Many Chinese families still have a sense of basic toilet and washing functions in bathroom decoration, and it is easy to fall into the stereotyped mode of traditional thinking when designing. Especially among the 6 "Chinese-style" bathroom design regrets mentioned below, the last one is the most common mistake to make!
Regret design 1
Bathrooms made of wooden doors
Whether you prefer a traditional or matching style, it is not recommended to use wooden doors in the bathroom, including hanging rail doors and barn doors.
Here's why:
1) Wooden doors cannot effectively prevent moisture, especially in the south, and will enter moisture after too long, resulting in the peeling of the façade and the peeling of the paint surface.
2) It is not possible to tell whether there is an occupancy in the bathroom from the outside in the first place, and it will be very embarrassing if you make a mistake when using different doors.
[Suggestion].
It is recommended to use aluminum alloy and glass doors, with simple borders and high-transparency glass, which are practical and versatile, not afraid of moisture, and can also be judged from the shadow whether anyone is using it.
Regret design 2
Open the door in the direction of the door
Especially for families with elderly people, if the door of the shower or bathroom is opened inward, once the elderly fall and press on the door, the difficulty of rescue will increase, and it may also cause secondary injury.
[Suggestion].
Be sure to choose a door that opens outward, and if the space is limited, you can choose a sliding door, so that even if the elderly fall and press the door, they can open the door as soon as possible to rescue.
Sliding door.
Open the door outside. Regret design 3
The tissue box is packed on the back
Toilet tissue boxes should no longer be installed on the back or behind the sides. For young people, it may be possible to twist and turn around, but it is not very convenient for middle-aged and elderly people.
[Suggestion].
The tissue box can be mounted directly on the wall, and if you are close to the bathroom cabinet, you can choose a bathroom cabinet with a storage compartment, which also saves space.
Regret design 4
Tile grouting
Again, the grout has no waterproof function, and the bathroom tiles are only used for the grout. Although the cost of the joint is low, it will turn black and crack after a period of use, which is difficult to clean, and will also lead to the risk of bricks falling off!
Dirt and dirt are hidden in the seams.
The hook is easy to crack and fall off.
[Suggestion].
The grout is just plain white cement, which is not waterproof, and is only available in a single color. In contrast, the sewing agent is oil-resistant, stain-resistant and easy to clean, and is also available in a variety of colors. It is recommended to use the sewing agent directly to improve the effect!If you don't like earthy colors, don't choose gold and silver and those with glitter.
Regret design 5
Built-in bathtub
Even if your bathroom is large enough, there is no need to build a special counter with a built-in bathtub, which is expensive and takes up space, and if you don't want it one day, you have to remove it all.
[Suggestion].
If you really want to enjoy a bath, you can consider using a freestanding bathtub, so that you can remove it if you don't want it later.
Regret design 6
"A must-have for lazy people" toothpaste squeezer
When I first bought it, it was for ease of use and storage of toothpaste, but after actual use, I found that it was easy to get dirty, and the location of the toothpaste was not easy to clean. If it is not cleaned up in time, the remaining toothpaste will harden and block the outlet over time. Obviously it is purchased for convenience, but it adds to the trouble of cleaning.
[Suggestion].
You can use a wall-mounted shelf that is not high, which will not occupy countertop space, but can be stored reasonably, and there is no problem of sanitary dead ends.
Everyone says that "gold kitchen and silver bathroom" is a design problem. But in reality, with care and proper planning, even a small bathroom can be both beautiful and practical. Choose according to your own needs, if you have any unique insights into bathroom design, you may wish to share them with you in the message!