The differences between redecorating and remodeling may seem subtle but there are some basic distinctions between them. Concept-wise they are different. They both have different levels of convenience when it comes to implementation. Besides, they both impact the home differently. Then there is the cost. You have to take all these factors into consideration when thinking about sprucing up your existing house. That is why, before you start, having a sound understanding of all these things is essential.
Core concept
Redecorating refers mainly to the cosmetic changes of an interior. That is to say, whatever you do to make changes to the interior without changing the structure including moving furniture around, giving your interior a new paint job, installing new windows or doors is basically redecoration. Even decluttering can be considered as redecorating task considering how it helps to bring a new look to the interior.
Remodeling is the structural changes to an interior. In other words, it requires extensive construction work such as knocking down or adding walls, changing the interior layout of the house, and so on.
Convenience
The differences between redecorating and remodeling in terms of effortlessness are huge. When it comes to convenience, there are three things that need to be taken into consideration – time, amount of work needed, and simplicity. If it is less time-consuming, easy to do, and requires little work, it is more convenient. In that sense, redecoration is more convenient than remodeling considering it only involves cosmetic changes and doesn’t require construction. Remodeling, on the other hand, requires more time, work, and extensive design change and planning. Meaning, less convenient.
Cost
Simply put, redecorating a house may cost substantially less than remodeling a house. The reasons are straightforward. When you are redecorating an existing house you are either rearranging the furniture around, adding certain design elements such as installing amazing false ceilings or incorporating different types of mirrors in the house, or just changing and polishing other components of your house. But when you are remodeling a house, you are changing the entire layout, replacing old things with new ones, adding or removing extra space, and so on. However, the total cost of remodeling depends on how much you want to change or remodel. If you are remodeling a bathroom or a kitchen without replacing anything vs redecorating them with replacing everything, redecoration will cost you more.
Impact
One of the biggest differences between redecorating and remodeling is the way they impact the house. Remodeling a house gives you more opportunities to customize your needs, increase functionality and aesthetics, and add more features to the house. Whereas redecoration primarily impacts the look and feel of the house but occasionally impacts the functionality as well.
When to choose which
First of all, find out what your needs are. If you don’t like the arrangement of your house or the way it looks, resort to redecoration services. But if you want to change the entire layout plan of the house and add or remove extra space and functionality, call for a remodel. Also, you will need remodeling in order to improve ventilation and ensuring more daylight in the house. However, you may not need to remodel if the only thing you want is to add or increase functionality.
Although there are similarities between redecorating and remodeling, they are more different than they are alike. So next time when you are talking to an expert, keep the differences in mind. Being well-informed about the differences is also helpful especially when you are making a choice for your budget and needs.
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