As is usually the case, we find out about all the jambs of the repair already when everything is finished and a lot of bumps are full. Therefore, we have collected the most common mistakes so that you still learn from others, and not from your mistakes.
If your family consists of three or more people, then you should not combine the bathroom and toilet. This is not functional and will create inconvenience when suddenly everyone is impatient to visit the restroom or take a shower. But, if you have a “backup”, then calmly carry out the planned redevelopment.
It is better to leave the space under the bathroom open (you can make a screen, but in no case should it be closed tightly). You never know what leaks you will encounter later, so it is better to have access to the pipes.
Dark floors and dark tiles in the bathroom are bad decisions. Any dirt, every speck of dust and drops from the washing machine will be visible on it. You will have to clean them several times a day. Do you need it?
To prevent water from accumulating in the bathroom (in the corners), when installing it, do not forget to install curbs on the wall where it meets the tiles, otherwise you will be provided with moisture.
In the bathroom and toilet (wherever a lot of moisture accumulates), it is better to make a stretch ceiling. And if suddenly neighbors flood you, you can be sure that all the water will remain in the linen, and not spill over the apartment.
Consider installing a warm floor and heated towel rail. In winter, you will remember this advice with gratitude.
You shouldn’t lay linoleum in the kitchen. Give preference to floor tiles: they are easier to wipe off dirt and are more durable. The only thing is, do not use a light grout: over time, it will look untidy. Laminate and parquet boards should also be discarded. The first leak and you have to redo the entire floor!
Do not hang top cabinets above the eye line. Believe me, this is inconvenient to use and terribly annoying.
Consider placing fireproof materials near hot surfaces, otherwise there is a risk of ignition of flammable materials.
If your planning provides for a division into a kitchen and a living room (or dining area), then focus on the arrangement of furniture and carefully measure the volumes where the tiles will pass and the laminate will begin.
Please note that all prints, dirt and streaks are visible on stainless steel kitchen appliances. Think about whether you need to spend a lot of time to clean them, or is it better to look for other options right away?
Choosing glass doors for cabinets, give preference to matte, otherwise all contents will be visible. Do not skimp on roll-out mechanisms, do not make a corner dryer, do not put a sink too small, otherwise the dishes will lie like a mountain on the countertop.
You should not be guided by the principle: “I want it the same way as my neighbors.” Why do you need another clone, moreover, not always successful? It is better to use the advice of the designer or be guided by your own preferences.
Think a few times before choosing painted walls (not wallpaper). They leave fingerprints, especially in the area of the switches. Therefore, if you have small children, then painting the walls is not an option at all.
Before doing the electrical wiring around the apartment, draw a plan for the arrangement of furniture. Moreover, the scheme should be final, without making adjustments. In this case, you do not have to move sockets / switches several times or buy a bunch of extension cords.
Doors with a glass insert are, of course, beautiful, but they will interfere with sleep if, for example, you leave the lights on in the next room. This is especially true for the children’s room.
When installing interior doors, make sure the switches are near the handle and not on the hinge side. It is much more convenient.
If you have a loggia or balcony, then do not be lazy and make an outlet and lighting there. Trust it to come in handy.
Do not get carried away by door handles with sharp corners: you can hurt your hand or tear your clothes if you hit them unsuccessfully.
When replacing windows, it is better to choose those that have a micro-ventilation function and safe latches for children and animals.