Avoid Renovation Pitfalls: A Practical Guide
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Renovation is a crucial step for many families in realizing their dream of a cozy home. However, from design planning and selecting contractors to reviewing quotes and supervising construction, the various uncertainties throughout the process can also fill people with doubts, fearing that a misstep might lead to 'falling into a trap,' causing budget overruns, mismatched expectations, or even project delays and abandonment, turning a beautiful dream into a nightmare in an instant.
Following November's 'Kitchen Upgrade Practical Workshop,' Germany's No.1 best-selling home appliance brand and Renovation Buddy have teamed up again to host the 'Siemens Renovation Avoid-Pitfalls Workshop' in December, aiming to provide you with a comprehensive, practical, and easy-to-implement risk-avoidance guide, so you can do your homework thoroughly before starting your renovation.
Seven Core Contents of Anti-Pitfall Workshop
We have condensed the renovation process into seven areas most prone to "pitfalls," and will guide you through overcoming them one by one:
1. Important Preparations Before Measurement
What do you need to prepare before inviting a renovation company to take measurements? Experts will guide you on how to outline the living habits of family members, storage needs, and future plans, transforming abstract concepts into clear, specific requirements to ensure designers or contractors accurately understand your ideas.
2. Practical Money-Saving Tips
The workshop will share effective ways to save money, such as which projects can adopt more economical solutions, where money absolutely cannot be saved (e.g., water and electrical works), and how to make the most cost-effective choices between different materials and processes, ensuring every penny is spent appropriately.
3. Quotation Traps
A vague quotation is the beginning of all renovation disputes. Experts will teach you how to review a professional quotation, identify common hidden details, and effectively compare quotes from different companies to avoid future arguments.
4. Renovation Supervision and Material Purchasing Tips
Once the project starts, homeowners must not relax. You will learn basic yet crucial supervision techniques, including key points to check during critical processes. Additionally, for materials you need to purchase yourself, experts will provide practical purchasing tips.
5. Design Planning to Avoid Pitfalls
The workshop will highlight common design planning mistakes, such as impractical layout flows, neglecting storage space, improper lighting arrangements, etc., helping you fundamentally create a comfortable home that is both beautiful and functional.
6. Common Misconceptions About Custom Furniture
Custom furniture can perfectly utilize space, but it also involves a lot of knowledge. From material selection and hardware quality to finishing details, experts will break down the most easily overlooked aspects when ordering custom furniture, teaching you how to effectively communicate with designers or furniture companies to ensure the final product meets expectations.
7. Do's & Don'ts for Online Building Material Purchases
Purchasing building materials online can save costs, but the risks are relatively higher. You will learn precautions for online shopping, including how to identify seller credibility, understand potential issues with transportation and installation, etc., allowing you to enjoy the convenience of online shopping with peace of mind.
Attend and Receive: Two Practical Renovation Tools
To help you better digest and apply the knowledge learned, all participants who register and attend the workshop will receive for free:
- Renovation Beginner's Guide (Seven Guidelines)
- Power Socket Calculation Template
Exclusive Shopping Offer: Enjoy Free Building Inspection Service from Decor Guy
Siemens and Decor Guy bring exclusive shopping offers to participants!
- Purchase Siemens home appliances totaling HK$30,000: Enjoy one free professional building inspection service provided by "Decor Guy"! (Limited to 3 slots per month)
- Single receipt purchase of HK$30,000 or more earns extra "Asia Miles" flight miles: HK$4 = 1 mile.
- Single receipt purchase of HK$80,000 or more earns an additional HK$4000 five-star hotel gift card (in-store only).
- Applicable at Siemens home appliance flagship stores and online shops. Offers apply to both regular and discounted items.
Event Details and Registration Methods
Event Name: Siemens Renovation Avoid Pitfalls Workshop
December Class Schedule (Two Sessions):
December 13th (Saturday) 10:30am - 11:30am / 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Limited spots available per session, register promptly
Fee: Free of charge
Location: Siemens Home Appliances Flagship Store (Ground Floor, Henry Group Centre, 8 Pennington Street, Causeway Bay)
Registration Method: Please click the link below or scan the QR code to fill out the registration form.
https://forms.office.com/e/bMT1iKGpC8?origin=lprLink
*Registration will be conducted by lottery. Successful participants will be notified via SMS one week before the workshop begins.
For any inquiries, please call 2565 6151 or email
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