The typical construction sequence
- Demolition & structural work: removing non-load-bearing walls, building partitions, sealing old openings.
- Electrical & plumbing rework: rerouting water supply/drainage and power/low-voltage lines, marking outlet and switch positions.
- Waterproofing: flood tests in bathrooms, kitchens and balconies to rule out leaks.
- Masonry stage: floor leveling, tiling, finishing door and window openings.
- Carpentry & ceilings: cabinet base structures, gypsum board ceilings, door and window casings.
- Paint & wall finishes: skim coating, painting or wallpapering.
- Final installation: light fixtures, switch plates, hardware, sanitary ware.
Details that are easy to overlook
Many homeowners focus only on wall color and flooring, overlooking details that matter for long-term living, like whether there are enough outlets, whether strong and weak current wiring is properly separated, or whether the bathroom uses same-floor drainage. Once these are sealed inside walls or floors, repair costs rise sharply.
Tip: Finalize your soft furnishing and smart home plans during the hard decoration stage — curtain box dimensions, light fixture positions, network cable routes — so you don't discover missing provisions once soft furnishing begins.
Hard decoration and structural safety
Always confirm whether a wall is load-bearing before demolition, especially in older masonry buildings where actual wall positions often differ from the drawings. Changes to beams, columns or shear walls should be reviewed by a structural engineer to avoid safety risks.