These days, I've been plagued with headaches from doing calculations and haven't been able to sleep well at night. Two years ago, I bought a house and have been constantly thinking about how to arrange it: I want a Mediterranean style, with arches, ironwork, a loft, stairs, a large walk-in closet, a bathtub, a relaxation area, an exercise zone, an internet corner, a painting space, cats, fish, flowers... This wall needs to be demolished, a new one built here, this door changed in direction, and a design added over there... Fortunately, because I'm not in a rush to renovate, I've mostly been sketching on paper and browsing online, changing my mind daily but still feeling a small sense of happiness.
However, now that I'm about to return to China and will soon be without a place to live, renovation is imminent. Suddenly, I've realized how clueless we are about home renovation. I downloaded an [interior decoration materials list] from the internet, but why are there so many strange items? Why are there so many different categories? Even if we just take one item, like tiles, why are there so many types, brands, and such a wide price range? It's hard to determine the quality. The unit prices may seem reasonable at first glance, but when multiplied by the area, they become overwhelming. Some things might seem small, like outlets—I counted more than forty. Then there are all sorts of auxiliary materials, labor costs, transportation fees... OMG, it’s like a bottomless pit!
Now, with steel-wood stairs [http://www.winallchina.com], saving money has become my top priority, but I don’t want to compromise on quality. It’s a constant struggle... In a sudden moment, a word popped into my head—[self-imposed bondage]! Isn’t it true? The house is our cocoon; we’ve spent our savings and taken out loans to buy it, and then we go through great lengths to renovate it. Not only does it cost money, but it also drains brain cells and takes away happy times, leaving us wrapped up in melancholy and irritability.
Over the past year, living in this small rented apartment, using a table made of wooden planks, hasn’t stopped me from being happy. What difference does it make if furniture isn't solid wood, if the floor creaks, if the wallpaper is torn [http://www.163huishou.com], or if the bathroom isn't beautiful, or if the exhaust fan isn't powerful enough? Relationships must last forever, but home renovations don't need to!
The house still needs to be renovated, and money still needs to be saved, but I can't sacrifice my current happy life for it. Starting today, I will design our home with a joyful and happy heart and choose our home decor based on the principle of living within our means. When I feel upset, I will stop immediately! A house is meant for living in, not for worrying about!
Related articles: Things you should absolutely not eat when you're sick - Health and Wellness Tips_wzhyzy0511 [Fengya Decoration] Horizon Peak Joyful Fengya Creating a Warm Nest Gold Analysis on June 6th _Little Dong