can be conventionally distinguished:
- Spousal or parent... Here it is necessary to create the necessary psychological mood for both spouses (see).
- Children (cm. ) . This room, where children not only sleep, but also play, do their homework, which requires a special approach to its design.
- Bachelor's bedroom(cm. ). Its peculiarities are that it is usually a small room that can easily be transformed from a relaxation area into a study or a bedroom for two.
- In a one-room apartment... This type of bedroom is characterized by its versatility. She is married, a children's room and a dining room. An example of the design of a one-room apartment is shown in the photo.
Any of these types can have a simple configuration in plan or be with an alcove, have:
- Niche for the bed.
- Balcony or loggia (see. ).
What are the types of repair
The degree of increasing complexity characterizes the type of bedroom renovation.
He can be:
- Cosmetic or simple. In this case, the repair is reduced to cleaning the room, it is possible to replace a window or balcony block, re-pasting wallpaper. Before carrying out it, the main thing is to choose the right wallpaper and new furniture. During this repair:
- a new one-piece flexible floor covering is laid over the existing one, without repairing the floor;
- curtains change (see);
- lambrequin suspension;
- screens are installed, if necessary.
- Decorative. This is a more complex renovation of the premises. This includes, in addition to the above activities:
- installation of a new ceiling;
- new wall decoration;
- the floors are being reshaped;
- it is possible to insulate a balcony or loggia;
These are already quite complex jobs, but still quite feasible on their own. Decorative repairs also include the installation of lightweight partitions made of tongue-and-groove blocks or drywall, plywood or sawn timber.
- Capital... In addition to completely cleaning the room, it includes drying it:
- overhaul of walls, floors, ceilings and their insulation;
- repair of the floor, in which the screed is changed and its sealing, insulation and vapor barrier is done.
- Renovated. The concept of "Eurorepair" is a style, the creation of an unusual look for a bedroom, which will express the individuality of its owners. Such repairs can be of any kind, even cosmetic, but it requires either a good artistic taste of the owner of the premises, his mastery of special work techniques, or the recommendations of an experienced designer. The price of European-quality repair, in any case, will be quite high.
- Renovated with redevelopment... In this case, the following are most often performed:
- combining a balcony with a bedroom;
- heavy capital partitions are arranged, giving a large concentrated load, which acts on the floors;
- device in the sleeping room of a panoramic or French window.
This repair requires the development of a project, a special permit for work, accompanied by complex documentation, professional technical supervision of all operations, their acceptance with confirmation of the act of putting the premises into operation. Performing such work is possible with the experience of a builder, who is able to do technical calculations and who knows SNiPs. Repairs with redevelopment on their own are made only in exceptional cases.
Tip: In any bedroom there should be a corner for the arrangement of a boudoir, which will contain: a chest of drawers or a pencil case, a dressing table, an ottoman. In a bachelor bedroom, the function of a boudoir and a table for work perfectly combines the secretaire with a mirror arranged in its niche.
Room with design features
When it comes to bedrooms, another problem is quite common: the room has a pencil case configuration, that is, it is narrow and long. Let's see how professional designers get out of this situation.
Such a room must be zoned, and in the photo below you can see that this was done with the help of a suspended ceiling with lighting and curtains.
So:
- The coffered plasterboard ceiling is made only in the part of the room where the bed stands, and it stands under the window. Therefore, the heating battery was covered with a decorative grill, and roller blinds were hung on the window. The curtains were placed not above the window, as is usually done, but in front of the bed, thus creating a kind of boudoir.
- A similar idea may interest the owners of "Khrushchev", where there are rooms of a similar configuration. By the way, partial zoning can be performed by arranging a curly plasterboard partition. Most often, it is an element of the ceiling-wall zoning structure.
- One or another option for dividing a room into zones is selected taking into account the location of windows in it. The boudoir example is good when the window is at the far end of the room, as it often happens.
In the example below, it is located on a side wall near the entrance.
- The bed is in a part of the room that is not illuminated by daylight, and if it is closed with curtains, the sleeping area will be practically in darkness. Therefore, a different zoning option is chosen here.
- A short curly partition separates the zones only visually, without blocking the light. Due to insufficient daylight, white and muted pink are taken as the basis for the decoration of this bedroom.
- And yet, in multi-storey buildings there are long balconies with two exits, one of which is in the bedroom, or it can be an exit to the loggia. One way or another, this is not entirely convenient, and there is a desire to remove this door, especially since in rooms with a balcony there is often unimportant lighting.
- What can you think of in this situation? The door leading to the balcony can, of course, be removed, but only if it is well insulated and heated there. Now there are all the possibilities to do this - however, they will require certain costs.
- It is necessary to close up the cracks well, to insulate the parapet and the ceiling of the balcony according to all the rules. The expanded clay concrete screed will raise the floor higher, and the underfloor heating system installed under the floor covering will even save you from the need to equip traditional heating on the balcony.
How to renovate a bedroom
Repair instructions for the premises include:
- A design project is being drawn up.
It reflects what the bedroom should look like after the completion of the renovation. The sketch is applied to paper or reproduced using a special computer program, if available.
In this case, it is necessary to take into account all the dimensions of the room, to correctly perform the zoning of the room space. Usually the bedroom is isolated from all other rooms of the apartment, but you can organize a dressing room or a place for work here.
- An estimate is made for the repair.
After determining the design of the room, a list of materials required for the work is compiled, and the cost of repairs is formed. At the same time, the main condition is to correctly maintain the ratio of good quality and reasonable prices for renovating the premises.
- The workplace is being prepared.
Before starting the repair of the bedroom, you should take out all the furniture from it, remove the chandeliers, sockets and switches. If you do not plan to change windows and doors, they need to be protected with a special film from scratches and dust.
- Old coatings are dismantled.
This removes:
- old wallpaper;
- whitewash traces;
- paint;
- old tiles;
- damaged floor covering.
Dismantling is a fairly long procedure that requires certain skills and attention. Skirting boards and thresholds should be removed.
- The premises are re-planned, and its structural elements are replaced.
Repair can begin with redevelopment of the room, including the demolition or installation of partitions. In addition, when renovating a bedroom, you can do:
- replacement of radiators;
- installation of air conditioners;
- carry out electrical work;
- replace windows and doors.
Tip: A bedroom, more than any other room, should be finished with environmentally friendly materials that are safe for human health.
How to finish the ceiling in the bedroom
The ceiling takes a significant place when decorating a room.
He can be:
- Putty.
This is a rather laborious process that requires skill and experience.
- From plasterboard.
Such a device can be done independently. The advantages of drywall constructions are:
- alignment of surface drops;
- hiding all communications;
- suitable for any lighting device;
- are ideal for creating multi-level structures of any complexity.
- Stretched.
The features of such devices can be:
- they hide all the imperfections of the ceiling surface;
- protect the room from unexpected ingress of moisture into the room from the ceiling;
- a wide range of textures and colors.
Stretch ceilings can be arranged in multi-level options, where they will bring a touch of uniqueness and originality to the bedroom.
Much attention must be paid to the color scheme of the ceiling. It depends on the dimensions of the room being repaired and on the style used. Dark colors reduce the visual space, and light colors increase.
Tip: In the bedroom, it is not recommended to install glossy and multi-colored ceilings, which are distracting and not conducive to relaxation. All shades are chosen so that they are calm and unobtrusive, and to include rich colors in the interior, it is better to perform a small color accent in the middle.
Repair of windows and doors
Doors are chosen in such a way that they match the design of the entire room. Windows are an important element of the interior. Their shape and size dictate the design of the room.
In addition, they prevent the penetration of cold into the bedroom, they have thermal insulation properties. Sound insulation of a window depends on the thickness of the glass, the distance between the glasses, the density of the joints.
Depending on the type of window opening, they can be:
- Combined.
- Swinging vertical.
- Hinged horizontal.
There are a variety of window models:
- Standard plastic.
- Original wooden with an attractive design.
Tip: When designing a house plan, you need to take into account that the windows are facing south or east. Then, sufficient amount of sunlight will enter the room, which improves the functioning of the human body, stimulates the activity of the central nervous system and controls metabolism.
How to decorate the walls in the bedroom
Wall decoration is the main operation when renovating a room. First of all, they align.
To do this, you can use one of the options:
- Plasterboard wall alignment... This is a simple and time-saving option. With plasterboard, you can hide the rather large drops on the surface of the walls and create a perfectly flat surface. The disadvantage of the material is the reduction in the area of \u200b\u200bthe room and the unusual hollowness of the walls of the room.
- Plastering... This is a more difficult, time consuming and costly procedure. In addition, it cannot be used for rooms with large surface differences. The advantage of this method is to preserve the useful area of \u200b\u200bthe bedroom.
For finishing the walls in the bedroom, wallpaper or decorative plaster is most often used. When choosing wallpaper:
Tip: The most optimal option for wall decoration is paper wallpapers that are environmentally friendly and affordable. Their only drawback is their short service life.
- For those who are creative in organizing the interior, you can take non-woven wallpaper for painting. Such materials are good air permeability, environmentally friendly, they can be repainted, if desired, change the color and style of the room.
- Textile wallpapers look quite original in the bedroom:
- have a long service life;
- great abundance of colors and textures;
- provide excellent sound insulation in the room.
It allows you to create an original work of art in the bedroom, and its owner can be sure that the design of his room will be unique and inimitable.
It is best to take color shades for the bedroom:
- Blue.
- Light green.
- Pearl gray.
- Light pink.
How to repair a floor
The bedroom floor should not be cold. If possible, it is better to arrange the installation of the "warm floor" system.
As a floor covering, you can use:
- Laminate. It is an affordable material and is easy to fit. The coating does not require special maintenance, but during installation, a sound-insulating substrate should be laid under it.
- Parquet. The material is quite expensive, very capricious and requires special care.
- Linoleum. It has high wear resistance and unpretentious operation.
- Cork floor. The coating is pleasant to the touch, warm, comfortable and environmentally friendly. Does not tolerate aggressive cleaning agents.
- Self-leveling floor. An original and modern finish. With its help, you can get a very flat surface on which you can apply a 3D drawing.
Tip: If the bedroom is small, a laminate or diagonally laid parquet will make the room visually more voluminous.
Furniture installation in the bedroom
The bedroom renovation ends with the selection of textiles:
- curtains;
- curtains;
- bedspreads;
- capes;
- decorative pillows.
Podium for bedroom
The simplest version of the podium is a frame made of wooden beams, sheathed with plywood or OSB. As a front finish, the podium body can be finished with carpet, block parquet, laminate, cork.
So:
- Experienced specialists manage, with the help of the podium, to organize the space of the cramped bedroom so that everything you need can fit in it: from the table to the linen closet. In general, it is believed that the podium should be done: either in a small or in a fairly spacious room - the main thing is that the height of the ceiling allows it.
- In the interiors decorated in Japanese style, you will hardly see traditional beds - just a soft mattress installed on a low podium. In a large room, it can be located in the center of the room. Then it makes sense to decorate its surface with expensive wood, to make a backlight.
- If you, starting to renovate the bedroom, decided to make a podium, in this part of the room you will need to dismantle the flooring. Next, you have to level the base and cover it with a cork backing, which usually fits under the laminate. This layer will not only serve as a shock absorber, but also provide normal sound insulation.
- The size of the timber for the frame should be selected taking into account the expected loads - if it is only a bed, a section of 30 * 30 mm will be quite enough. In principle, an aluminum profile can also be used for this purpose, especially if the podium is sheathed with gypsum fiber board. The distance between the vertical posts should be no more than 40 cm.
- In those places where the podium is adjacent to the walls, the frame elements can be rigidly fixed to their surface. Horizontal and vertical belts are installed at right angles, if they are bars, then they should be additionally fastened with metal corners.
- If plywood is used for sheathing the horizontal surface of the podium, then in order not to feel deflection under load, you need to take material with a maximum thickness (21 cm). The use of OSB boards allows you to reduce the thickness to 15 cm - they are much stronger than plywood due to the polymer filler. Gypsum fiber sheets (GVL) can have a thickness of 12 mm, but the step between the lags, in this case, should be less: 30 cm.
To build such a structure, special knowledge is not required - every second man will perfectly cope with this task. For covering visible vertical surfaces, making the front side of a drawer, you can take a chipboard with a laminated coating, or use parts of unnecessary cabinet furniture.
Loggia as part of the bedroom
What disfigures any room the most are pipes and heating radiators, which are not always possible to hide. And if the room also has an exit to the loggia, the whole wall practically does not participate in the design.
So:
- You can, of course, hang chic curtains, but if you constantly pull them, going out to the balcony and back, their appearance will soon be deplorable. We have to move the curtain so that it does not interfere with free walking.
- For this reason, the owners of such premises often prefer to connect the room with a loggia. Why with a loggia, and not with a balcony? The answer is simple: a balcony is a portable structure, and making it as warm as a room is quite difficult.
- The loggia, in principle, is part of the interior, and floor and ceiling slabs are not balcony slabs. Therefore, in winter it is much warmer in the loggia room than on the glassed-in balcony - and this is very important, especially for the bedroom.
Before removing the window and door, you need to get rid of the battery under the window and solve the main question: how the room will be heated.
And the choice is this:
- If you make the parapet low or do without it altogether by installing a glass wall, the bedroom will have excellent natural light, and you will be delighted with the panorama of the city that opens up. It will only be necessary to raise the floor level of the loggia to the level of the floor of the room, to make the general flooring and finish that is in harmony with the general interior - and you will get a large bedroom with a separate area reserved for rest or study.
- Do not forget that the interior decoration of the walls and ceiling on the loggia must be done in a frame way. This will make it possible to waterproof the surfaces and lay a layer of insulation under the skin. By the way, when removing the window and the door leading to the loggia, the partition that is under the window can be left - it will play the role of a zoning partition.
- The opening can be decorated with a contrasting casing by mounting beams of the same color along the wall and along the ceiling, and you will have a design, approximately as in the picture above. And also, above the wall, you can install a decorative partition made of wood or drywall.
- If you prefer to leave the wall, then the battery can not be removed, but covered with a decorative grill. Alternatively, a table can be made on the basis of the partition, since its height is ideal for this.
All the details on the repair of the sleeping area are well shown by the video in this article on the topic: "We do the repairs in the bedroom with our own hands."
Competently and with their own hands, almost everyone can do repairs in the bedroom. Here you need a competent approach, accurate, consistent actions, the main idea and a plan for its implementation. Having all this, as well as at least a little experience, you can safely start renovating your bedroom in a private house or apartment.
The main stages of bedroom renovation
The first question is where to start renovating the bedroom? Even with inexpensive bedroom renovations, you need to plan carefully. Yes, the renovation of bedrooms in the photo always looks gorgeous and beautiful. But a similar result can be achieved on your own if you make an effort. After all, do-it-yourself bedroom renovation with a competent approach saves money and allows you to get an excellent result.
Some prefer the Mediterranean style, others choose high-tech, and still others prefer the classics. But even if you choose a bedroom in a Mediterranean style or any other, the main thing here is to clearly set a goal and formulate an action plan. Then the beautiful renovation in the Mediterranean-style bedroom will definitely not disappoint you.
When renovating a bedroom inside your own apartment, we recommend that you proceed from the top-down principle. That is, you need to start with the upper surfaces and end with the floor.
There are several main stages of bedroom renovation:
- Ceiling repair;
- Wall decoration;
- Floor repair;
- Furniture and bedroom interior design.
Now we will talk about each of the stages of repair separately.
But first, a little about the area of \u200b\u200bthe bedroom. When renovation of apartments is carried out, where the bedroom falls to the share of 15 sq m, many fear that such a small space will put an end to Napoleonic plans. But any number of square meters makes it possible to realize the most daring ideas. Let it be a global renovation or a small simple cosmetic Mediterranean renovation.
We recommend that beginners plan each step carefully and not deviate from the intended plan. Only by taking into account the real dimensions of the bedroom, you can find its own place for each piece of furniture, choose the right shades, etc. Emphasize the original ideas from the novelties of 2019 in the interior of bedrooms. Based on your ideas and plan, you will be able to achieve an excellent result. Be sure of this.
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Ceiling repair
When planning a bedroom renovation with your own hands, it is important to start with zero stages. They consist in replacing windows and doors. This is necessary in order to create the necessary conditions in the apartment for pasting the same wallpaper. You all know that when pasting wallpaper, you must not allow drafts inside the apartment.
Once the zero stage is completed, proceed to the ceiling surfaces.
There are several options for renovation and decoration.
- Finishing the ceiling of the apartment with plaster. A time consuming but budget option, for which you need to putty the ceiling, level it and apply a finishing layer of decorative plaster or putty. In the future, such surfaces can be painted or renewed by applying new thin layers of plaster.
- Ceiling painting. Not the most modern option, which is still in demand in 2019. The renovation is not expensive, but with the help of a varied palette of paints, you can give the room an attractive appearance.
- Slabs on the ceiling. There are various ceiling tiles made from light and not so materials. They are glued to a special glue, they create an excellent apartment design, emphasize the chosen interior style. The downside is that covering the ceiling with such a material makes it non-breathable. This negatively affects the microclimate in the apartment. Such solutions are more relevant for the hallway, toilet.
- Stretch and false ceilings. Complex ceiling structures, the installation of which is best left to specialists. There are both single-level and multi-level. Their minus is that constructions take up useful space.
Regardless of the material chosen, try to do so that the ceiling does not focus on itself much attention, merges with the interior, fits into the bedroom design and acts soothingly. That is, no bright or dark colors.
Wall repair
In terms of walls, DIY bedroom repairs can be done in a variety of ways. But work should always begin with alignment. Especially when it comes to wallpapering.
Considering the trends of 2019, we offer some of the most attractive ideas for renovating bedroom walls:
- Wallpaper. Fabric, non-woven, paper, bamboo. At your discretion. Their design is so diverse that it is not possible to classify them somehow. Do not take wallpaper with bright and large, complex patterns for the bedroom. Preference for neat lines, light patterns, geometric shapes;
- Prints on the wall. In many ways, they are similar to photo wallpapers, only they are made on the basis of those photos that you provide to the manufacturer. They are only made to order, so this is a great way to show your individuality;
- Paint, textured plaster for walls. Demand for these bedroom wall decoration options remains high in 2019. Choose pastel colors, exclusively natural materials;
- Tiles on the walls of the bedroom. 2019 has clearly shown that ceramic tiles are not only the lot of the bathroom and the kitchen. Small panels or fully tiled bedroom walls can look chic. If you dare to take such a step.
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Floor repair
2019 did not bring any special novelties for floor repairs in the bedroom. But why invent something complicated and unusual if there are a number of time-tested options ?!
- Linoleum. Timeless classics for apartments where comfort is appreciated and not ready to allocate a large budget for renovation. Fashionable linoleum collections of 2019 are able to emphasize your refined taste, create an atmosphere of peace, comfort or intimacy in the bedroom. It all depends on your needs.
- Cork board. Natural, eco-friendly, safe and very warm material that does not require heating.
- Parquet. Always in fashion and is unlikely to ever cease to be relevant. Only its price is, as before, high, and the installation should be trusted by specialists.
- Laminate. A budget option for parquet that looks similar but requires less investment. It will not be difficult to repair a bedroom with your own hands using a laminate, since this material is assembled according to the principle of the simplest puzzle.
Bedroom furniture
It is the furniture purchased for the home that completes the bedroom renovation. After all, it allows you to form the final appearance of the premises in the apartment.
Since we are talking about a bedroom in an apartment, here you should take care of buying a basic set of furniture. It includes:
- Full double bed. No fold-out sofas. Otherwise, it is no longer a bedroom, but some kind of living room. One-room apartments are an exception, although there the solutions of 2019 allow you to organize a full-fledged sleeping place;
- Wardrobe. If you have a separate dressing room in your apartment, you can completely abandon the closet;
- Bedside tables. Very useful pieces of furniture where gadgets are stored, set alarms, table lamps, chargers. Choose nightstands with doors or drawers to avoid storing things and creating chaos;
- Dressing table. When living with a girlfriend or wife, this element is irreplaceable;
- Chest of drawers. Certain types of dressers can be combined with dressing table functions. Your beloved will get a place to store cosmetics and preening, but at the same time, you can save space;
- TV. Many people think that it is better to give up the TV in the bedroom, and put it in another room in the apartment. But practice shows that TVs are installed by everyone. Place it on a dresser or hang it on brackets.
