6 Common Repair Mistakes That Will Always Be Irritating

Major oversights in renovation have to be fixed immediately. Minor issues don’t stand out as much, require no special actions and remain until "we’ll fix it later." We've compiled a list of the most common mistakes in home renovation that you'll never forget.

Broken Tile Pattern

Just one incorrectly laid tile will constantly catch the eye even of a novice perfectionist. It's harder if no spare tiles are left. In any case, you'll have to buy new tiles and carefully remove the "defective" one to put it in place correctly.

Design: Julia Shmidt and Alexandra Taranova

Insufficient Number of Power Outlets

Inadequate number of outlets can result in an unsightly power strip on the floor or countertop in the kitchen. Besides looking unattractive, this solution is also unsafe. If you plug many high-power appliances into such a strip, the wiring may overheat and catch fire. At best, it will blow the fuse.

Design: "Cozy Apartment"

Unhidden Cables of Appliances

It's crucial to plan the placement of outlets in advance so that you don't have to think later where to hide cables from a computer, kitchen appliances, and TV. These can be masked with special boxes, but they will still be visible.

Tip from INMYROOM: Those who value good sound don't have to struggle with where to hide speaker and amplifier cables. Wireless technologies allow placing speakers anywhere. Often, just one small device — a soundbar is enough. For example, the Bose Soundbar 700 can replace an entire home theater audio system.

It’s stylish, lightweight and wireless — the soundbar can easily be placed in front of a TV or above it on a shelf. You can choose the color of the housing — white or black. If you want more, the Bose Soundbar 700 can be enhanced with wireless subwoofer and satellite speakers. In the future, the soundbar will communicate with you using built-in Google Assistant — the virtual assistant will hear you even when the soundbar is playing loudly.

No Mirror in the Entryway

You can check your appearance in a mirror in the elevator. But if something is wrong, you’ll have to return. When planning renovations and realizing that there’s no space for a mirror in the entryway, install an entrance door with a built-in mirror.

Design: "Cozy Apartment"

Missing Baseboard

Flooring baseboards can unexpectedly end where a cabinet is planned to be placed. Then, the lack of baseboard isn't critical. But if it runs out in the middle of an empty wall, the uneven joint between wallpaper and floor will constantly attract your attention.

Design: Natalia Krasnoborodkova

Loose Cable

Nothing is more irritating than a flickering bulb in a chandelier. You can remove it entirely, but then you’ll be irritated by dim light. It’s better to spend just one minute calling an electrician to check contacts in the socket.

Design: CО:Interior