My husband and I both came from rural areas, and our families were not wealthy. After getting married, we worked hand in hand for five years before finally buying this 80-square-meter house. Every penny of this house was saved by our hard work and frugal life, and although our parents were willing to sponsor it, they were helpless and could not give more help due to financial constraints.
When decorating, my husband and I have a high degree of agreement on the idea, that is, to save money and be practical. After all, I already owe a lot of debt when I buy a house, and I have to bear the pressure of a mortgage every month. That's why we're budgeting our renovations and trying to do the best we can within our limited budget. In the end, the entire renovation process only cost 90,000 yuan, although the effect is relatively simple, but we cherish it.
We are in a well-located neighborhood that belongs to the mid-range community. Compared to the luxurious decoration of other neighbors, my house does look a little shabby. However, I have no complaints about this, because I know that my husband has put all his efforts into buying and renovating the house. To have such a cosy nest is something I feel extremely content and happy about.
On the right hand side of the entrance door, a shoe cabinet is cleverly set up with a unique design. The bottom of the shoe cabinet is used for shoes, the upper part is used for bags, and the top is more thoughtfully equipped with hooks for hanging small items. Although such a shoe cabinet may not be flashy in appearance, its practicality should not be underestimated. There is also a full-length mirror next to the shoe cabinet, so that we can tidy up our appearance before going out, welcome the day in the best condition, and get to work in good spirits.
The design of the living room is extremely simple, and the walls are only putty, showing a pure white wall without a trace of superfluous decoration. The sofa is a special item that we have carefully selected, and although it is not very flashy, it is very comfortable to sit in, which makes people happy.
I don't have money to get a TV background wall, the TV is hung directly on the wall, and the TV cabinet is bought when the store is engaged in activities, which is very cheap.
The walls of the dining room are tiled so that it is easy to clean. The wall tiles are so cheap that you can't imagine that you can buy them for 5 yuan a piece!
The kitchen, which was originally small, became even more cramped after the wall cabinets.
In the master bedroom, I bought my favorite purple gauze sheets. The bed is also very cheap, plus the bedside table together for only 1200!
The design of this second bedroom is equally simple, and it will be a warm little place for our children in the future. At present, it is temporarily inhabited by my parents-in-law, but due to their busy affairs, they rarely come here to stay here a few times a year. They said that when we have a child, they will come to help take care of it and witness the growth of the child together.
In the bathroom, we did not have a shower room, but chose a convenient shower to meet the daily bathing needs.
After five years of longing, we finally have this warm little home in the city. Although the décor is simple, I am already satisfied. People should be self-aware, do what they can according to their own ability, and not be greedy and ambitious. As the old saying goes, contentment is the only way to be happy. In this cozy little nest, I feel a deep sense of happiness and peace.