There is a lot of little knowledge in decoration. Maybe every designer has some insights and experiences of his own. I think the most important little knowledge in decoration is to learn the principle of "dealing with others". This is a major premise, and the rest is the decoration experience of each "space" and "craft". I would like to share my little experience here, hoping to help you.
1. Insights on "dealing with people" during decoration
I think that during decoration, you should communicate with the construction staff as much as possible to make sure he understands your intentions.
Respecting the work of every construction master by "putting yourself in their shoes" makes people feel their own importance. So, should they work more responsibly? There is an old saying that says, "Don't trust people when you employ them." But if you are facing someone who is "treacherous" or "bullying the weak and afraid of the strong", then you must "retaliate with tooth" and argue with reason.
Because during decoration, some "marginal" projects require the cooperation of several types of work. Responsible workers will coordinate with each other to "perform their duties", otherwise everyone will play ball back and forth and shirk the work. Responsibility, for example, a masonry worker can help the carpenter solve some problems, and the electrician solves some masonry problems; each master has rich experience, and as long as he is willing to help you find a solution, many problems will not be a problem.
2. Tips on decoration of various indoor "spaces"
(1) Tips on decoration of "kitchen and bathroom" spaces
1. Although the open kitchen It looks good, but if you cook frequently at home, try to abandon the open kitchen. There will be a big fume problem, especially for Chinese people who cook a lot of fumes. If they like to eat spicy food, the open kitchen is really "irritating to the eyes". "! ▲COCO recommends making an independent kitchen instead of an open kitchen.
2. Install small water heaters in bathrooms and kitchens. Hot water comes quickly and is more convenient to use. Of course, if you have a wall-mounted boiler at home, you don’t need to buy these, because solar water cannot be used in winter. But it also depends on where the wall-mounted boiler is located. If it is in the kitchen, it is best to install a small water heater in the bathroom. It will take a long time to get hot water from the kitchen to the bathroom, which wastes a lot of water resources.
3. Many people say that Chinese-style hoods have stronger suction power than European-style hoods. This is actually not true. The suction power mainly depends on the exhaust volume. In addition, the best suction power is the integrated stove. However, its pipes require a large portion of the "base cabinet" space. ▲If the flue is close to the stove, you can consider an integrated stove, but the price is a bit expensive.
4. Bathtub versus shower. If you choose one of the two, it is still recommended to shower. Install a bathtub. There are many people who have never taken a bath. If there are two bathrooms, it is still necessary to install a bathtub. It is a good choice for soaking bulky clothes and bathing a baby. A jacuzzi is not necessary. It can only be soaked several times and is very expensive.
5. The hygiene of the bathroom is particularly important. If the vanity is made of glass, it is easy to get dirty, and it is particularly difficult to clean. Although the under-counter basin is uglier than the above-ground basin, it is practical and easy to clean. It is equipped with a counter. When installing the faucet in the basin, pay attention. Considering the thickness of the basin rim, the spout of the faucet should be longer. ▲You get what you pay for when it comes to bathroom hardware, faucets and the like. It is recommended that all faucets be equipped with hot and cold water pipes. Installing more during decoration will not cost a lot of money, but it will be difficult to make amends afterwards.
6. COCO likes to wash her hair at the basin, so it is very convenient to install a faucet that can be pulled out. Exception is that she never washes her hair at the basin.
7. When buying a toilet, you must measure the hole spacing of your toilet. Otherwise, when you go to buy it, the merchant will ask you what the hole spacing is, and you will have to make a trip.
8. It is best to measure the level of the bathroom and kitchen floor tiles after they are installed but before they dry to see if the lowest point is the floor drain. If you don’t wait until they are dry before arguing with the decoration team, a lot of cells will be killed.
9. After the bathroom floor tiles are installed, test the water. If the water flow is slow, rework it immediately. The water flow in my house is slow. I felt relieved at that time. Now there is always a little water accumulation when taking a shower.
10. If the original developer of the floor drain has installed an anti-odor "bowl", do not take it out. If not, you must choose an anti-odor floor drain. The "deep water seal" anti-odor floor drain is the best.
11. When installing the wash basin, consider the relative position of the mirror, toothbrush cup shelf and towel rack.
12. When buying a mirror, consider the location of the mirror headlight or smart mirror. If you do not want to install a mirror headlight for the time being, it is best if the mirror is large enough to cover the line reserved for the mirror headlight.
(2) Tips on decorating the "porch" space
1. A large shoe cabinet must be designed at the entrance. If you don't want to enter, you will see the "mess" in your home. , making the home instantly lose its quality, you must design a shoe cabinet. Even if there is no space reserved for shoe cabinets, such as the space parallel to the entrance and two walls, you can "borrow" other spaces for renovation.
2. The partition of the shoe cabinet should not go all the way to the end. Leave a little space so that the dust from the shoes can leak to the bottom layer.
3. The bottom of the shoe cabinet must be left empty and lit with lights to create a full atmosphere.
4. The door of the shoe cabinet is preferably a shutter door, which can provide ventilation and reduce the growth of bacteria. ▲A good shoe cabinet needs to have high and low shoe areas, sundries area, mirror area, shoe changing area, temporary clothes hanging area, etc.
(3) Tips on decorating the "dining room" space
1. The first thing to pay attention to in the living room is the issue of sockets. Install as many power sockets as possible, otherwise they will be everywhere in the house. It’s a power strip. There are many unexpected things that need to be plugged into the TV background wall in the living room, and sockets must be reserved “on top of the back” of the sofa. In the era of mobile phones, it is normal to sit on the sofa and watch your mobile phone!
2. The fewer impractical arrangements in the living room, the better. Even if the RMB is attached, it cannot be torn off. Sooner or later, it will become outdated. Latex paint is the first choice for walls. Wallpapers and wall coverings are too polluting. , do not use it if there is no special atmosphere required.
3. It is best to install a ceiling fan in the restaurant, which is super comfortable. There are many fan lights on the market, as well as wingless fan lights, which are very affordable and can be bought for a few hundred yuan.
4. In a restaurant, when installing lights, you need to consider the position of the dining table. If the lights are not in the middle of the dining table, it will look awkward. Be careful with obsessive-compulsive disorder!
5. You must make a sideboard, otherwise your dining table will always have some messy things. ▲The fan lights are super comfortable, and there are also fan lights without fins.
(4) Tips on decorating the "bedroom" space
1. Don't buy a mattress that is too soft. Most of the mattresses nowadays are soft. Maybe young people like soft mattresses. Yes, but over time it will be a test for the cervical and lumbar spine.
2. If economic conditions permit, the wardrobe will be customized for the whole house. Never ask a carpenter to do it, no matter how good the carpentry skills are; even if the wood is made on site by a veteran, it will be affected by the craftsmanship and equipment. There is no sense of customization.
3. Try to have as much storage space as possible. There will be more and more sundries that need to be stored after moving in. Try to find a space designer to optimize the space and design a cloakroom. As long as you have requirements, no matter what No matter how different the space is, you can design the functions you want.
4. It is best for the ceiling light in the bedroom to have three controls, one by the door and one by the bed. The couple can turn the "light" on and off at will.
5. Families that plan to have children in the future must calculate the size and reserve a space for a crib next to the bed.
6. Walk-in wardrobes are good, but they tend to accumulate dust. Open bookshelves, storage racks, etc. (the kind without doors) are nice to look at, but they are so painful to clean. Especially books, a layer of dust.
7. It is not suitable to install spotlights on the bedside. Although the atmosphere is better, over time it will cause a sense of dullness and affect health. ▲Walk-in wardrobe, but it would be much better if the cabinet has a glass door, which looks more classy.
(5) Tips on decorating the "balcony" space
1. It is best to use ceramic tiles for the balcony wall, which is more waterproof, sun-proof, anti-fading and anti-peeling than paint. , anyway, it’s all good.
2. If you build a cabinet on the top of the balcony, adding a layer of foam plastic board on the back of the cabinet will be very effective in insulating and waterproofing. It is best to use fireproof board for the balcony cabinet door without deformation, because the environment of the balcony is relatively harsh. The cabinet doors are not "easy" even if they are exposed to the weather.
3. The washing machine with dryer on the balcony is seriously impractical. Except for the only yellow mildew days in the year, thick clothes and bath towels cannot be dried. Wouldn’t it be nice to let the sun disinfect them? Foreign countries envy us that China has balconies where we can freely dry clothes, but many people in China prefer to learn how to use dryers from foreign countries.
4. Make a laundry pool on the balcony to wash some things by hand. I originally thought it would be used less, so I bought a very cheap faucet. Unexpectedly, this laundry pool is so convenient. The most frequently used washing area in my house is where all rags and floor towels are washed, and most of the hand washing is also there.
5. Make a small cabinet on the balcony where the washing machine is placed to conveniently store some sundries, such as laundry detergent. It is both beautiful and practical.
3. Small decoration experience of various indoor "techniques"
(1) Small decoration experience of "water and electricity transformation" process
1. Switches throughout the house , The sockets should be at the same level as possible, except for special sockets such as air conditioners, refrigerators and special requirements.
2. The colors of the phase wires and neutral wires during circuit modification should be consistent in each house. If possible, it is best to indicate the colors of the live wires, neutral wires, and control wires in the contract. The colors of the protective wires are determined by country. The regulations are yellow and green.
3. Strong electricity and weak electricity should be conducted separately. It is best if they can be separated and the distance should be kept more than 10 centimeters. However, it is not easy to do because most families open a slot to save money. The audio cable can Penetrate into the same tube of weak current.
4. When doing wall water and electricity renovation or tiling, be sure to plug the floor drain with something to prevent cement from falling down and clogging it. My floor drain was blocked because of cement falling out, which cost me a lot of money. I found someone to do it, I feel sorry for the money.
(2) Decoration experience with the "tile tiling" process
1. Some imperfect tiles can be pasted by workers in places that cannot be seen in the future, such as cabinets, Behind the sink, mirror, etc., you should also be careful not to put flower tiles, waist tiles, etc. in the above positions by workers, otherwise you will not be able to see anything in the future and you will spend money in vain.
2. When people are on site, workers will not waste too much tiles. If they are not on site when laying tiles, the workmanship of workers will be greatly reduced.
3. Regarding the treatment method of the external corner of the tiles, it ultimately depends on the level of the workers. If the level of the plaster workers is good and the tools for grinding the tiles are better, you should choose to grind them without hesitation. 45-degree angle method; from the effect point of view, as long as the grinding is good, the 45-degree angle grinding method is the most beautiful. If the worker's level is indeed not very good, then you should choose to use the external angle strip, because A poorly ground 45-degree angle is not as effective as using an external angle strip.
4. Some tips on "other" interior decoration
1. When buying anything, pay attention to the size of the door inside your home. Don't buy it and it will be embarrassing if you can't move it in.
2. The color of the floor should be gray, which is stain-resistant and not easy to find hair and small debris everywhere. Gray floor tiles have been very popular in the past two years and are very beautiful. The style is still based on personal preference. Lord.
3. Preventing termites is a must in some provinces. After the walls and wire ducts are cleaned, a comprehensive anti-termite treatment (that is, spraying termite pesticide throughout the house) is required after all boards enter the site (special anti-termite treatment is required for wooden boards) before laying wooden floors. It is better to do an anti-termite treatment on the ground to be paved with wooden floors. Spray termite medicine to make it wet (you can clearly see the moisture)
The above is my personal experience sharing about the decoration. I think the decoration There is still a lot of experience and knowledge in primary and secondary schools. Everyone has different understandings and experiences, but I think the most important of these experiences is the principle of "dealing with people". If you do this well, even if you don't understand each "space" "With the knowledge of "craftsmanship", you can also decorate your home well and avoid many problems. I hope my answer can help you, thank you.
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