2 Bedroom Condo Renovation Philippines: Planning Guide & Costs
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2 Bedroom Condo Renovation Philippines: Planning Guide & Costs
What to prioritize, what to budget, and the electrical upgrade most renovators regret skipping.
Renovating a 2 bedroom condo in the Philippines is a significant investment. Whether you're updating a resale unit in Makati, personalizing a turnover in BGC, or converting a bedroom into a home office, the decisions you make during renovation will affect your daily life for years.
Most renovation guides focus on flooring, paint, and kitchen cabinets. This guide covers those too, but we're going to spend extra time on something most people overlook until it's too late: electrical infrastructure.
Because nothing ruins a beautiful renovation faster than extension cords running across your new floors.
Renovation Priorities for 2 Bedroom Condos
A typical 2BR condo in Metro Manila ranges from 45 to 70 square meters. Space is limited, so every renovation decision needs to maximize both function and aesthetics.
⚠️ The Order Matters: Electrical and plumbing work should happen early in the renovation, before walls are finished. Adding outlets or moving pipes after painting and flooring is expensive and messy. Plan your electrical needs upfront.
Room-by-Room: What a 2BR Condo Actually Needs
🛋️ Living/Dining Area
- TV + sound system + streaming devices
- Router and modem
- Floor/table lamps
- Phone/tablet charging
- Air purifier
- Dining area for laptop use
🍳 Kitchen
- Refrigerator (dedicated)
- Rice cooker
- Microwave/oven
- Air fryer
- Electric kettle
- Blender/food processor
- Coffee machine
🛏️ Master Bedroom
- Bedside lamps (both sides)
- Phone chargers (both sides)
- TV or monitor
- Air purifier/humidifier
- Hair dryer/styling tools
- Work-from-bed laptop charging
💼 Second Bedroom / Home Office
- Computer/laptop
- Monitor(s)
- Router/network equipment
- Desk lamp
- Phone charger
- Printer
- Speakers/peripherals
Total for a 2BR condo: 28-42 outlets. How many does a typical developer turnover provide? Usually 8-12, positioned wherever was convenient for construction, not for your actual life.
2 Bedroom Condo Renovation Budget Breakdown
Renovation costs in Metro Manila vary widely based on scope, materials, and contractor rates. Here's a realistic breakdown for a 50-60 sqm unit:
| Category | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooring (vinyl/laminate to engineered wood) | ₱80,000 | ₱150,000 | ₱300,000+ |
| Kitchen cabinets + countertop | ₱120,000 | ₱250,000 | ₱500,000+ |
| Bathroom renovation (per bathroom) | ₱50,000 | ₱100,000 | ₱200,000+ |
| Built-in closets/storage | ₱60,000 | ₱120,000 | ₱250,000+ |
| Painting (labor + materials) | ₱30,000 | ₱50,000 | ₱80,000+ |
| Lighting fixtures | ₱20,000 | ₱50,000 | ₱150,000+ |
| Electrical upgrades | ₱15,000 | ₱40,000 | ₱80,000+ |
| Contractor labor | ₱100,000 | ₱200,000 | ₱400,000+ |
| Total Estimate | ₱475,000 | ₱960,000 | ₱1,960,000+ |
💡 Budget Tip: Notice that electrical upgrades are one of the smaller line items, yet they affect every room, every day. A ₱20,000-40,000 investment in proper power infrastructure prevents years of fighting with extension cords and power strips.
The Electrical Mistake Most Renovators Make
Here's what typically happens during a condo renovation:
- Owner focuses on the exciting stuff: flooring, cabinets, paint colors
- Contractor asks "where do you want outlets?" Owner points vaguely at walls
- A few outlets get added near the TV and kitchen counter
- Renovation finishes, furniture goes in
- Owner realizes the outlets are all in the wrong places
- Extension cords come out. Power strips multiply.
- Beautiful renovation now has cables running everywhere
This happens because most people plan outlets around where outlets "should" go, not around where devices actually end up.
😫 Top 5 Electrical Regrets After Renovation
The Smart Renovation Solution: Power Tracks
Traditional outlet planning fails because it assumes you know exactly where every device will be, forever. You don't. Life changes. Furniture moves. New devices appear.
✅ What If Outlets Could Move With You?
Power tracks solve the fundamental problem: they let you add, remove, or reposition outlets anywhere along the track, anytime, without an electrician.
⚡ Why Interior Designers Specify Power Tracks for Renovations
- Future-proof: Add outlets as you add devices, not during renovation
- Flexible furniture: Rearrange rooms without worrying about outlet positions
- Clean aesthetic: No extension cords running across new flooring
- Easy installation: Surface mounts after renovation, no wall work needed
- High capacity: 32-amp tracks handle more than enough for any room
- Relocatable: Take them to your next home if you move
Real Condo Renovations with Power Tracks
Two Roxas Triangle, Makati: Premium condo renovation where power tracks were installed throughout the unit, eliminating the need for extension cords in every room.
Kitchen renovation in Metro Manila: Backsplash power track provides outlets exactly where appliances sit on the counter, with room to add more as the kitchen evolves.
What Power Tracks Cost in a Renovation Budget
For a typical 2BR condo, most owners install power tracks in 2-4 key areas:
| Location | Track + Sockets | Installation |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen backsplash (1.5m + 6 sockets) | ₱18,585 | ₱1,500++ |
| Home office wall (1m + 6 sockets) | ₱15,590 | ₱1,000++ |
| Entertainment center (1.5m + 5 sockets) | ₱16,985 | ₱1,500++ |
| Master bedroom headboard (1m + 4 sockets) | ₱12,390 | ₱1,000++ |
| Complete 2BR Solution | ₱68,550++ (4 rooms) | |
✅ Perspective: ₱68,550 for power infrastructure across your entire unit is less than 10% of a mid-range renovation budget, but it affects how you use every room, every day, for as long as you live there.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I install power tracks during renovation?
Power tracks can be installed anytime since they surface mount. However, the cleanest installations happen after painting but before furniture moves in. If you're doing a full renovation, tell your contractor about power tracks early so they can plan the electrical feed points.
Do I need condo admin approval for power tracks?
Power tracks surface mount with screws, similar to installing shelves or cabinets. Most condos don't require approval for this type of work. The electrical connection uses your existing circuits. Check your specific condo's rules, but this is typically much easier than adding new wall outlets.
Can power tracks be installed after renovation is complete?
Yes, that's actually common. Many homeowners discover the outlet problem after living in their renovated space for a few months. Power tracks can be added anytime without redoing any of your renovation work.
Should I add wall outlets or use power tracks?
Adding wall outlets requires an electrician, wall cutting, and patching/repainting. Each outlet is fixed in one position. Power tracks give you unlimited, moveable outlets for similar or lower total cost, especially when you need outlets in multiple positions along a wall.
What if I sell the condo later?
Power tracks add value by showing buyers a move-in ready unit with proper power infrastructure. You can also remove the tracks and take them to your next home if you prefer. The mounting holes are small and easily patched.
How do I find a contractor who knows how to install power tracks?
We provide professional installation throughout Metro Manila, Laguna, Alabang, and Pampanga. Our team can coordinate with your renovation contractor to ensure clean installation that matches your overall design.
Planning Your Renovation?
Book an ocular and we'll assess your condo and recommend power track placement for each room before your renovation starts.