Save these tips to avoid common renovation pitfalls!

Home renovation is a major life event, something to be excited about because it signifies stepping into a new life. But it's also something to worry about, because inexperience leading to pitfalls can directly lower your living experience and happiness level. Today, we've compiled some renovation tips to avoid these common mistakes-practical advice in every way, so be sure to save them!

Part 1: Living Room 

01. Choose simple lighting fixtures

While some light fixtures look very elegant, they tend to collect dust easily and are difficult to clean. Some are even impossible to wipe clean and need to be disassembled for washing, which is quite troublesome. Moreover, they are very expensive, often costing tens of thousands of yuan. A better option is a flat linear light, which is simple yet sophisticated, and most importantly, easy to clean.

02. Avoid complicated TV background walls.

Avoid overly complex feature walls. They're expensive, and modern people get tired of things quickly; once a feature wall becomes outdated, it becomes increasingly tiresome. Instead, spend that money on practical, large storage cabinets or bookshelves-they're more minimalist and aesthetically pleasing.

03. Avoid open storage.

More and more families are now customizing or choosing open shelving units for their living rooms to make their homes look sophisticated and stylish. Initially, they might display some high-end items, but this doesn't last long; they quickly become covered in dust, making cleaning extremely tedious. Therefore, if you want better living room storage, opt for open shelving.

Part Two: Kitchen 

04. Should you choose an open kitchen?

For families who don't cook often or rarely fry or stir-fry, an open kitchen can create a casual and relaxed feel to the space. However, if you frequently fry or stir-fry in your kitchen, try to avoid an open kitchen, as it may cause cooking fumes to permeate the entire house and make the living room greasy and difficult to clean.

05. Pay attention to the installation sequence of the ceiling and cabinets.

Install the cabinets first, then the ceiling. This ensures a better fit between the cabinets and the ceiling, leaving no gaps and eliminating hard-to-clean corners.

Part 3: Toilets 

06. Dry and wet separation makes cleaning easier.

Using the toilet in a wet bathroom after a shower is really uncomfortable. Therefore, separating the wet and dry areas can improve the enjoyment of showering and using the toilet. Even if your bathroom doesn't have a separate wet and dry area, please be sure to pay attention to the safety of using electric water heaters!

07. Use niches instead of shelves

It's recommended to build storage space in the bathroom during the initial construction phase, such as creating niches or countertops in the walls for convenient storage. Compared to shelving units, this is more aesthetically pleasing, creates a cohesive look, and is easier to organize and clean.

IV. Bedroom Section 

08. Wardrobes should reach the ceiling.

A wardrobe that reaches the ceiling creates a seamless, unified look, maximizes storage space, and eliminates hard-to-clean corners. Some people prefer multi-compartment designs when customizing wardrobes, but after use, they find that lower compartments offer limited storage, and later modifications are difficult. Therefore, multi-compartment designs are not recommended.

09. Choose dark-colored glass for cabinet doors whenever possible.

For wardrobes, you can choose either regular doors or dark-colored transparent doors. Light-colored transparent doors will make clothes inside appear less neat and tidy, affecting the living experience.