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  House renovations are much easier to achieve today. Thanks to courageous people who dare to work on their dream houses. But for safety, let us not ignore the presence of architects in the Philippines . They are the pros, remember? Today, we will look at some small house renovation ideas that you can talk about with your house builder. You will be surprised at the cost of house renovations .  Renovation of Jerica Tracy’s room Originally appeared on: wheninmanila.com   Believe it or not, this room’s renovation cost her only PHP 5,000. Yes, that’s five thousand pesos only.  The before and after photos of the room renovation gathered more than 18,000 reactions on social media. The cost was cut down as much as possible because of the pandemic. But look at that! Sure it does look like more than PHP 5000 in value. What can we learn from here about renovations? A room renovation can be achieved without spending too much,  Check-out the original post: Family Renovates...

The pandemic has brought most of us – and our work – to our homes. Our houses became an extension of our offices and schools. With this,  home design here in the Philippines  has also taken a different light. The increased time we spent scooped in the four corners of our homes elicits an urge to redecorate not only for aesthetic reasons but more so for accommodating the additional purpose the house has taken.  

  New year, new home improvement plans, and ideas. As many of us were kept hunkered down inside our home during this pandemic, we have plenty of time to stew over what we want to change about our place – where more space is needed, what upgrades are we considering and how we can do it on a tight budget.  Get your phones ready to call your house renovation contractor because here are the two budget-friendly renovations you can work on this 2022.   1 Home Office A dedicated space for work in your home helps you set aside distractions and remains focused on work. There are a lot of home office ideas that will inspire you to design a work-friendly space. Jean Brownhill, founder of Sweeten said:     “There will be an increase in home offices—homeowners are trading kitchen counters for more professional dedicated spaces. The Zoom fatigue is real, but so is the realization that the backdrop for those visual calls needs to step up. Allocating space for a home offi...

  Homedesign in the Philippines has improved greatly over the years. Globalization and technology compounded by new Filipino architects’ innovative ideas have been enhancing home design in the Philippines . The country has come a long way from the traditional bahay kubo but its defining characteristics were not lost during the process; most houses may no longer be built with bamboo, nipa grass, and other indigenous materials, but the strong sense of family is still ever-present. Let’s take a look at the most popular house styles in the country: BUNGALOW Perhaps one of the most common home designs in the Philippines , a bungalow house style’s simplicity makes it charming and popular. This low-roof house style can be seen mostly in subdivisions. The distinctive front porch is where Filipino families enjoy receiving and entertaining guests with their well-known hospitality. TOWNHOUSE More popular with starting families and young adults, a townhouse home design in the Philippin...

Congratulations! You may be planning to build a house in the Philippines, so you stumbled upon this article. Whether you are starting a family, converting from renting apartments, or upgrading your old house, building a house is a major feat. Allow me to share thoughts regarding Philippine house design and cost that may help you on your house building journey: House construction costs increase as your timetable extends Time is indeed equivalent to pesos if you may. House construction involves a big investment, and this is not restricted to finances. The longer the time spent on the construction, the higher labor costs become. The cost of the lost opportunity of not inhabiting the house yet is also in play. Instead of being able to use the house already, time and money are still tied to construction work. It is possible to have a set budget You can ask your contractor to present you with options possible for your budget. Philippine house design and cost can be managed wisely by a ...

There are many types of houses in the Philippines, and the question to ask is which one of them is the best? Listed below are the most common types of houses in the Philippines to guide us in determining our answer. Bungalow This is a small cottage-type house with broad and protected porches, sloped roofs, and open floor plans. It can be in a two-storey style, though it commonly comes as a single-story structure. It is easy to maintain because of its low roofs, but the high number of windows can pose a security issue. Its open floor plan promotes effective space utilization though noise and room separation can be a challenge. Condominium A condo unit is a home inside a mid-rise or high-rise residential building or a real estate development. If you are living in a heavily populated area or in a business district, opting for a condominium is easier on the pocket. Facilities such as swimming pools, gyms, playgrounds found in the building are shared among the condominium residents.   H...