How to renovate the living room

The living room is the heart of the house. Here we relax in the evenings with the whole family: we watch TV, discuss the news, read books. Here we celebrate the holidays by inviting guests and talking with them at the festive table. That is why it should be comfortable, cozy and conducive to relaxation.

Since for the most part the living room in apartments and houses is spacious, this makes it possible to make anything out of it. For example, combine with the kitchen. You get a very spacious living room-kitchen with a separate dining area.

Those who study or work at home can turn it into a kind of office. It is enough just to create a special corner for placing a table and shelves for storing documents.

Those who have a large family can make a living room-bedroom. In this case, it is used both for evening pastime and for night rest. This can be realized, for example, by installing a sofa bed.

That is why it is not easy to make repairs in the guest room. After all, in addition to choosing standard things (design, colors, finishing materials), you need to decide on its purpose.

In addition, there are a number of nuances that many people forget about. And even the builders do not mention them, because this does not apply to their main specialization. But the level of comfort in the living room directly depends on these nuances, and it is not recommended to turn a blind eye to them. And below we will consider the main points that it is desirable to implement nevertheless.

Installation of the air conditioning system

The living room needs air conditioning. It doesn’t even make sense to discuss it. After all, modern climate technology is now available to absolutely everyone. And the range on the market is so huge that it will not be difficult to choose the best model within the existing budget.

Since we always relax in the living room after a working day, the atmosphere in the room should contribute to this. And what if not an air conditioner will best cope with this task? You just need to turn it on — and after half an hour a comfortable microclimate will already reign in the room.

Agree, it is always a pleasure to come home, knowing that in the living room you can finally breathe not dusty, but clean and cool air, you can relax and unwind. Moreover, air conditioning is relevant not only in the summer season, when everyone suffers from the heat, but also in winter. After all, you can choose a model that can work for heating. In this case, it will also help out in the off-season, when it is cold outside and there is no heating in the house yet.

By the way, about the choice. We recommend buying an inverter air conditioner, as it is an order of magnitude better than a conventional counterpart:

• heats the air in the winter season (at temperatures up to -20 degrees);
• differs in silent work;
• quickly heats or cools the air.

And most importantly, such an air conditioner consumes 30% less electricity compared to a conventional one. And this is very important, given the current tariffs for electricity.

As for the type of split system, it is best to take a wall-mounted one. This is the most common option. The indoor unit is mounted on the wall, so it does not take up any space in the room at all.

See for yourself the functionality. We recommend choosing only the options you need, since the final price of climate control equipment directly depends on their number. It makes no sense to overpay for something you don’t need.

And one more important nuance that you should be aware of: the performance of the air conditioner largely depends on how correctly it is installed. If everything is done correctly, there will be no problems. And if it is slanting, then do not be surprised that it will constantly fail and often break.

Therefore, only professionals should be trusted with the installation of the air conditioning system. Ideally, it is advisable to buy an air conditioner and order its installation in one company. So you get a guarantee and a good discount for a complex order. And if there are problems in the operation of equipment, then all the demand will be from one contractor, which is also convenient.

Installation of the ventilation system

Since the air conditioner does not supply clean fresh air from the street, but simply cools or heats it, then this issue must be dealt with separately. To create a comfortable microclimate in the living room, normal air exchange is needed. And natural ventilation in many apartments and even in private houses is frankly bad. The situation is aggravated by the presence of sealed double-glazed windows on the windows, which put absolutely everything.

So it turns out that clean fresh air does not come from the street, and room air is also not removed. Agree, it is hardly possible to relax in the evenings in such conditions. And the air conditioner will not help here, drastic measures are required here.

This problem can be solved by installing a ventilation system. Since the natural cannot cope, it means that it is necessary to organize a forced one. Which one — everyone decides for himself, since there are different options to choose from. Consider briefly the most popular solutions.

Household fans

The main advantage of a domestic fan is its availability. It has an extremely simple design, and therefore costs accordingly. But the fan copes with its task perfectly, so there are no complaints about it.

There are various models on the market that differ in the principle of operation, including:

1. Exhaust. Used as an extractor. That is, they remove polluted air from the living room and normalize the level of humidity. And for the supply of clean air, it is enough to periodically open the windows.
2. Channel. Such models can both remove polluted air and supply fresh air from the street. Plus, they are more powerful than exhaust hoods, and therefore they are used for large living rooms (for example, in private homes).

Any of these fans is extremely easy to install, so you won’t have to pay much for installation. And this is another plus in favor of buying just such a solution.

Household ventilators

The main task of the ventilators is to provide a constant supply of fresh air. If they are present, the windows can not be opened at all. After all, this equipment is available 24/7:

• provides a constant supply of air from the street;
• regulates the level of humidity;
• ensures proper air circulation.

At the same time, heat is always kept in the room, since the cold air flow mixes with the room air and the temperature in the living room remains approximately the same.

Ventilators are wall and window. The latter are the most common, as they are mounted in the window frame and are almost invisible. And yes, they are relatively inexpensive.

Ventilation air heat recovery units

If you want to purchase the most efficient supply and exhaust ventilation, we recommend installing a household heat exchanger. This is the best solution available today.

Externally, the heat exchanger is a compact device that is mounted on the wall. For its installation, diamond drilling of holes with special equipment is performed. Of course, this is best done during renovation work, and not when the renovation in the living room is already completed.

A household heat exchanger is a universal device that can be used at any time of the year. It is able not only to remove and supply air, but also to heat or cool it. And this is a very useful feature. Indeed, in summer, when it is hot outside, the heat exchanger cools the air, and in winter, on the contrary, heats it up. Thanks to this, the living room will always have a comfortable microclimate, regardless of the weather outside the window.

In addition, the heat exchanger is equipped with a special dust filter. Thanks to him, the air is also cleaned of dust and other contaminants and enters the living room clean. So with such a device, the microclimate in the room will always be ideal.

Heating system installation

And the last thing to think about is heating the living room. Conventional radiators are not always enough and additional options can be used to create maximum comfort.

For example, a system of underfloor heating. Agree, it is always convenient when you can turn on floor heating at any time and walk on it barefoot even in the winter season. And regardless of what kind of flooring is used in the living room. The «warm floor» system is not noticeable (as it is completely hidden), reliable, durable. Yes, and it consumes a little electricity — especially when you consider that it turns on for short periods of time.

An electric fireplace would also be very appropriate in the living room. And not only in a private house, but also in an ordinary apartment. Relaxing in the living room with a fireplace is a real pleasure! Moreover, you can sit in the room both alone, watching the play of the flame, and in the circle of a cheerful friendly company.

With a fireplace, the living room is radically transformed, it becomes truly cozy and comfortable. Especially in the cold season.

Who to contact to implement all these solutions?

You can entrust the repair of the living room to absolutely any company in Kyiv. Fortunately, there are many of them in the capital and it will not be difficult to choose a reliable contractor. You can first ask around relatives, acquaintances, friends — perhaps someone has recently done repairs at home. As a rule, builders are often approached on someone’s recommendation, and in such cases, there are usually no problems and force majeure situations.

As for the installation of air conditioning, ventilation and heating systems, here you need to contact the relevant companies. These are tasks that are completely different in their specifics, so you will have to look for several contractors at once. Although not always.

There are firms in Kyiv that provide all these services at the same time. And our company Vencon is one of them. If you want to install an air conditioner, a ventilation system, a fireplace or a «warm floor» — contact us!

We take care of all engineering solutions, you just have to accept the work. You can also choose all the necessary equipment (air conditioning, fans) from us. In this case, it will even be possible to save a decent budget, since we always provide our customers with a good discount for complex orders.