Renovating a House: Precautions to Avoid Disappointment

Renovation can shatter lifelong dreams and result in a house far from what was imagined. The dreams that accompany the purchase of an old house or the idea of living in our grandparents' home need to be handled carefully. Entrusting money and hopes to technicians requires a rigid approach because having a specific result in mind is just the start of a renovation that will prove to be tricky and requires patience. During the work, doubts will arise and many questions will need quick answers, so one cannot rely entirely on a dream.

It's best to have answers ready or anticipate questions by providing all the necessary information to the experts.

Heating System

Many things are taken for granted, like having a heating system, but rarely do we think about how. Heating a space means making a technological choice that must consider feasibility and its effect on the final appearance of the house.

 Flooring

Flooring is a fundamental choice in renovation as it determines the atmosphere and style of the house. The options are many: cement tiles, marble, parquet, porcelain stoneware, resin. It's not just a matter of taste but of realization, atmosphere, functionality. At RA-MA, we offer a wide range of selected materials, both new and reclaimed, to create beautiful installations reminiscent of the ancient way of flooring: stone, terracotta, parquet, majolica, terrazzo, marble, travertine. With our suggestions, you'll surely find what you need.

The Kitchen

Even in the kitchen, a loved and hated space, nothing should be taken for granted. In the kitchen, there are many systems to pay attention to: it's not enough to have prepared a water pipeline with drainage and a couple of electrical outlets to assemble parts at will.

The right thing to do is to go to the retailer with the room plan before the plumber and electrician start their work, to come home with a scheme of the systems to be prepared.

Lighting

Proper lighting not only makes a house more beautiful but also increases the pleasant sensations of living in it. This requires advance planning and lengthy considerations on site with the electrician before the wall and ceiling finishes are completed, so as not to regret the choice and want to redo the work.

Sanitary Ware

When thinking about the bathroom, aesthetics often come to mind, especially for those not in the field, leading to overlooking the fundamentals for a good bathroom. For example, in bathrooms, the toilet drain is often set on the floor and a certain distance from the wall to accommodate a cistern-backed toilet. This oversight can affect not just taste but also practicality.

 Finishes

Finishes are among the most interesting parts of a renovation, yet walls are often neglected, convinced that they can be decided at the last minute. It's essential to know that if you want to cover a wall in stone or other materials, there's no need to finish it beforehand. Deciding in advance avoids unnecessary expenses.
When working in a historical context, often walls have been refreshed over the years with different types of paint or even different wallpapers.

To make these walls flat and ready for a new color or finish, specific procedures are required. If you want "special" walls, don't give up before consulting a professional who, by evaluating each wall, will be able to satisfy your desires. At RA-MA, we can handle masonry finishes to give your spaces an antique yet contemporary look!

Furniture

Furniture is the easiest element to manage, but often an heirloom piece is handed down and not easily given up. Antique furniture is not only beautiful and valuable but also large, and you might find yourself forced to place them in hidden positions or in a way that they cover electrical outlets or aesthetically unpleasant points, causing subsequent inconveniences. Planning where to place them means creating an adequate and proportionate project to accommodate them, perhaps planning a light point to illuminate and enhance them.

Trust professionals to furnish and renovate your home: at RA-MA, we offer a wide range of products and services that will surely meet your specific needs!