Your house has reached the shell and core and it is time to finish it. What should you pay attention to in order to create a beautiful and functional interior? Learn about the advice of the director of Decoroom Wrocław's realization department, Marcin Rarak.
The house gives us great arrangement possibilities
Photo: Kamila Markiewicz-Lubańska Styling: Maria Szymańska / Wnętrza w Obiektywie © Decoroom
Shell and core - what exactly is it?
The concept of shell and core is not defined in Polish law. Because of this, we can quite often encounter significant differences in the standard of individual investments. When deciding to buy a property, it is important to carefully read the contract and understand what is included in it. Among other things, it is worth noting, whether the house is plastered, interior window sills are installed, and whether the developer is responsible for supplying and installing electrical fixtures. The fencing of the plot and the installation of the entrance gate should also be verified. And if there is an attic, it is good to discern the scope of the work done there that is on the developer's side. All the detailed information that will help you avoid additional costs can be found in the developer's prospectus. So read this document very carefully.
Familiarize yourself with what is included in the contract with the developer
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Layout of rooms and installations
Before buying an investment, familiarize yourself with the layout of rooms and installations. This will ensure that they meet your needs. It's a good idea to start the conversation with an interior designer at the construction stage, as most developers offer to adjust the layout of partition walls, plumbing connections, radiators or electrical installations as part of tenant changes. Verifying these issues with an experienced interior designer at this stage will help you avoid additional costs associated with having to demolish and build new partition walls or move utilities.
Make sure that the proposed room layout meets your needs
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If you have a storied house, an extremely important aspect will be the selection of the right stairs. Manufacturers offer a whole range of materials and styles of their finishes. However, the most important thing is that they should have the right height for comfortable ascent, and their layout should provide a comfortable walkway for household members. You should also ensure that the balustrade is the right height to ensure safety when using the stairs.
If you have a storied house, pay great attention to the selection of appropriate stairs
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Heating
Both from a financial and design perspective, it is worth paying attention to what is the heat source in the house and how the installation itself is made. In a house, it is quite rare to have a mains installation, so for budgetary considerations you need to check whether the house is heated with gas, solid fuels, or perhaps with a heat pump. Gathering this information will make the purchase decision easier and allow you to assess the real costs of later operation.
The way a house is heated affects the design possibilities
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In terms of arrangement, some solutions may introduce certain limitations, but with the help of specialists and an interior designer you can easily cope with them. An example is water surface heating, which often narrows down the possibilities when choosing floors. On the other hand, by opting for wall radiators, you will gain more freedom in choosing flooring materials. Although it is still worth taking into account their influence on the design of the walls. After all, with the right models, the radiator can also serve a decorative function.
Installing wall radiators will give you a greater choice of floor materials
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Windows and doors
Windows and doors used in interior require special attention. In the case of investments equipped with a recuperation system, it is important that the door sashes are properly adjusted to ensure air flow and efficient operation of the ventilation system . In addition, if the house is connected to the garage, it is worth using the right type of door to minimize the risk of fumes entering the interior. It is necessary for you to pay attention to the selection of doors with the appropriate class of burglary resistance. This is one of the requirements when singing a property insurance policy. In addition, remember that significant temperature changes between rooms can also affect the deformation of standard interior woodwork. When choosing window sills, think well about their material and color, so that they harmonize with the rest of the interior.
Pay a lot of attention to the windows and doors used in the interior
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Customized furniture
Houses, mainly due to their relatively large surface area, offer us numerous possibilities in terms of material selection and design of customized furniture. The quality of finishing materials used in interiors is crucial to the durability, aesthetics and functionality of the space. Their versatility, resistance to deterioration or ease of cleaning have a significant impact on the daily comfort of homeowners. Moreover, well-chosen materials can significantly increase the market value of a property. We can't forget about customized furniture. Cooperation with specialists, such as a proven interior designer and carpenter, will allow you to create functional kitchen and bathroom cabinets, spacious closets, capacious built-in closets, and not infrequently other free-standing furniture or a typical home's built-in space under the stairs. Custom furniture is the best way to utilize the potential of the space and provide a fair amount of storage space.
Customized furniture will allow you to maximize the use of space
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