Many people are renovating their houses for the first time, and they may have the same idea as Xiaodong. They think that they will live in it with their families for ten to twenty years or even longer, so the only choice of materials is The purpose is to only buy expensive ones without considering the practicality in the future. They blindly believe that the more expensive something is, the better it is. As a result, they spend more money and pay the \”IQ tax\”!

For the second decoration, I learned from the experience and lessons learned last time and adhered to one principle, which is to only choose the right materials when buying any materials, not expensive ones, and spend less money. On the contrary, it is more practical.

1. Cabinet countertops: Choose quartz stone instead of slate

Although the rock slab material has high hardness, it does not absorb oil and does not bleed. However, the disadvantage of rock slabs is that they are relatively brittle and have a greater risk of cracking. Moreover, the ones currently used for kitchen countertops are basically 1 to 1.2 centimeters thick. Even if you chop a big bone in later use, the countertop will be at risk of cracking. Moreover, rock slabs are relatively expensive, not very practical, and very uneconomical.

Quartz stone material is relatively mature, does not absorb oil, is hard enough, and is cheap. Moreover, bigSome kitchen quartz stone countertops are 1.5 centimeters or 2 centimeters. The stone is thick enough, so it has better load-bearing and earthquake resistance, and is more stable and safer to use in the future.

Xiaodong’s suggestion: If you are worried about the water-blocking and gluing area behind the countertop, it may turn yellow over time. For discoloration problems, it is recommended to choose artificial stone countertops. The back water barrier can be processed into an integrated arc shape. There will be no sanitary dead corners in the future, making it easier to clean and maintain.

2. Bedroom: Choose solid wood composite flooring instead of pure solid wood floor

Pure solid wood flooring, even if you choose an ordinary niche brand, the price will still be 400 to 510 square meters, while the solid wood composite floor of the big brand is only 200 to 310 square meters . Although the feeling and quality of pure solid wood will be better, the structure of pure wood has poor stability and is easily deformed and arched when it gets wet and dry, and it will make a rattling sound when stepped on. Especially if the home is equipped with floor heating, there are many after-sales problems.

Because solid wood composite flooring is a multi-layer structure, it has better stability in a floor heating environment, and it also provides cooling and heat insulation, making your feet comfortable. . The key is that it is cheaper and more cost-effective than pure solid wood.

Xiaodong suggested: Whether it is pure solid wood or multi-layer solid wood flooring, the disadvantage is that it is not easy to bump or scratch. Resistant to scratches. If you have children at home and are worried about collisions with toys, it is recommended to choose laminate flooring, which is not afraid of bumps and scratches. However, laminate flooring has high formaldehyde content, so remember to choose a big brand for environmental protection.

3. Bathroom shower area: choose to install a shower partition instead of a bathtub

First of all, the price of bathtubs is really not cheap. If you choose a brand, you may spend thousands or tens of thousands. Secondly, not only does the bathtub occupy an area, it has a high vacancy rate. It needs to be filled with water to adjust the temperature before use, and it needs to be drained with water to clean after use, which is very troublesome. Most families have a bathtub installed, but they don’t use it a few times a year, and it ends up being a place where clutter is stored. It’s really not cost-effective.

Shower partitions are not only cheap, they can also function as wet and dry partitions in the bathroom. They do not take up space and are more practical.

Xiaodong’s suggestion: For shower partitions, it is recommended to find someone who can make sliding doors in the local building materials market. Yes, the key is that the tempered glass must carry 3C certification, and it is no problem for household use worth three to four hundred yuan per square meter. There is no need to choose brand-name products. If you don’t have a big one, you can’t make it for several thousand dollars. In fact, many big brands are basically manufactured in small factories, so don’t waste your money.

4. Top surface: choose double eyelids Gypsum lines are not used for whole-house ceilings

Styling ceilings can increase the decoration and layering of the room.It feels inferior, but the cost is often high, and the \”fatal\” disadvantage is that it will reduce the floor height, especially if the floor height is less than 2.7 meters, the finished ceiling will look very depressing.

You can choose to make a circle of double eyelid plaster lines around the top surface. It only costs a few hundred yuan to do it. It also has a sense of spatial hierarchy. , simple and elegant, does not hide dust, and is not easily outdated.

Xiaodong’s suggestion: If the guest dining room is designed without a main light, you can choose to have a flat top and double For side-hanging eyelids, you must remember that the width of the side-hanging double eyelids must be lower than its lower hanging size. This ratio will prevent it from appearing both flat and wide, and make it look more delicate.

5. Use fabric sofas in the living room, not leather sofas

Although leather sofas are high-end, they will cool your buttocks when you sit on them in the winter, and they will stain your skin in the summer. This is a common problem with leather sofas. Moreover, they also need regular maintenance, otherwise they are prone to aging and cracking. Secondly, the quality is good. It’s impossible to buy a leather sofa without a budget of 10,000 to 20,000 yuan.

Fabric sofas are affordable and can be purchased from any brand for only three to four thousand yuan, and there are many styles to choose from, which are warm and versatile. Even if it breaks after a few years and you want to replace it, you won’t feel bad.

Xiaodong’s suggestion: When choosing a sofa, you must pay attention to the size and try not to exceed 25% of the living room area. , otherwise it will take up space and look bloated. Secondly, for small apartments, choosing a straight-shaped sofa with a single seat or a leisure chair will make the space more spacious and more practical.

6. TV background wall: Choose a practical TV wall instead of a complicated TV wall

The same rock slab and wooden grille background wall is expensive It’s not practical yet. If the wall width is too short, the effect will be even more stingy. If the wall is wide enough, it will easily cost 10,000 to 20,000 yuan, which is like stealing money. Moreover, the wooden partitions will easily collect dust in the future. , particularly difficult to maintain.

Add a latex paint background wall to a suspended drawer cabinet. Whether it is to hang a projection or a TV later, it is both simple and elegant, which not only saves money. Not easily outdated.

Xiaodong suggests: If the storage space at home is not enough, it is also recommended to put the TV wall Designed in the form of a storage cabinet, it is both beautiful and practical. Remember, if the TV is built-in, enough space should be reserved on both sides. It will be more convenient to replace it with a larger TV after a few years.

7. Bathroom door: choose aluminum alloy door instead of solid wood door

First of all, solid wood doors are of better quality and often cost 4,000 to 5,000 pieces. Although they are high-grade, they are more suitable for bedroom doors and have better integrity. However, the bathroom environment is humid and will be corroded by moisture for a long time. The edges will inevitably peel, and it will be difficult to repair later.

The price of aluminum alloy metal doors is mostly between 800 and 1,500 per square meter. In total, a set of doors only costs 2,000 to 3,000 yuan. Not only It saves money and does not worry about moisture deformation. It is more cost-effective and more practical.

XiaodongRecommendation:If you install a metal door with Changhong glass in the bathroom, remember that the glass color must be ultra-white glass, which will look better. Ordinary clear glass is green in color, which greatly affects the effect. Secondly, titanium-magnesium alloy material is preferred, which has high hardness, is not easy to deform, and has better moisture resistance.

8. Threshold stone: Choose artificial granite instead of natural marble

For my first renovation, I used high-quality natural marble as the bathroom threshold stone, and chose the classic \”black and white root\” color. I didn\’t expect that this natural stone is particularly \”brittle\”. During installation, it was found that it broke during transportation. Although the merchant replaced it with a new one, it was also found to be very easy to scratch during later use. Within a few years, it was covered with scratches.

Decidedly choose artificial granite in black gold sand color for decoration again. Although it is not as beautiful as marble color, it is cheap, has high hardness and is not afraid of scratching. Marks are more durable.

Xiaodong suggests: Threshold stones are only recommended to be installed in the bathroom area, which can play a role in blocking water. It is not recommended to install them in other places, not to mention the abrupt color. There is a sense of fragmentation in the space, which makes the room more stingy. If the living room has ceramic tiles and the bedroom has wooden floors, you can choose metal battens with a color similar to the ceramic tiles or floors at the junction of the two materials, which is of higher quality and has better effect.