Collective-farm apartment renovation: what gives out bad taste

So, repairing rooms - living room, bedroom, nursery - what mistakes to avoid?

Don't leave old wiring. If it was made under Tsar Peas, do not spare money for a new one. In order not to open the repaired walls later in search of a section with a short circuit

It is important to note that in old apartments, where there has been no renovation since Soviet times, the wiring can go in a completely unpredictable way, even diagonally. That is, when hanging a shelf, you can happen to get a puncher right into the wires

Only new wiring will help to avoid problems - made according to all the rules, by professionals, and marked on the drawings, according to which you yourself will then navigate. Important! First for sure think over a plan for arranging furnitureso that later it suddenly does not turn out that there is not a single socket near the bed, not one at the desktop, and as many as five behind the closet.

Shield and individual machines. When making electrical wiring, install the machine for each room (plus it is recommended separately for the boiler and washing machine). Firstly, you will know for sure - because of which room the “plugs” were “knocked out” from overvoltage, and secondly, you will not have to de-energize the entire apartment if you need any electrical work.

Warm floor. All the “victims” of the repair begin to regret the absence of warm floors with the advent of autumn. Even in the southern regions. Warm floors will not eat up a lot of money and effort from you, but then the whole family will thank you from morning to evening, calmly spanking barefoot even on the tiles in the bathroom. Install underfloor heating wherever you walk barefoot. Naturally, with a timer.

If children are growing up in the family, install the switches at the right height so that the children can handle this function themselves.

If you don’t have “wall cupboards” (Soviet pantries) and your own veranda and shed, and even no loggia where you can take everything superfluous, then think over a place in the apartment for things that require storage - suitcases and vacuum cleaners, sleds and strollers, New Year’s Christmas trees with toys, etc.Somewhere all this needs to be stored. Where? Make a pantry in advance!

Soundproofing. If you have a non-Stalinist house - with thick walls - start with soundproofing. Otherwise, you will regret it later, listening from two sides (or even from three) every evening to concerts of neighboring teenage musicians, young children and adults with depression. Use special materials (fortunately, they have no shortcomings today) that have similar characteristics. If you have children and dogs living with you, and your domestic women like to click their heels around the apartment, then think about your neighbors downstairs too - make soundproofing before installing the floors.

Flooring. Carpet is warm and comfortable to the feet. But there is a lot of dust from it, it is impossible to wash it, it quickly gets dirty, it can cause allergies. If you do not have a special washing vacuum cleaner with steam treatment and a lot of free time, choose other coatings. Cork floor – pleasant, eco-friendly, natural, not afraid of moisture. Fat minus - traces of furniture remain on the cork and, in general, the cork is absolutely not practical for rooms where life is in full swing. What kind of flooring to choose for children's room?

Forgetting to make an additional switch near the bed, you doom yourself - every evening to get out of a warm bed to turn off the light. By the way, do not forget to set the switch at the door to the correct place. So that when you enter the room, you can immediately feel it with your hand.

Large beautiful chandeliers - it's great! But it is much more convenient (in practice) when you have several light sources in your room - a bright chandelier, spotlights, several sconces and a floor lamp, table lamps.

Do not hang heavy cabinets or shelves on the bed.Of course, the master can fix the shelves “tightly”, and you will only put “light” items on it. But, as a rule, sooner or later something falls on the head. And it's good if it's a teddy bear, and not a stack of books or the shelf itself.

Repair sequence

It is worth paying attention to the following:

1. The combined bathroom is suitable for a small apartment in which no more than two people live. Otherwise, it will be inconvenient for residents to use the bathroom and toilet.
2. The installation of double-glazed windows is planned before the start of cosmetic repairs, so that the design of the entire room does not suffer after installation.
3. You should not mount plastic window sills, it is better to choose wooden products or artificial stone.
4. Slopes are plastered, puttied and painted.
5. Before sticking the wallpaper, it is necessary to align the walls so that it is convenient to combine the pattern on them.
6. It is undesirable to mount plastic corners.
7. You should not rush into a European-quality repair immediately after settling into a newly commissioned new building, until the building completely shrinks.

Abundance of technology with a weak interior

If the room has a huge TV, sound system, home theater and a lot of electronic trash, and at the same time there is a tattered sofa, then this is a clear reason to think.

Undoubtedly, the design of the premises is a personal matter, but if the author of the "project" cares about the interior, then it is highly desirable to divide the budget in equal proportions, leaving funds directly for the quality of the decor and interior elements.

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Make technically complex repairs without a design project

You can handle a simple cosmetic repair on your own, but a technically complex implementation must be accompanied by a design project - with space planning solutions, visualization, construction drawings, working documentation, statements. This reinsurance is needed in order to save your investment.

No planning solution

The planning solution includes drawings that reflect the correct layout of the walls and the overall ergonomics of the space, you may have errors in areas, sizes, installation and dismantling of partitions, furniture arrangement, space zoning, etc.

Bathroom and toilet

Bathroom renovation is a time-consuming process, complicated by the small area of ​​​​the room and the need to provide space for plumbing

In this case, you need to take into account the main shortcomings of this important room: Lack of a technical hatch Free space under the bath will help to hide detergents and facilitate the process of repairing pipes

Lack of a technical hatch Free space under the bath will help to hide detergents and facilitate the process of repairing pipes.

It is very convenient: to store detergents, rags and household chemicals under the bathroom

• Plasterboard ceiling Good ventilation is important for this material, and high humidity will soon lead to deformation.
• Lack of heated towel railIt contributes to the rapid drying of fabrics, warms up the room and prevents mold.
• Combining a bathroom and a toilet Combining zones increases the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room, but this solution is not suitable for a large family.

This solution has both advantages and disadvantages.

Smooth floor tiles In wet conditions, there is a risk of slipping on such tiles.

Children's

A responsible parent should seriously approach the process of repairing a nursery, because the result will affect the mood and health of the child. The most common mistakes are:

• Buying unsafe furniture
• There should be no fragile decor and furniture with sharp corners in the nursery.
• Incorrect colors Bright shades can provoke increased excitability and lead to a loss of concentration.
• Lack of free spaceChildren are mobile, so it is worth moving the overall furniture to the walls and providing a play area.

The nursery needs spacious closets to store all the toys there.

Inconsistency with the tastes of the childChildren are much more pleasant to spend time in the room, the design of which they had a hand in themselves.

In a very short time, such a room can be painted by children.

Use of Expensive Materials Parents often splurge on decor and furnishing, while the children themselves need a practical environment.

Laminated in all rooms

The first point that will suffer from such a decision is the entrance hall. Here, your household constantly tramples in street shoes, on which there is sand and dirt. The laminate will wear off very quickly and lose its appearance. It is very tempting to buy laminate in one large batch at a discount and lay it in all rooms, not really thinking about joints, thresholds and other nuances. Cheap and cheerful, you say.But keep in mind that in a year you will have to think about a new repair.

The second place where the coating will suffer is the kitchen. The area near the stove, sink and work surfaces also wears out quickly, plus it suffers from common kitchen dirt. A trampled, grease-stained laminate will be conspicuous and ruin the entire interior.

And finally, if you have thought of laying laminate in the bathroom and toilet, you can immediately prepare for the worst. Even if it is super waterproof, in conditions of high humidity it will swell and deform catastrophically quickly. And if, God forbid, there is a water leak, write wasted.

Kitchen

Mistakes in the layout of the kitchen space will sooner or later provoke inconvenience in everyday life. Among these failed decisions are:

• Lack of space for household appliances When planning, you need to provide space on the countertops so as not to harm the practicality of the room.
• Incorrect selection of the height of the working surface Sometimes the standard height of the units causes problems with their operation.
• Ignoring the rule of the work triangle Design should provide for quick access to the stove, refrigerator and sink.

These three points must be located at a distance of at least 2 meters from each other

• Use of natural materialsFor the sake of functionality, it is worth abandoning natural materials, such as marble, the pores of which will quickly become clogged with dirt and grease.
• Poor lighting The light from a chandelier may not be enough at night, so installing additional lighting is a wise decision.

A prerequisite for a comfortable stay in this room

Left the pipes in the bathroom and in the kitchen open

Well, this is completely bad manners! This simply in principle can not look aesthetically pleasing! The only exception is the loft interior, and even there everything is good in moderation. If you are so worried that you will not be able to get to the desired node in the event of a leak, make removable boxes. And don't listen to those who burn that hot water stand additionally heat the bathroom. Maybe he will add a degree and a half, but his unpresentable appearance will bring all your repair efforts to naught. And in order not to worry about the integrity of the water supply and sewerage system, purchase branded plumbing from well-known manufacturers.

Hallway

In the hallways, high-quality repairs cannot be neglected, because it is here that the first impression of the apartment is formed. Most people don't even think about the following mistakes:

Lack of shoe storage systems Exposed shoes spoil the view, take up a lot of space and increase the risk of accidentally tripping over shoes.

On the one hand, such furniture is comfortable, but dust gets inside, and it is not always possible to keep the shoe shelves in perfect order and cleanliness.

Dimensional wardrobesIn small spaces it is impossible to have massive furniture that harms the functionality of the room.

The option on the left is much more functional and practical

• Using rough tiles Dirt accumulates faster in the uneven floor surface, complicating the cleaning process.
• Dark tones In small rooms, excessive use of dark shades is unacceptable, otherwise the cozy hallway will turn into a cave.
• Poor lighting A room without natural light sources often needs additional lighting.

It's obvious that repair errors no one can avoid.However, every owner must be aware that an apartment is a place to live, therefore, in the planning process, it is still worth giving preference to practicality, rather than external gloss.

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Electrician

It is recommended to completely replace the old wiring, hide all the wires in the walls. It is desirable to provide a wide cable channel for all future connections.

Before distributing electricity around the house, it is necessary to draw up a layout of furniture in advance so that the sockets are not behind the cabinets, and the meter does not interfere with the installation of the hallway. This will allow you to abandon a large number of extension cords and surge protectors.

Masters Tips:

1. Sockets are not recommended to be placed close to the floor so that they do not interfere with the cleaning process and are not visible to children.
2. Experts advise installing sockets in the bathroom - they are necessary for a hair dryer and a razor.
3. Switching on appliances that consume a lot of energy at the same time (kettle, iron, washing machine) can cause power outages. To avoid such a situation, electricians are advised to immediately install an automatic shutdown on the devices.
4. All junction boxes should be covered with wallpaper, sinking only 2 mm into the wall. If you need access to them, it will be easy to do this by carefully cutting out a small piece and then sticking it on.

The standard height of the switches is 0.9 m (for the convenience of adults and children). Usually they are placed on the side of the door handle.

Placement of sockets and switches in the apartment

Advice! In the children's room it is necessary to mount dimmers (rheostats) for smooth switching on of light and dimming lamps. This will save the child's nervous system.

In the bedroom, for comfort, you need 2 switches for the lamp: at the entrance and near the bed. This will prevent you from making unnecessary movements. Similarly, it is worth doing in a long corridor.

Walk-through switches in the bedroom

Living room

The living room is the "heart" of the apartment. Here they relax, meet guests, spend time with their families, so mistakes during renovation can turn into a violation of style and comfort in the main room. The most common such violations include:

• Ill-conceived location of sockets If you do not think in advance about their number and place, then soon the view of the room will be spoiled by extension cords.
• Incorrect laying of laminate flooring Neglecting the services of a specialist can lead to the fact that soon the floors will begin to creak, swell and rise like a “house”.
• Weak fasteners for hinged elements A variety of types of fasteners are offered in hardware stores - the choice should depend on the weight of the attached part.

Here, the location and connection of equipment is thought out in advance.

Poor Color Choices The ideal shade in store examples may actually be too bright, dark, or faded.

An excess of colors can "put pressure" on the psyche and negatively affect a person.

Incorrect order of actions If it is possible to think over the location of furniture, it is worthwhile to create an electric circuit.

Save money on ceilings

The ceiling is such a surface that must certainly be perfectly flat. Lighting devices are installed here, and any unevenness immediately casts a treacherous shadow. So, if there are seams, irregularities or other defects, order suspended or stretch ceilings.The latter option is even preferable, because you will kill two birds with one stone at once: you will achieve a perfectly flat surface and additionally protect your apartment from leaks from above. Modern polymer materials that are used for stretch ceilings can retain moisture for a while. You will have time to undertake a rescue operation until the furniture is damaged. In addition, stretch ceilings are relatively inexpensive, but they serve for a very long time, and you will not constantly worry about the fact that something needs to be puttied or tinted there.

Come up with technically unrealizable solutions

There are times when your desire to create something in the interior may be impossible or technically difficult to do.

Examples of difficult decisions

• Make beautiful coffered ceilings out of wood or stone. This solution is impossible to implement, since the plasterboard stretch ceiling, which will serve as a mount, will not withstand the weight of the material itself - heavy panels - and they will simply fall.
• Install drywall walls and hang shelves, racks, cabinets on them. As a result, you will be faced with the fact that you will not be able to hang anything, since the walls are made of hollow material that will not withstand the load.
• Put beautiful and expensive porcelain tile slabs on the floor, but do not take into account the pitfalls when opening old floors.
• Combine the kitchen with the living space, where in the process there may be difficulties with the transfer, coordination and wiring of communications.

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Save on electrical, plumbing and draft materials

Buying budget and low-quality items and materials is not so obvious, but an important mistake, from which many negative consequences follow.

What will be the cost savings

• Cheap pipes and hoses will quickly begin to rot, clog and, at best, ruin your plumbing, at worst, they will leak. They will have to be changed and dismantled for a fine finish.
• On cheap plumbing, chips, cracks, raids, rust will quickly form, or it will constantly flow. Sometimes a harmless, but poor-quality hygienic shower in the toilet becomes a real headache. It periodically leaks and eventually spoils the tiles on the floor.
• Saving money on a fire safety electrical panel that protects against short circuits and electrical surges means putting your home at risk.
• If you install an electrical panel, but at the same time buy budget and flammable electrical appliances (cable wires, sockets, switches, adapters), then when closed, the electrical panel will turn off the electricity supply, but the object itself will already burn, and the fire will move to other areas in your house.
• Even low-quality adhesives and various sealants (liquid nails, mounting foam, silicone sealant, wallpaper and tile adhesive) can cause inconvenience. Especially if you use them with expensive finishing materials. They will not stick: for example, the tile will move away and fall directly into the bathtub, sink or onto the floor, leaving chips or cracks.
• Cheap materials for insulating a balcony - mineral wool or foam plastic - will not conduct heat. You will have to dismantle the exterior trim of the balcony, up to the drywall frame, and insulate it again.

Common Repair Errors

Most apartment owners are guided in their plans by beautiful design projects in glossy magazines. They forget that they will live in this house. Therefore, it is better to use common sense and give priority to creating comfort.

Important! When choosing a new design, it is worth considering the aesthetic and functional wishes of family members. The chosen style should suit all tenants

This is especially true for the children's room. The imagination of kids is limitless, but when designing, you need to take into account their age and interests. The children's area is planned from a position of maximum safety and functionality.

One of the most tangible mistakes that threaten material losses is the start of repairs without a specific action plan. You need to purchase materials when a clear idea of ​​\u200b\u200bthe design of each room is formed.

The repair plan includes:

• distribution of electrical units and sockets;
• plumbing installation;
• underfloor heating equipment;
• arrangement of furniture;
• storage device.

Important! It is not recommended to save on materials and plumbing equipment, so as not to deal with troubleshooting later

Uniform lighting

It's no secret that light plays a key role in the design of any space and, in particular, the living room. Moreover, in the room where the owner receives guests, it should be comfortable and spacious.

One of the most common lighting shaping mistakes is poor scripting. We are talking about a banal "chandelier", which is located in the center of the ceiling. Of course, if it is complemented by competent side lighting and skillfully combined with natural sources, then this is a completely different level.At the same time, the so-called zonal method deserves special mention, in which, with the help of chiaroscuro, a conditional division of space into functional areas is created.

Do not forget that it is much more convenient and easier to make good light at the initial stage of repair or construction than to redo existing problems later.

Color palette

When choosing shades for decorating a living room, in fact, there are no “specialized” rules, but the basic design elements apply

It is important to be able to maintain balance so that the room is right in the middle of "sterility" and "parrot"

Perhaps the best and win-win solution would be to choose one main tone, additional contrast and leave a minimum for emphasis.

For clarity, you can imagine an equilateral triangle, divided horizontally into three parts. Its largest fraction will be the ratio of the main color, the second and third - auxiliary and accenting, respectively.

Video: Mistakes that are made during repairs in the bathroom and toilet

• And again sockets. It would seem - why in the bathroom! Can you throw an extension cord? No extension cords in the bathroom - it's dangerous! Install sockets in advance (and with moisture-proof covers!) So that later you don’t ditch the walls directly on the new tile. Think right away sockets for a hair dryer, a washing machine, an electric heated towel rail (if there is no classic one) and other needs.
• Do not combine the bath and toilet if space allows you not to.
• Lack of waterproofing can cost you a pretty penny if your washing machine suddenly breaks down, or you forget to turn off the faucet in the bathroom.Don't skimp on waterproofing!
• Do not lay glossy slippery tiles in the bathroom - this is traumatic. Black tile (and dark shades in general) for a bathroom is a big mistake. On a black tile (and faience!) all stains, stains, dust, dirt are visible.
• Choose expensive plumbing immediately. Then it will be very disappointing when the toilet bowl is covered with small cracks, and the acrylic bathtub turns yellow.
• Forced pull. Even if you have a dry and warm apartment, a forced exhaust (which will turn on along with the light in the bathroom and toilet) in the bathroom is a protection against mold and odors.
• Pipe routing. Trust the work only to the master! In addition to the fact that the piping in the bathroom must be of high quality, you need to take into account both the angle of inclination and the quality of the drain.
• Do not wall up access to communications! This is the most common repair mistake. Leave beautiful (and large!) Plastic windows that, in the event of an “accident”, will provide access to the bathtub, taps and pipes.
• One lamp in the bathroom will not be enough - make additional light near the mirror, but taking into account protection from moisture.
• Stretch ceilings will save you from a neighbor's flood. Suspended ceilings in the bathroom - money down the drain.

bathroom

The main mistake of repairing a bathroom is a tightly closed space where water communications are located. Access to them may be required at any time.

The disadvantage of installing plastic pipes is their ability to transmit all the noise of the neighboring sewer. This can be corrected by isolating them with sound-absorbing material.

Noise isolation of the sewer riser

A serious blunder is made by those who flood the space between wall and bathroom sealant. Water often accumulates in this place.It is better to immediately install a tile edging (any moisture-resistant material can be used).

"Collective farm" option - plastic corners on the tile. It is worth connecting the tiles with the help of washing down the edges at 45 degrees. Tile joints should be no more than 2 mm so that dirt does not accumulate in them.

The advice of those who have already completed the repair will help to avoid many mistakes. The main thing is to think over all the details in advance, draw up a design project, and not save on good materials. Then a newly renovated comfortable apartment will certainly please its owners.

Combined kitchen with living room

There must be good reasons for such a maneuver. It is clear that if you have a studio apartment, there may not be another option. But many, for the sake of fashion, deliberately make redevelopment and tear down the wall between the living room and the kitchen. It seems to you that the bar counter looks very good, but in fact, all sorts of rubbish accumulates in it. At first, you may like that while cooking, the whole family will be there, regardless of who is doing what. And then it starts...

Firstly, all the smells of food will settle on the upholstery of furniture, curtains and other living room items. Soon you will wrinkle your nose as you enter this room. If you have a separate kitchen, in it, as a rule, all items can be easily sanitized. But won't you really wash the curtains on the living room window every month? And the fat that will settle on the TV and music center?

Secondly, your household will soon ask you not to rattle pots when they watch the football championship. And you, too, will have to watch this championship, because you can’t turn on the second TV with your favorite series in such a kitchen.

And the last argument: if you like to cook in front of guests, you belong to a rare exception. There will be no surprise if the roast burns.

Conclusion: it is not necessary for the sake of fashion and without extreme necessity to combine the living room with the kitchen. Buy a beautiful kitchen set, and let even a small kitchen remain a separate room.

Do not take into account the standards of redevelopment of living space

There are certain legal regulations and standards for redevelopment of premises, if you do not know about them or simply do not take them into account, the consequences can be sad

It is important to note two important points

1. Demolish walls and partitions without official approval

First, it's dangerous. You can cause inconvenience to neighbors and destroy the structure of a residential building. Secondly, if the inspection finds out about this, you will be forced to pay not only a fine, but also return everything back. You will pay triple the price for this.

2. Locate engineering systems and communications in the wrong places

In a residential building, everything is designed in such a way that sewerage, water pipes, heating, and gas are installed in certain places. Therefore, serious manipulations with the redevelopment of the kitchen, bathroom and toilet areas are prohibited. Even the smallest decisions must be well thought out.

What Not to Do

• Insulate the balcony and bring communications there, then return everything back.
• Install a toilet in the kitchen area - next to the window and balcony. With a 100% probability, it will leak and flood the room, and not only yours. You will make new repairs to yourself and your neighbors.
• Place the heated towel rail far from a warm pipe, it will also leak over time, flooding your apartment and neighbors.
• Locate plumbing fixtures away from the riser.You will have constant failures in the toilet drain, clogged tubs and sinks.

We put heating batteries without a thermostat

If the repair in the apartment is overhaul, then you may have to change the heating radiators. The most optimal choice is bimetallic batteries. They are distinguished by excellent performance, durable, reliable and accurate. Do not save and take devices with thermoregulation. Only in this way you will be able to independently regulate the microclimate in the apartment

This is especially important if there are small children in the house. If there is central heating during the renovation, provide options for additional heating in case of extreme cold

You can install inconspicuous plasterboard heaters in the rooms and film heaters on the balcony and loggia.

In fact, oh, how many more mistakes can be made in repairs, but you need to strive for perfection and take into account the experience of others. We hope this material stopped you from a rash step. We bring to your attention a video review of other common mistakes during repairs:

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