Decoration, for most people, is not only full of longing for the future living space, but also accompanied by psychological pressure. We are looking forward to the new look of our home, but at the same time we are worried about what may go wrong. Recently, I completed a renovation trip, but the regret made me realize the importance of "learning from failure". Today, I would like to share these lessons learned, hoping to inform your renovation plan and avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.

Regret 1: Blind pursuit of popular design

In the early days of the renovation, I was attracted by the various popular styles and blindly followed the trend and chose some popular design elements. However, when the renovation was completed, I realized that these so-called "trends" did not match my actual living habits and aesthetics. Therefore, I recommend that you be clear about your needs and preferences before renovating, and avoid blindly following the trend.

Regret 2: Ignoring the importance of storage space

In the pursuit of beauty and comfort, I overlooked the importance of storage space. As a result, items in the home cannot be stored properly. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you fully consider your storage needs when planning and designing to ensure a clean and orderly home environment.

Regret 3: When purchasing materials, only pay attention to the price

In order to save money, I only focus on the price and ignore the quality when purchasing decoration materials. As a result, the selection of inferior materials not only affects the decoration effect, but also brings potential safety hazards. Therefore, it is recommended that you must pay attention to the quality of the material when selecting materials, and not just take the price as the standard.

Regret 4: The hydropower transformation is not thoughtful

In the stage of hydropower transformation, due to the failure to fully consider the future use needs, some sockets and switch positions are unreasonable, resulting in very inconvenient use now. Therefore, it is recommended that when carrying out hydropower transformation, we should fully predict the future demand and ensure the reasonable and scientific layout.

Regret 5: Lack of reasonable planning of space

When planning the space, I didn't take into account the function and size ratio of the rooms, resulting in some of the spaces being crowded or too empty. Therefore, it is recommended to consider the actual functional needs and space ratio of each room when planning, so as to achieve reasonable space utilization.

Regret 6: Ignoring the problem of ventilation and lighting

When decorating, too much emphasis is placed on the beauty and comfort of the interior, but the importance of ventilation and lighting is ignored. Nowadays, the home often feels hot and dark, which affects the life experience. Therefore, emphasizing ventilation and sufficient natural light is an important part of the renovation that should not be overlooked.

Regret 7: The construction team is not properly selected

When selecting the construction team, there was no in-depth understanding of their construction experience and reputation, and many problems arose during the construction process, resulting in project delays and quality problems. Therefore, it is very necessary to choose an experienced and reputable construction team to ensure the smooth progress of the decoration project.

Regret 8: Not enough budget has been reserved

The pre-renovation budget was not set sufficiently, and the possible additional costs were not foreseen, resulting in a financial crunch along the way. It is recommended that you should set aside enough budget at the beginning of the renovation to deal with possible unexpected expenses and ensure the smooth progress of the decoration process.

Overall, renovation is a complex and meticulous process that requires us to consider various factors from multiple perspectives to avoid future regrets. I hope these lessons I have learned will be helpful to you and make you avoid detours on the road to renovation.