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This post was last edited by hamiltontai on 2016-2-3 at 10:55. The following methods for renovating old houses are provided for your reference: 1. Painting: Apply a finish to the walls, level them using putty, sand them until they are smooth and even, and then paint them, usually with latex paint. A gypsum molding (or wooden molding) is used as a decorative strip at the junction of the upper part of the wall with the ceiling, while a baseboard is used to finish off the junction with the floor. This is the simplest and most common way to renovate walls in old houses. This approach is simple and efficient; it makes the room appear spacious and bright, but it lacks variety. It can be decorated by hanging picture frames, photos, wall hangings, etc., along with the use of spotlights for lighting. There are also some new types of coatings available, such as silk-imitating coatings and multi-colored coatings, which provide more options for wall treatment. 2. Wallpaper application: After the wall surface is leveled, wallpaper is applied. There are a vast variety of wallpaper options – hundreds or even thousands of them – with a wide range of colors and patterns, so you can always find one that you like. It’s also very simple to clean wallpaper; modern types of wallpaper can be wiped directly with a damp cloth. When wallpaper wears out, the top layer can be removed; no further treatment is needed – just apply new wallpaper directly. Wallpaper is the main method of wall decoration in Europe and America. 3. Creating murals: After the wall surface is made smooth, the entire wall, from floor to ceiling, is painted with a large landscape scene – either of blue skies and white clouds, or of dense forests and clear springs – thereby giving people a sense of closeness to nature. 4. Wall skirt: A strip of material is used to create a border around the walls, starting from the floor level and extending about 1 meter high. This helps to protect the walls from damage caused by furniture or external forces, makes cleaning easier, and also serves to visually divide the walls, thus serving a decorative purpose. This type of decoration is common in Europe and America, and it is mainly suitable for large rooms. 5. New ways to renovate walls If this issue isn’t resolved, then it can’t really be considered a renovation! It’s fun to paint the walls by yourself, but if the walls are in poor condition, it’s not advisable to handle the task on your own. It’s better to hire professional painters who can fix any damages and then apply new paint. Alternatively, you can buy paint to carry out the repairs yourself. If it’s difficult to find a professional painter, you can opt for Dulux Home Easy Paint; it takes only two or three days and costs around one or two thousand yuan. You don’t have to worry about moving the furniture, protecting the floor surfaces, the actual painting process, or cleaning up after the work is done. Tip: Since it’s a renovation, don’t forget to give the house a brand new color scheme! After renovating the walls, the home seems to have taken on a fresh look, but that’s not enough. The old furniture in an old house doesn’t match well with the freshly painted walls and the new colors, right? No problem – just use fabrics in the same color palette to complement them. Get a new sofa cover for the sofa, add bright cushions, and lay a new tablecloth on the table… Also, change the curtains; those who have changed their curtains should be able to understand just how much an impact curtains can have on the atmosphere of a house. So be sure to remember to change the curtains. Finally, don’t forget to replace the bedding on your bedroom’s queen bed with a brand new set as well! 6. Decorate with green plants The final step is the one that completes the whole look. The old house seems to have a new look; a few plants will complete the picture! Roses are romantic, lilies are fresh, daisies are delicate, and calla lilies exude elegance… Even dried flowers remain beautiful forever! Don’t forget to add some green plants as well – their presence helps to make the air in your home fresher.