Five major home decoration regrets summarized by experienced people!

Everyone hopes to do their best when starting to decorate their new house, but unfortunately, after the decoration is completed, they will find that there will always be various problems, which is deeply regrettable. Although it is indeed difficult to completely avoid the follow-up problems of decoration, as the saying goes, lessons from the past and lessons from the future. Today, the editor will summarize the five major home decoration regrets of netizens, hoping to be helpful to those who are preparing for decoration.

1. Regret Record of Home Switch and Socket

After reading many netizens’ roast about decoration, I found that the most common decoration regret is the improper installation of switches and sockets. Although switches and sockets are not large, their planning and installation have a great impact on the quality of life.

1. The switch socket is blocked by furniture

Some switches and sockets at home were left in the wrong positions, mainly because the furniture layout was different from what was initially thought, resulting in some being blocked, some not being used, and some not being enough.

2. Forgot to install a dual control switch in the bedroom

There is no dual control switch left at the bedside of the bedroom. In the winter, after reading in bed at night, I have to risk catching a cold and climb up to the door to turn off the lights. I regret it to death. I also forgot to install dual control switches in the corridors and stairs.

3. The socket installation at the TV background wall is missing

There are fewer sockets installed next to the living room sofa and TV cabinet, and now there are power cords all over the floor, which is annoying.

4. There are no reserved sockets under the sofa, coffee table, and dining table

There is no reserved ground plug under the sofa and coffee table, and now there is no place to plug in electric fans, Kung Fu tea sets, laptops, chargers, floor lamps, winter heaters, and summer mosquito lamps. If the ground plug had been installed in the first place, there would have been no fear of tripping over the exposed wires. I also forgot to install a ground plug under the dining table, and now every time I eat hotpot, I have to bring it over from somewhere else.

5. I forgot to choose a socket with a switch

I forgot to use sockets with switches for some frequently used household appliances at home, and now I have to remove the plugs after each use. If the socket with a switch was installed in the past, now there is no need to frequently unplug the wire, just manually switch it.

6. There is no socket installed near the toilet

I used to use a regular toilet, but later I wanted to switch to a smart toilet. However, due to the lack of reserved sockets in the past, reinstalling and replacing them is very troublesome.

7. Bathroom switch socket forgot to install splash proof cover

At the beginning, the sockets in the bathroom did not take into account the special characteristics of the humid environment, and the switches and sockets were the same as other spaces, without splash covers. After checking in, I found that the switch socket was easily splashed with water, so I had to replace it with a switch socket with a splash proof cover.

2. Home decoration greed, small losses, big regrets

The most important thing in house decoration is to avoid seeking cheap prices. As the saying goes, what you buy is not selling well. As long as the price is beyond imagination, homeowners should be careful. After renovation, many times the thing that homeowners regret is that they shouldn’t be so stingy. In order to save a little money, it ultimately caused them a lot of trouble.

1. I chose the decoration guerrilla team for the sake of cheapness

When renovating the house, I was introduced by a friend and used an unqualified renovation team. I wanted to get a cheaper price, but when I inquired with my neighbors, they found that the total cost of renovating my own house was more than 30000 yuan higher than that of a regular company. What’s even more frustrating is that after six months of decoration, problems frequently occur: improper wire connections lead to frequent power outages, the floor installation is not firm enough and makes a “squeaking” sound when walking on it, the bathroom wall tiles are hollow and falling off… how can we protect our rights? repair? The guerrilla forces no longer know where to continue their guerrilla warfare.

2. Being offered a low-priced ‘decoration package’

Due to lack of experience, I chose a low-priced package from a decoration company in order to save time and money. Unexpectedly, after the start of construction, the home decoration company claimed that utilities, furniture, and other items were not included in the package and required additional payment. *After calculation, the actual cost is twice as much as the package.

3. I chose inferior decoration materials for the sake of cheapness

A lot of decoration materials are needed during the decoration process, and material costs account for the majority of decoration expenses. In order to reduce decoration costs, many netizens start with materials, often choosing * when selecting materials. Shortly after installation, various quality issues arose with inferior coatings, floor tiles, flooring, and other materials.

3. Regret of excessive home decoration

Many people, after renovating and moving in for a period of time, will find that there are always some decorations that are mediocre but not useful. According to statistics, more than 60% of households have varying degrees of “over decoration” problems during renovation, resulting in serious waste.

1. Spotlights and light strips are used as decorations

Before the decoration, in order to create a dazzling effect, many lights were used to highlight the layering of the room, and many spotlights and light strips were installed in the home. After checking in, it was found that these spotlights are usually only turned on when guests come or used during holidays, and are usually not used.

2. The massage bathtub is like chicken ribs

Before the renovation, I thought about installing a massage bathtub in the bathroom so that I could enjoy it after work. After checking in, I found that the bathtub was rarely used and occupied more than half of the already small bathroom space. It was also easy to accumulate dirt and difficult to clean.

3. TV background wall “overshadows the main focus”

The TV background wall, which was made at a high price, has a stunning effect and a complex design. But after watching TV for a long time, the complex background wall can easily make people dizzy and feel tired. Besides, with television, who still keeps looking at the background wall.

4. Too many mirrors make it chaotic

Small apartments use large or multiple mirrors, which can be used to broaden the visual effect of the interior and make the space appear larger. But too many mirrors can easily cause refraction, making people feel uncomfortable and bringing visual confusion and contrast. And there is too much glass, which is also very unsafe at home.

5. Ceiling lowers the height of the space

The height of the house was not high in the first place, but complex suspended ceilings were still made to lower the floor height. After checking in, I feel that the vertical space has decreased significantly, which makes me feel very depressed.

4. Regret of difficult cleaning in the later stage of decoration

When decorating, many people prioritize aesthetics without considering cleaning and maintenance issues after moving in. Once checked in, many people find that light colored tiles are easy to get dirty and difficult to clean.

1. The floor and wall materials are difficult to clean

The floor and walls are made of light colored ceramic tiles, which may not have good quality themselves. After checking in, I found that white tiles are easy to get dirty and easily appear dirty, with obvious hair and footprints, making it difficult to clean.

2. Glass basin cleaning is difficult

The glass basin is stylish and atmospheric, but after installation, it makes people feel regretful. In daily use, it is easy to leave marks on glass water basins, which is very difficult to clean.

3. The chandelier looks good and difficult to clean

The intricately designed chandelier looks very beautiful, but over time, not only does it accumulate a lot of dust and small insect corpses, but its brightness also greatly decreases. To clean the chandelier, you need to first pull the switch and remove the fan blades that are fixed with screws one by one. During this process, you also need to be careful not to break the blades, which makes cleaning very difficult.

4. Open furniture is prone to dust accumulation

There is a lot of dust in the city, and after opening the window every morning, a layer of dust may accumulate at home at night. Some netizens choose furniture such as walk-in wardrobes and open bookshelves, which double the daily cleaning volume.

5. Open Kitchen Regrets

An open kitchen has strong aesthetics and a very user-friendly design. However, practice has proven that open kitchens have become a nightmare for many people after use.

1. Oil fume diffusion problem

The cooking habits of Chinese people are very different from those of some western countries. A large amount of oil smoke will be produced during cooking. If the oil smoke cannot be discharged in time, it will quickly spread to the dining room or living room adjacent to the kitchen, affecting family members who are active in the dining room and living room.

2. Cleaning issues

Another problem caused by the spread of oil fumes is that it makes furniture near the kitchen prone to oil stains, adding to the burden of cleaning these areas.

Decoration is a big deal that requires comprehensive consideration of various aspects such as daily life, functionality, visual appeal, humanization, and personalization. As non professionals, many homeowners find it difficult to fully consider all the details, so it’s better to leave decoration to professionals!