Sometimes people who have just finished a renovation feel something incomplete. It seems as if some incomprehensible blot is an eyesore.
Often the reason lies in design errors: the 5 most common ones were listed by designer Yulia Tychino, an expert of the online publication BelNovosti.
Poor planning
Your future comfort depends on the layout. Some solutions look really interesting - for example, an apartment with a narrow and long corridor, rooms with non-standard geometry, etc., but in reality they turn out to be unsuitable for normal life.
Fake materials
If you overdo it with imitation of natural materials (brick wallpaper, wood-like linoleum, etc.), the apartment will turn into a cheap decoration. No money for stone and wood? Stick to simple materials without imitation.
An ugly plumbing hatch
Think through the location of all communications in advance so that you don’t have to install an inspection hatch in the most visible place at the last moment.
Poorly thought out electrical wiring
Consider the placement of sockets, switches, lamps and household appliances at the finishing stage, otherwise you will have to put up with wires all over the room, sconces shining in your eyes and dirty switches. If you do everything right, the interior will be stylish, harmonious and comfortable, and the issue of connecting new electrical appliances will not cause any difficulties.
Unsuccessful thresholds
First of all, think about whether you really need thresholds: if the housing you occupied previously did not have them, most likely, the presence of thresholds in the new interior will lead to injuries.
If you decide to abandon full-fledged thresholds, decide on the joints: the transitions between materials should be as invisible as possible. To do this, you will need to calculate the height of the floor coverings to the nearest millimeter, select a suitable underlay and enlist the help of a qualified craftsman.
Expert: Julia Tychino
