What IQ taxes have you paid for decoration? Conscience reminder: These 28 detail mistakes must not be made
Don't always listen to your friends saying: The house is mine, and I will live in it after it's decorated, so why should I listen to others
' advice on decoration? Indeed, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and you should decorate your house to your own taste, but in terms of specific layout division and construction technology, it is really necessary to listen to the advice of professionals.
Otherwise, after you move into the house after decoration, you will really go crazy because of various omissions. For example, the following 28 bitter lessons have caused countless happy families to collapse.
1. Don’t choose dark colors for the floor
I thought dark colors were more resistant to dirt, but in fact, it's the opposite. Light colors are more resistant to dirt. If you have already chosen a dark color, then congratulations, you will be busy sweeping dust every day from now on.
2. The door lock should be silent
This has a great impact on your life. You can sleep soundly every night, but when your husband goes to the bathroom and closes the door with a bang, you are scared to death. This happens every night.
3. Children's bed
When using wooden children's beds, you must pay attention to the formaldehyde problem, as children's bodies are more sensitive. Currently, the pine children's beds on the market are basically made of glue and sprayed with paint, which is not ideal for environmental protection.
4. Wardrobe cabinet selection
When customizing wardrobes or cabinets, don't try to save money by buying particleboard, plywood, etc. The formaldehyde content is particularly high and it will not evaporate completely in N years, which is very bad for health. If conditions permit, you can choose better solid wood, solid wood composite, oak, etc.
5. Aquarium
I believed the shopping guide's advice that double sinks are good, but the result was terrible. Every time I washed the pot, I couldn't put it in. The large single sink is really useful.
6. Don’t buy light-colored sofas
It is not recommended to buy leather sofas. Not only are they expensive, but they are also easily scratched, especially light-colored leather sofas. They are difficult to clean when they are dirty, but they are an eyesore if they are not cleaned.
7. Ceiling
For apartments with low ceilings, there is really no need for three layers of suspended ceilings inside and outside. Moreover, when laying tiles or floors, the ceiling height will be lowered, making it look even more depressing.
8. Socket
When laying out the sockets in your home, it is better to have more rather than less, and the positions must be reasonable. Otherwise, if you find that they are not enough later, you will have to put socket strips everywhere, which is not beautiful and safe. In addition, if the sockets are not in the right position, it will be embarrassing to waste money and not be able to use them later.
9. Shoe cabinet design
The shoe cabinet must be large and deep enough, and it is recommended to have movable shelves, otherwise you will find that the space is not enough later, and the shoes will pile up at the door, and there will be no place for high-top shoes. It is best to leave a certain amount of space under the shoe cabinet to prevent daily commuting shoes from being used.
10. Choose double doors for your wardrobe
It is not recommended to choose sliding doors for wardrobes. Sliding doors cannot be closed tightly, and dust easily accumulates in the tracks, making them difficult to clean. If there is enough space, it is better to choose double doors.
11. Venetian blinds
Do not use blinds in the bathroom for ventilation. Dust accumulates easily on the blinds, which are difficult to clean and can get stuck over time, making them very impractical.
12. Don’t install heating lights in the bathroom
Children like to chase bright things out of curiosity. Lamp heating may harm children's eyes, so it is recommended to use air heating.
13. Don’t buy a large coffee table for the living room
The coffee table does have some storage space, but you really can’t put many things in it. It also takes up space, which reduces a lot of activity space.
14. Make sure to separate wet and dry areas
No matter how small the bathroom is, it must be separated into dry and wet areas. If it is too small, a water barrier and a shower curtain will do, otherwise water will splash everywhere and the bathroom cabinet will easily become moldy.
15. Do not use white cement when installing the toilet
If you use white cement to install the toilet, if there are any problems later and repairs are needed, you can only pry the bricks open. If you use glue, you only need to cut it off with a knife.
16. Latex paint selection
Choose one that is scrub-resistant, especially if you have children at home. It is easy for them to paint all over the walls, and latex paint is more environmentally friendly.
17. The balcony can be converted into a laundry area
Don’t leave the balcony empty, you can make a hanging cabinet, especially if you put the washing machine on the balcony, you can store laundry detergent, clothes hangers, etc., which is very convenient.
18. Hardware accessories
No matter where the hardware is in your home, you must choose good quality ones. For example, angle valves with poor quality will easily rust and break, and poor quality hinges will easily damage door panels, as well as the shelf hardware in the bathroom. Poor quality ones have a short service life and will be more expensive to replace later.
19. Glass glue
Glass glue is used in many places in the home, such as around basins. When choosing, you must choose good ones. Poor glass glue will easily turn black and moldy, and some glass glue will even emit a foul odor.
20. Make beautiful seams for tiles
Do not use white cement when beautifying the grout of tiles, as it will turn black in a few days and look very ugly.
21. Bathroom floor drain
The bathroom floor drain should be installed in the lowest area so that the drainage is smooth, otherwise you will have to sweep the water manually after taking a shower.
22. Ceiling lamps are the most practical
It is better to choose simple lamps, such as crystal lamps, feather lamps, downlights, etc. They are indeed gorgeous, but they will increase the burden of cleaning later.
23. Curtains
When installing curtains, they must be high. Many homeowners install them too low, and the upper part is transparent, especially in summer, making it harder than climbing a mountain to sleep in.
24. Bedroom curtains
The fabric you choose for bedroom curtains must have light-blocking properties. Don't just pursue good looks and personality. Work and life are so tiring, and being able to sleep in during rest time is more important than anything else.
25. Cabinet
The wardrobe in your home must reach the ceiling. The empty space above is easy to accumulate dust and will also reduce storage space.
26. Don’t make the basin too shallow
The size of the bathroom basin is not very important, but it must be deep, otherwise water will splash everywhere, making it inconvenient to use.
27. Windows at home
If you choose aluminum alloy as the material, you must apply glass glue and be sure to check it several times. Otherwise, when it rains, water will seep in through the window and the wallpaper in your home will easily become moldy.
28. Air conditioning socket layout
You must plan the location of the air conditioner carefully before installation, otherwise it will look really ugly with the air conditioner wires exposed outside. Moreover, air conditioner pipes are now charged separately, and one extra meter will cost an extra hundred yuan.