[Before/After Photos Released] Two Partial Renovations That Resolved the 'Lack of Something' in a Pre-Renovated Home

Long time no see.

We have finished moving in safely, and our life in our new home has begun!

As I wrote in my previous article, living in a home that I agonized over and purchased with full conviction is, in a word, 'Amazing...!' that's all there is to it.

▼ Click here for the details of that agonizing process ▼

I purchased a 'pre-renovated property,' but there were things I absolutely could not compromise on, like 'I want to change this space to my own preferred style!'

However, my budget was limited...
With that in mind, I put in some effort and decided to add a [partial renovation] to update only two areas: the 'flooring' and the 'living room fixtures (doors).'

So, this time, I will introduce:
✔️ Products used for the partial renovation
✔️ [With actual photos] Before → After

Products used for the partial renovation and Before → After

1. Achieving the ideal color while keeping costs down: LIXIL 'Renova Uwa-ba-Re Floor'

Personally, I prefer bright, light-colored flooring. Based on the furniture I own and the interior image I had in mind, the original floor color was a bit different from what I wanted, and it was one of the major points that made me hesitate about buying this apartment...

However, tearing up the entire floor and replacing it would be costly.

That's when I was introduced to a groundbreaking construction method called 'overlaying,' where thin flooring is laid over the existing floor. This allowed me to significantly reduce costs and get closer to the space I had envisioned!

＼ᐠ Click here for the Before → After! ᐟ／

By renovating the flooring, I was able to successfully purchase the furniture I had wanted even before moving in, and I am now able to live in a comfortable space every day.

2. Even more sense of openness!: LIXIL 'Rafis' glass door

Another point I was particular about was the glass door I installed at the entrance to the living room.

To be honest, this property (built in the 1950s) does not have as high a ceiling as modern apartments. But I really wanted to install a glass door...!

This is because when I first toured this house, the thing that moved me the most was the 'sense of openness' in the view.

The house I lived in before was a bit cramped, and since I spend a lot of time at home, there were times when I felt stifled.
That's why this time, I was looking for a sense of openness and a view without any feeling of confinement.

By adopting a glass door that allows the line of sight to pass through to the back, the comfortable sense of openness has increased even further. (I'm so glad I chose the glass door!)

\ᐠ Click here for the Before→After! ᐟ/

The sense of openness is completely different, isn't it...!
'I can't believe how much the spaciousness of the room changes with just one fixture...!'
Even after a month, I am still currently impressed.

This time, I shared the products I used for the partial renovation and the Before→After.
Thank you so much for reading this far!

Next time, I plan to write about'My honest thoughts after living in a 50-year-old apartment for one month'.