6 Common Repair Mistakes That Will Always Annoy You

Major repair oversights 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 repair flaws that you will never forget.

Broken Tile Pattern

Just one incorrectly laid tile will constantly catch the eye even of an inexperienced perfectionist. It's harder if there is no spare tile left. In any case, you'll have to buy new tiles and carefully remove the "defective" one to install it correctly.

Design: Julia Shmidt and Alexandra Taranova
Not Enough Power Outlets

Insufficient number of power outlets can lead to an unsightly power strip on the floor in the room or on the countertop in the kitchen. Besides looking unattractive, this solution is also unsafe. If you connect many high-power appliances to such a power strip, the wiring may overheat and catch fire. In the best case, it will blow the fuses.

Design: "Cozy Apartment"
Electrical Cables Not Hidden

It's important to plan the placement of power outlets in advance so that you don't have to think later where to hide cables from the computer, kitchen appliances, and TV. Later on, you can mask them with special conduits, but they will still be visible.

Tip from INMYROOM: For those who appreciate quality sound, it's not necessary to puzzle over where to hide cables from speakers and amplifiers. Wireless technologies allow placing speakers anywhere. Sometimes just one small device is enough — a soundbar. For example, the Bose Soundbar 700 wireless can replace an entire home cinema audio system.

It's stylish, lightweight, and wireless — the soundbar can be easily placed in front of a TV or on a shelf above it. You can choose the case color — 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 be able to talk to you with the 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 if everything looks fine with your appearance in a mirror in the elevator. But if something is wrong, you'll have to go back. When planning the renovation, if there's no space for a mirror in the entryway, install an entrance door with a built-in mirror.

Not Enough Baseboards

Baseboards can unexpectedly run out where a cabinet is planned to be installed. Then the shortage isn't so critical. But if they're missing in the middle of an empty wall, the uneven joint between the wallpaper and floor will constantly draw your attention.

Design: Natalia Krasnoborodko
Loose Wire

Nothing irritates more than a flickering bulb in a chandelier. You can remove it entirely, but then the dim light will be annoying. It's better to spend one minute to call an electrician and check the contacts in the socket.

Design: CО:Interior