The five major regrets of home decoration summarized by past people!

Everyone hopes to try their best when decorating a new house, but unfortunately, after the decoration is completed, they find that there will always be such and such problems. It is deeply regrettable. Although it is indeed difficult to completely avoid the subsequent problems of decoration, as the saying goes, it is a lesson from the past and a teacher from the future. Today, the editor will summarize the five major home decoration regrets of netizens, hoping to be helpful to you who are preparing for decoration.

1. Regretful 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 position, 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 winter, after sitting in bed reading at night, one has to risk catching a cold and climb up to the door to turn off the lights, regretting it to death. I also forgot to install dual control switches in the corridors and stairs.

3. Insufficient installation of sockets at the TV background wall

There are fewer sockets installed next to the living room sofa and TV cabinet, and now the wires are all over the ground, which is really annoying.

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

There is no reserved ground plug under the sofa 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 you had installed the ground plug, you wouldn't have been afraid of tripping over the exposed wire. I also forgot to install ground plugs under the dining table, and now I have to pull strings from other places every time I eat hotpot.

5. Forgot to choose a socket with a switch

Some frequently used household appliances at home have forgotten to use sockets with switches, and now after each use, they still have to go and remove the plugs. If you had installed a socket with a switch in the beginning, now you don't need to frequently unplug it, just switch it by hand.

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, it is very troublesome to reinstall and replace them.

7. Forgot to install splash cover for bathroom switch socket

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

2. Home decoration is greedy, small losses, and great regrets

The most taboo thing in house decoration is to seek cheap prices. As the saying goes, what you buy is not as good as what you sell. As long as the prices are beyond imagination, homeowners and friends should be careful. After renovation, many times the thing that homeowners regret is that they shouldn't be so "stingy", and in order to save a little money, it ultimately caused them huge trouble.

1. Chosen the decoration guerrilla team for cheap

When decorating the house, I was recommended by a friend to use an unqualified decoration team. I wanted to get a cheaper price, but after inquiring with my neighbors, my total cost was actually more than 30000 yuan higher than that of a legitimate company for decoration. What's even more frustrating is that after six months of decoration, there are frequent problems: improper wiring connections leading to frequent power outages, unstable floor installation, and "squeaking" noise when walking up, as well as empty and peeling tiles on the bathroom wall... safeguarding rights? repair? The "guerrilla forces" no longer know where to continue their "guerrilla warfare".

2. Took advantage of the low-priced 'decoration package'

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

3. Chosen inferior decoration materials for cheap gain

During the decoration process, a lot of decoration materials are required, and the material cost accounts for the majority of the decoration expenses. In order to reduce decoration costs, many netizens start with materials and often choose * when selecting materials. Shortly after installation, various quality issues occurred with inferior coatings, floor tiles, flooring, etc.

3. Regret for excessive home decoration

Many people find that there are always some mediocre and useless decorations after staying in for a period of time. According to statistics, more than 60% of households have the problem of "over decoration" to varying degrees during decoration, resulting in serious waste.

1. Lighting and strip assembly decoration

Before 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 only used during holidays, except that they are usually not used.

2. Massage bathtub into chicken ribs

Before decoration, it is important to install a massage bathtub in the bathroom so that you can 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, making it easy to collect dirt and difficult to clean.

3. TV background wall "noisy and dominant"

The expensive TV background wall has a stunning effect and complex design. But after watching TV for a long time, the complex background wall can easily make people dizzy and produce a sense of fatigue. Moreover, after having a TV, who still keeps looking at the background wall.

4. Too many mirrors are very chaotic

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

5. Suspended ceiling reduces space height

The floor height of the house was originally not high, but it was still made with complex suspended ceilings, making the floor height even lower. After checking in, I feel that the vertical space has decreased significantly, making me feel very oppressive.

4. The decoration leaves a regret of difficult cleaning in the later stage

When decorating, many people are aesthetically pleasing, without considering the cleaning and maintenance issues after moving in. Once checked in, many people find that light colored tiles are prone to getting dirty and difficult to clean.

1. Difficult to clean floor and wall materials

The floor and walls are made of light colored ceramic tiles, which may not be of good quality. After checking in, I found that white tiles are easy to get dirty and show signs of dirt. Hair and footprints are obvious, and cleaning is not easy.

2. Difficulty in cleaning glass basins

The glass basin is fashionable and atmospheric, but after installation, it makes people regretful. In daily use, glass water basins are prone to leaving marks and are very difficult to clean.

3. Chandeliers are beautiful and difficult to clean

The complex shaped chandelier is very beautiful, but over time, not only does it accumulate a lot of dust and small insect bodies, but the brightness also greatly decreases. To clean the chandelier, you need to first pull the brake and remove the blades fixed with screws one by one. During this period, you must always be careful not to break the blades, which is very difficult to clean.

4. Open furniture is prone to dust accumulation

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

5. Open kitchen regret

The 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. During the cooking process, a large amount of oil fumes are generated, and if these fumes are not emitted in a timely manner, they can quickly spread to restaurants or living rooms adjacent to the kitchen, affecting family members who are active in the restaurants and living rooms.

2. Cleaning issues

Another problem brought about by the spread of oil fumes is that it makes furniture near the kitchen easy to get oil stains, increasing the burden of cleaning these areas.

Decoration is a major event that requires comprehensive consideration of various needs such as 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 entrust the task of decoration to professionals!