Renovation is a journey that is both exciting and full of apprehension, both the anticipation of a new life and the fear of what could go wrong along the way.
I'm sure everyone who has gone through a renovation will have one or two things that they regret. A friend of mine even wrote down her regrets, and she cried while writing them.
I was intrigued, so I quickly took the record and looked at it.
After all, in the process of decoration, in addition to those more obvious "minefields", there are also some less conspicuous small traps, these small traps can be known in advance, so that friends who are about to decorate can avoid unnecessary trouble.
Friends, when you decorate the kitchen, do you first customize the cabinets and then locate the water and electricity?
If so, you may regret it.
Because this may lead to inaccurate reservation of water and electricity locations, which will affect the later use effect.
In order to avoid such problems, the correct order should be to complete the water and electricity positioning first, and then customize the cabinet according to the reserved location.
The benefit of this is that you can be sure that the design and customization of the cabinets are perfectly matched to the location of the water and electricity, thus guaranteeing the end use effect.
If you've already done the renovation in the wrong order, don't blame yourself too much.
You just need to do some tinkering work and adjust the water and electricity positions to the right place.
After all, there will always be some hiccups in the process of renovating, and the key is to maintain a peaceful mind.
When it comes to choosing kitchen countertop materials, slate countertops, which are popular in the market, are preferred by many because of their beauty and durability.
However, if you're also thinking about choosing a slate countertop, there are two areas to be aware of.
First of all, the slate countertop does have a high appearance, which can make the kitchen look more exquisite and beautiful; Secondly, it is resistant to high temperatures and scratches, and requires little maintenance work at a later stage.
However, while slate countertops excel in these areas, they have a big drawback in terms of experience: the material is fragile and prone to chipping, and once it breaks, it is very difficult to repair. Therefore, you need to think twice when choosing countertop materials.
If you're passionate about the look of slate countertops but are concerned about their fragility, engineered stone countertops may be a good choice.
This material is very good in terms of both visual and user experience, and its abrasion and scratch resistance can also meet your needs for both aesthetics and practicality.
Regarding the choice of bathroom sink, should the integrated basin design be adopted?
We can analyze this problem in two ways.
First of all, the advantage of an integrated basin is that it has an elegant appearance and can make the bathroom look more sophisticated; Secondly, because the sink and basin are integrated, space is saved and storage space is increased.
However, we can't ignore the disadvantage of the integrated basin, which is that it is quite cumbersome to clean.
Since the sink and basin are one, it takes more time and effort to clean, and it is easy to accumulate dirt and keep it clean.
Therefore, if you prefer neatness and want to be easy to clean, then it is not advisable to choose an integrated basin.
A better option is to opt for split sinks and basins, which are not only easy to clean, but also provide a good user experience.
So, according to your actual needs and preferences, decide the style of the washing area, which can meet both practicality and aesthetics, and create a bathroom that is both beautiful and easy to maintain.
For smaller homes, moving the sink out is a big trade-off, but it can also mean some compromises in the layout of the restroom;
At this point, we need to consider whether there will be a problem of hygienic dead ends.
First, we should thoroughly evaluate the layout of the restroom to determine whether moving the sink out will affect the rest of the restroom.
If it is determined that moving out the handwashing stations is feasible and does not interfere with other facility layouts, then we can consider making such an adjustment.
However, we should also be aware of some of the problems that can come with moving out handwashing stations, such as hygienic dead spots and difficulties in cleaning and maintenance.
Therefore, we need to weigh the pros and cons carefully to make the most informed decision.
In the decoration of a new home, many people like to choose a sunken entryway design, which can visually distinguish the entryway from other interior spaces and create a unique sense of layering.
There are many advantages to this design, such as effectively preventing outdoor rain or snow melt from entering the room, and it also has a good effect on the cold.
However, this design may not be suitable for small homes with geothermal heating systems, as sunken areas may affect the effectiveness of geothermal heating and lead to undesirable indoor temperatures.
Therefore, it is not advisable to use a sunken design in the entrance until the decision is made to install a geothermal heating system.
Because such a design, although it looks distinctive, does not actually have much practical value, but can lead to unnecessary expenses.
In today's pursuit of home personalization, background wall, as a decorative element that can significantly enhance the style and personality of the home, is more and more favored by people.
However, when choosing a backdrop, we must be wary of overly complex designs, as they are not only obsolete, but can also make the entire home look cluttered and lacking in overall aesthetics.
Therefore, when choosing a background wall, we should try to keep it simple and clear, and avoid overly complicated design, so as to reduce the confusion and trouble that may be brought in the future.
A simple background wall can not only better highlight the taste and personality of the family, but also is not prone to outdated problems, which can make our home environment look more comfortable and harmonious.
Therefore, when choosing a background wall, it is important to take care to avoid overly complicated designs to ensure that our home life is both beautiful and comfortable.
When it comes to choosing tiles for floor covering, there are many different styles to choose from, including diffusion tiles. Soft light bricks have caught our attention because of their unique appearance.
Unlike traditional tiles, the surface of the soft tile is not treated with a bright light, giving it a more natural and warm feeling.
In addition, soft bricks also have many other advantages, such as good anti-slip performance, more resistant to dirt, and less likely to accumulate dust.
However, before choosing a soft brick, we also need to pay attention to some of its drawbacks, the most obvious of which is that it is more difficult to clean.
Because the surface is not glossed, the soft tiles are more susceptible to dirt, which is more difficult to remove than on traditional tiles, so we need to invest more time and effort to keep them clean and tidy.
Therefore, when choosing soft light brick as the ground pavement material, we need to carefully consider its advantages and disadvantages, and make a wise choice according to our actual situation to ensure that our living environment is both beautiful and comfortable. epilogue
With these 10 lessons learned from my friends' experiences, I hope to be able to help my friends who are preparing to renovate. These experiences can help you avoid the problems you may encounter in the renovation process in advance, avoid making the same mistakes, and make your home decoration more perfect.