LIVING ROOM REFURBISHMENT - HOW MUCH?!?
The living room is often the most well used rooms in our home and it’s certainly one of the spaces that designers are most frequently asked to design and decorate. There’s a lot that goes into making a living look and feel just right. There are so many pieces that need to work together to make the room come alive.
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The living room has the most complexity in terms of coordinating materials. There are a lot of individual pieces that have to come together and create a beautiful whole when this space is complete.
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WHAT DOES IT COST TO REFURBISH A LIVING ROOM?
In the past few months we’ve gone over the cost for refurbishing a bathroom as well as a bedroom. As I mentioned in those posts, not everything needs to be a luxury purchase in order to make a room feel special. You can mix and match pieces to create a living room you love with some careful planning.
If you’re unsure about where to splurge in the living room, consider the upholstered pieces like sofas and chairs. These should all be well constructed. It’s a good investment to splurge on these pieces and in return you’ll have them for a very long time.
The comfort and durability of the fabric is important for maintaining and enjoying the piece but the real difference in quality comes in the frame construction as well as the quality of the fillings.
A well-constructed frame made with quality timber, preferably FSC certified, along with a traditionally upholstered or high quality foam seat and back on more modern pieces, will allow you to keep the item for the longest possible time without cracks or sagging. With appropriate care it can continue to look brand new for years to come.
Review the list below for an overview of everything you need to consider in refurbishing your living room. To receive a downloadable pdf of the complete guide join our mailing list here.
TAKE YOUR TIME WHEN PLANNING A LIVING ROOM REFURBISHMENT.
There are a lot of pieces involved and coordinating takes time. If done right, your selections can make the room look warm and inviting, as well as polished and timeless.
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Often, we can make a beautiful living room with furniture, art and accessories alone but, sometimes, construction work is needed. Below is an outline of what you can expect for the cost of Design & Labour if you decide to do something more structural to your space, based on work in London in 2020-2021…
ARE YOU READY TO GET THE NEW LIVING ROOM YOU’VE BEEN DREAMING OF?
Trimm Living is a great partner as we have the trade resources as well as the wisdom and design skills needed to tackle a simple refurbishment or something more complex.
