The apartment that kills marriage: 8 major interior mistakes

To keep your home from becoming a battlefield, pay attention to space planning. Think it over so that everyone will find their place, regardless of the number of square meters. And the main family members – husband and wife, with whom the family begins – have always found a way to reconcile.

We figure out what are the main mistakes we make when equipping a house, and how to avoid them.

Mistake 1: lack of privacy

To begin with, let’s figure out how the day is built for family members: work schedule, circle schedule, class time, hobbies and hobbies. Let’s remember who eats breakfast at what time, when you can get together or relax separately. After that, we define the main areas that are important for your family. Remember that everyone should be able to retire. Ideally, everyone has their own room, but if this is unrealistic, provide small partitions in the room, thereby creating a sense of privacy.

Mistake 2: all the best is for children

The house is a cozy and comfortable place for every family member, including children. There is no need to build the space of the apartment just for the needs of the child. Otherwise, adults will not find a place for themselves and will quarrel. Give them their own place in the nursery or living room, where they can play pirates, fairies, throw constructors and fly in their imagination into space. And you can calmly go about your business at this time.

Mistake 3: office in the bedroom

A separate office is the best solution if you or your husband work from home. Calls, meeting with clients, skype, zoom calls – you need an appropriate atmosphere and no noise. The space should set you up for a productive workflow. In small apartments, a balcony or even a kitchen is often allocated for this area. You should not place the study in the bedroom – experts say that this can easily cause insomnia, the bedroom should be associated only with sleep and sex. And how to equip a bedroom, living room and study in a one-room apartment – see HERE.

Mistake 4: things together

As close as you are, you shouldn’t put things together. Divide the dressing room into female and male compartments. If you have separate wardrobes, then let everyone organize it at their own discretion: the number and height of shelves, hangers, drawers. Even if there is only one cabinet, be sure to separate the shelves in it. There is no need for quarrels in the search for clothes in the morning or a showdown in the spirit of “why is your jacket hanging on my ironed blouse.”

Mistake 5: shared bathroom

Fashion is changing all the time: once a separate bathroom was considered the height of luxury, then the bathroom and toilet began to be combined in an attempt to expand the space. But from the point of view of practicality, it is more convenient for a family to be separate. This will avoid situations when you have just poured yourself a bubble bath, and someone urgently needs to use the toilet.

Design your bathroom so that you can tune in for an active day and relax in the evening. If space permits, place a shower stall and bathtub. In a small space, make choices based on the priorities of the whole family. With children, you will definitely need a bath, and an invigorating shower can be done with a suitable shower head.

Mistake 6: the bed is too big

In the bedroom, it is important to maintain harmony and unity of both. This can be achieved with the help of simple but important points.

Make a comfortable approach to the sleeping area, which means that the bed should be proportionate to the room. Don’t sacrifice shared space for a king size bed, which you will bump into or walk around its corners every now and then.

Consider soundproofing the walls so that you can relax and be quietly alone. Lighting should be comfortable and adjustable. Choose a calm and soft light.

The climate is important in the bedroom: sufficient humidity, temperature and ventilation. All these parameters affect the relaxation of the nervous system and its recovery after stressful situations.

Mistake 7: ill-conceived cuisine

Everyone’s eating habits are different, so there can be no single design solution for the kitchen. I will offer you several options that, depending on the area, can be mixed with each other.

The dining area can be positioned by the window if you have great scenery or city views. In the morning, you can discuss upcoming business, exchange a few words before work.

An island kitchen is a great solution for those who want to spend time together more often. One cooks or washes the dishes, and the second prepares dinner, for example, and no one interferes with each other. And even in a small kitchen, everything can be arranged conveniently and functionally – see how to do this HERE.

Mistake 8: a cluttered living room

In the living room, the family meets in the evening or on weekends. Here they usually watch TV, play with children and chat with friends. Therefore, try to equip this area so that there is enough space for everyone and at the same time it is not cluttered. On the contrary, it is better to use design tricks that visually expand the space.

Keeping each other’s boundaries is one of the secrets of a happy family. Create a space in which you can be alone, unite according to interests, or get everyone together whenever you want. This will avoid stress and maintain balance in the relationship.