Renovation is a big challenge for every family. Looking forward to turning an empty shell into a warm home, everyone has poured countless hearts and minds into it, not to mention the seemingly endless expenses of that pen. My friend Xiao Zhang has experienced such a toss, I thought that the decoration cost of 300,000 yuan could make the home look new, but who knows that it is a series of regrets. The entrance of Xiao Zhang's house was originally intended to be simple and practical, but who knew that the cabinet that did not reach the top, although the space was left, it became a dead corner of dust.
Every time he cleaned, he had to climb hard to clean up the hard-to-reach dust. The problem of the shoe cabinet is also not small, the original shoe cabinet designed as a shutter, although breathable but not practical enough. The 20 cm vacated at the bottom has become a bright spot, which is much more convenient for placing shoes. In the living room, where family gatherings are frequent, Xiao Zhang chose dark flooring, thinking that it would be more resistant to dirt. Later, I found out that the dark floor was bright, and the dust had nowhere to hide, and the living room looked dark and oppressive.
As for those who used to feel tall, a circle of light strips and spotlights has become a worry after decoration. Xiao Zhang told me that their crystal lamps cost tens of thousands, but they usually turn on very few times, and they don't seem to be of any use except for money. The socket layout of the TV background wall is also a big mistake. Xiao Zhang said with a smile that when he was first designed, he only thought about aesthetics, but who knew that now there are many equipment, and the socket seems to be stretched, and he often has to rotate around the power strip and wires, which is quite embarrassing. There are also many problems in the bedroom.
There is no double switch at the head of the bed, and getting out of bed and turning off the light on a cold winter night makes Xiao Zhang feel painful. The socket switch is far away from the bedside, and the several trips back and forth before going to bed every night make him deeply realize the unreasonable design. The choice of curtains is also very particular, the shading of a single layer is far less than that of a double layer, and if you want to sleep lazily on the weekend, you will be disturbed by the noise and light outside. If there is a multi-purpose hanger at the head of the bed, the pajamas and dressing gowns can be hung neatly instead of being stacked haphazardly. Entering the kitchen, Xiao Zhang sighed again.
I originally thought that white floor tiles would make the kitchen look brighter, but who would have thought that once the oil stains are stained, they will be clearly visible, and they will turn yellow after a long time. The choice of range hood is also a headache, although the European-style range hood with a beautiful appearance is good-looking, the smoking effect is far less than that of the Chinese style. The design of the cabinet handle, which is hidden, sounds high-end, but it is actually extremely troublesome to clean. The choice of door for the bathroom is also a lesson. Wooden doors are easy to mold and rot in a humid environment, and their service life is greatly reduced, Xiao Zhang said that he misses the aluminum alloy doors in his previous home even more.
As for the tiles in the bathroom, the size of 30*30 sounds standard, but in fact, there are many gaps, which makes it more difficult to clean, and not only that, but the price of the worker is also higher. Finally, Xiao Zhang talked about glass glue, which seems to be an inconspicuous detail, but it is very knowledgeable. He told me not to use the glass glue provided by the decorator, the quality is uneven, and it is easy to become moldy and black. He suggested that it is best to buy waterproof sewing agent or real porcelain glue by yourself, which is a little more expensive, but the quality can be reassuring.
Xiao Zhang's list of regrets for decoration made me deeply touched, home is our warmest haven, but decoration is not a simple matter of throwing money. Details determine success or failure, which is a truth that every novice decorating needs to deeply understand. I hope Xiao Zhang's story can give you some inspiration when you are about to embark on the road of decoration, and don't let the decoration become a regrettable memory.