{"id":3975,"date":"2015-12-22T07:36:08","date_gmt":"2015-12-21T23:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/blog\/singapore\/?p=3975"},"modified":"2022-07-01T03:40:18","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T19:40:18","slug":"4-money-saving-renovation-budget-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/4-money-saving-renovation-budget-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Money-Saving Renovation Budget Hacks"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Home renovation can leave a deep hole in your pocket. For those working on a tight budget, we have some great budget hacks that are guaranteed to lower your renovation costs and still achieve a home you will love to live in.<\/p>\n

1. Flooring<\/h3>\n

With so many materials to pick from, we zoomed into the 3 most popular flooring in Singapore \u2013 parquet, laminate and vinyl.<\/p>\n

It is a growing trend among Singaporeans to go for laminate and vinyl as opposed to hard wood flooring as it is value for money and it does not compromise on style.<\/p>\n

Parquet is a costlier alternative to laminate and vinyl, but still ranks below hard wood.<\/p>\n

Before you jump into picking the cheapest material, we sieved out the pros and cons to help you pick a flooring material that you would enjoy both cost savings and style benefits.<\/p>\n

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Editor\u2019s Tip: Avoid laminate flooring in areas where water is in close proximity, for example bathroom. Instead consider vinyl flooring in these areas<\/em><\/p>\n

2. Walls<\/h3>\n

No longer in trend, wallpaper rolls is now perceived as a more expensive option compared to paint, and is now used by homeowners who wants a luxe look at home. With an average cost of $300 per roll, covering your living room with wallpaper can easily cost you between $1500 \u2013 2400, excluding installation costs. Unlike paint where a 1-litre tin would set you back at $25. Plus, you don\u2019t have to worry about peeling wallpapers and messy touch ups since wallpaper is also infamous for being hard to remove.<\/p>\n

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Editor\u2019s Tip: If you are still keen on using wallpaper, remember to avoid using it in high-moisture areas such as the kitchen or bathroom as these places cost peeling more easily.<\/em><\/p>\n

3. Kitchen Countertop<\/h3>\n

Kitchen countertops are an integral part of your kitchen and you want to choose a material that best suits your needs and lifestyle. Are you looking for a surface that is easy to maintain or do you want something that is durable and looks good?<\/p>\n

We have narrowed down to the three most popular materials amongst Singaporeans: Kompac top, solid surface and quartz.<\/p>\n

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4. Light<\/h3>\n

Homeowners have a seemingly endless array of options when choosing lightings for their home. Instead of spending additional money on lightings to brighten up dark corners, why not try out these inexpensive tips that will save you cost in the long run.<\/p>\n