6 Common Repair Mistakes That Will Always Annoy You

Large repair oversights must be fixed immediately. Minor issues don't stand out as much, require little effort and remain until "we'll fix it later." We've compiled a list of the most common repair flaws that you'll never forget.

Broken Tile Pattern

Just one incorrectly laid tile will constantly catch the eye of even 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 properly.

Design: Julia Schmidt and Alexandra Taranova

Not Enough 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 connect many high-power devices to such a power strip, the wiring can overheat and catch fire. At best, it will blow the circuit breaker.

Design: "Cozy Apartment"

Technique Wires Not Hidden

Outlet placement should be planned in advance to avoid having to think later about where to hide wires from a computer, kitchen appliances, and TV. These can be masked with special boxes, but they will still be visible.

Tip from INMYROOM: For those who appreciate quality sound, there's no need to worry about where to hide speaker and amplifier cables. Wireless technology allows placing speakers anywhere. Sometimes just one small device — a soundbar — is enough. For example, the wireless Bose Soundbar 700 replaces an entire home cinema audio system.

It's stylish, lightweight, and wireless — the soundbar can be easily placed in front of the TV or on a shelf above it. You can also choose the color of the case — 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 communicate with you using 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 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.

Missing Baseboards

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

Design: Natalia Krasnoborodko

Loose Wire

Nothing is more irritating than a flickering light bulb in a chandelier. You could simply unscrew it, but then you'll be annoyed by dim lighting. It's better to spend a minute fixing the contacts in the socket by calling an electrician.

Design: CО:Interior