Useful tips for a comfortable home.
In order to have an extraordinary atmosphere at home, for a start it is worth making sure that it is comfortable in it. Simple, convenient, organized and soundly. Therefore, you should pay attention to seemingly simple, but nevertheless important little things..
1. Height of kitchen surfaces
The standard height of a kitchen base is 85 cm, but when choosing work surfaces, you should consider your height. Finished furniture can either be put on legs, or vice versa – remove them.
2. Large sink
In a kitchen where cooking for a large family should be placed a sink for two bowls or a sink with wings.
3. Drawers
Instead of shelves and cabinets, equip your kitchen with as many drawers as possible. They will significantly save space and simplify cleaning..
4. Cleanliness of surfaces
If you want to equip the kitchen with steel furniture and fittings, then immediately stock up on special polishes that will protect the surfaces from contamination, because traces of even clean hands remain on the steel elements.
5. Number of sockets
When starting repairs in an apartment, you should think in advance about the number of outlets. Experienced experts recommend installing sockets on every wall, even in a small room.
6. Curtains
For houses where children and pets live, it is better to choose short curtains, because long curtains will add extra work to the hostess. If you still decide to purchase such curtains, then choose a fabric with a dirt-repellent and antistatic impregnation.
7. Cabinets with ventilation
Dust is known to collect quickly in open cabinets, while closed cabinets often feel musty. The solution to this problem is cabinets with vents in the side walls..
8. Aquarium in the interior
The aquarium should be placed in places where only diffused sunlight enters. In direct sunlight, its walls will quickly become green and lose their attractiveness..
9. Protection of the laminate
When choosing a laminate as a floor covering, you should pay attention to its wear resistance class. In addition, do not forget to glue special felt stickers on the furniture legs to protect the floor from scratches and damage..
10. Contrast wall
If you want to visually expand the space of the room and at the same time create a stylish and cozy interior, paint three walls in light colors, and make one contrasting.
11. Dark furniture
Dust is always clearly visible on dark furniture. To avoid problems with cleaning, use special anti-static wipes or wipe furniture with a napkin dampened with antistatic agent.
12. Small patterns
To avoid frequent cleaning, choose materials with a small geometric or floral pattern as flooring.
13. Lighting
To avoid unnecessary inconvenience with wires sticking along the walls, you should mark in advance the places where the sconces will be located. If such an opportunity is missed, then it is better to opt for floor lamps..
14. Washing machine
When starting a bathroom renovation, first of all, you should think about the location of the washing machine. When connecting it, you need to hide all the tubes as much as possible and ensure good grounding.
15. Shower bottom
The shower floor must have a slope of at least 5 °, have at least a small side and a good drain.
16. Slippery floor
Bathroom tiles should be safe. Place a rug on the floor to avoid slipping..
17. Shelves and niches
Open shelves and niches are the best solution for a bathroom. They look spectacular, save space and are easy to clean.
And do not forget about pleasant little things for the soul, because organizing a garden in an apartment with your own hands from improvised means is not so difficult, and joy and a source of vitamins for the coming season are provided.
