6 Common Repair Mistakes That Will Always Annoy You

Large oversights in renovation must be fixed immediately. Minor issues don't stand out as much, require no special actions, and linger as 'I'll fix it later.' We've compiled a list of the most common mistakes in renovation that you will never forget.

Broken tile pattern

Just one incorrectly laid tile will constantly catch the eye even of an unskilled 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 install it properly.

Design: Julia Schmidt and Alexandra Taranova

Not enough outlets

Inadequate number of outlets can lead to unsightly power strips on the floor or countertop in the kitchen. Besides looking unattractive, such solutions are also unsafe. If you connect several high-power appliances to this power strip, the wiring may overheat and catch fire. At best, it will blow the circuit breaker.

Design: 'Cozy Apartment'

Electrical cables from appliances not hidden

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

Tip from INMYROOM: Those who enjoy quality sound don't need to worry about where to hide speaker and amplifier cables. Wireless technology allows placing speakers anywhere. Sometimes just one small device is enough — a soundbar. For example, the Bose Soundbar 700 can replace an entire home cinema 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 — white or black. If you want more, the Bose Soundbar 700 can be expanded 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 hallway

You can check your appearance in the mirror in the elevator. But if something is wrong, you'll have to go back. When planning a renovation and realizing that there's no space for a mirror in the hallway, install an entry door with a built-in mirror.

No baseboard

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

Design: Natalia Krasnoborodko

Loose wire

Nothing is more irritating than a flickering bulb in a chandelier. You can pull it out completely, but then you'll be annoyed by dim light. It's better to spend a minute fixing the contact in the socket by calling an electrician.

Design: CО:Interior