When decorating a new house, I always want to use the best materials and the coolest design, but the result is often a mess. Today, I will talk to you about the "failures" that I found half a year after the renovation of my home, hoping to help you avoid these pits.
1. Ultraviolet sterilization function of electric drying rack
When I bought an electric drying rack, I took a fancy to the ultraviolet sterilization function, and I thought that it was always good to have an extra layer of protection. As a result, as soon as the freshness wears off, this function becomes an ornament. First of all, this thing costs a lot of electricity, and the monthly electricity bill is distressing. Secondly, turning on the ultraviolet lamp at night, the light on the balcony makes people feel a little eerie, and the sterilization effect cannot be verified, which is simply spending money to buy sin.
Second, the instability of the hanging rail sliding door
The hanging rail sliding door, looking tall, is actually not worry-free at all. The door of my house shook at the slightest touch, and it felt like it was going to fall down at any moment. Later, I heard that the problem of this kind of door is quite common, and the design flaws lead to poor stability. If I were given another chance, I would definitely choose the kind of minimalist convex floor rail door, at least it is stable and safe to use.
Third, the troubles of miscellaneous water heaters When decorating, because I was reluctant to throw away the miscellaneous water heater that came with the house, I used it directly. As a result, after half a year, the problems of this water heater emerged one after another: slow heating, space occupation, and high energy consumption. Every time I take a shower, I have to wait for half a day, which is really infuriating. Now that I think about it, I should have decisively changed to a better brand in the first place, even if it is more expensive.
Fourth, the vibration problem of the washing machine The washing machine vibrates, and I am also deeply aware of this problem. Either it's a problem with the motor, or it's not installed properly. It didn't take long for my washing machine to start shaking, and sometimes it even shifted. Later, I learned that many washing machines did not remove the fixing bolts at the back when they left the factory, resulting in vibration. So when buying a washing machine and installing it, you must pay more attention to these details.
5. Limitations of projectorsThe projector sounds lofty, but in fact it is really inconvenient to use. During the day, when the light is strong, the picture is not clear at all, and the curtains have to be closed. And it is also troublesome to maintain, the bulb has a limited lifespan, and it is not cheap to replace it once. In contrast, LCD TVs are much more practical, with clear pictures and easy to use.
The dishwasher sounds like a good thing, but it's not the same thing when it actually works. Especially when the family population is small, the dishwasher becomes an ornament. My family of two people usually doesn't have many dishes and chopsticks, and using the dishwasher is more water-intensive and electricity-intensive. If you have a lot of people in your family, a dishwasher may be a good option, but in my case, it's more economical to wash dishes by hand.
The technology cloth sofa sounds very high-end, but it is actually a lot of problems. Imitation leather is easy to age and peel, and suede is not resistant to dirt. The technology cloth sofa I bought at home didn't take long for all kinds of problems to appear, which was really a headache. Now that I think about it, it is better to buy fabric or leather directly, at least durable.
8. The fragility of the slate dining table The slate dining table sounds tall, but it's actually a large tile. It didn't take long for my dining table to crack, and I had to be very careful when moving it, which was really troublesome. In contrast, a solid wood dining table is much more worry-free, durable and beautiful.
9. The entanglement of the carpetCarpets, good looking is good-looking, but dirty is really dirty. Especially if you have children or pets at home, the carpet is a disaster. It's dirty and hard to clean, and it's reluctant to throw it away, so you can only let it continue to accumulate dust and dust. This kind of entanglement and helplessness is really a headache.
To sum up, you must think twice before decorating, and don't be confused by the so-called "high-end" and "smart". Practicality and durability are king. Have you ever stepped on a similar pit when decorating your home? Welcome to leave a message to share your experience, let's avoid these decoration traps together!