The kitchen is the "food manufacturing base" of the home and an important part of home decoration.
For those who have experience in decoration, kitchen decoration is not only about choosing good-looking cabinets and appliances, but also about the details.
However, as a novice decorator, I once turned over a big car in the kitchen decoration, which led to the inconvenience of later use.
If I buy a house in the future, I will definitely insist on "7 do not install" for kitchen decoration, not to save money, but to sum up the experience after stepping on the pit
1. Do not choose marble countertops, choose quartz countertops
Marble countertops used to be synonymous with high-end, and were loved for their noble and elegant appearance and good wear resistance.
However, marble countertops have a fatal drawbackIt's easy to dye
Due to the natural crevices in the marble surface, some brightly colored food juices can penetrate the countertop and become difficult to clean, leaving stains that are difficult to remove.
For those of us who often "fight" in the kitchen, once the oil seeps in, cleaning it up can be a big job.
In contrast, quartz countertops are more resistant to stains, easy to clean, and have a high degree of hardness and are less prone to damage, making them ideal for kitchen countertops.
2. Do not choose integrated stoves, choose split stoves
The integrated stove was once touted as a must-have in a modern kitchen because it integrated multiple functions such as a range hood, gas stove, and disinfection cabinet.
However, after practical testing, its performance is not satisfactory.
Although the integrated stove saves space, due to the limitations of its structure and design, it may not be as good as the split stove in terms of suction and firepower.
The split stove has a larger range of fire power and stronger suction power, which can better meet the needs of Chinese cooking.
Moreover, once the integrated stove fails, it is very troublesome to repair, and it often needs to be disassembled as a whole, which is very troublesome.
3. Do not choose a small double slot, choose a large single slot
In the opinion of those who install small double tanks, small double tanks are more space-saving, and different items can be cleaned separately, which seems to be very reasonable.
But in fact, in the process of use, it will be found that the large single slot has a larger capacity and is more suitable for family use.
The large single tank is very convenient for cleaning large pots or large containers, and can be directly placed in the tank for cleaning, and the water will not splash everywhere.
4. Do not choose ordinary sockets, choose sockets with switches
If the safety and convenience of the socket are not taken into account during the decoration, there may be a lot of trouble when using it in the later stage.
For example, kitchen sockets should be switched on and off as much as possible.
Ordinary sockets need to be plugged and unplugged frequently, which is not only troublesome but also easy to break.
The socket with switch can control all electrical appliances with one click, and there is no need to frequently plug and unplug the plug with a hand with water, which is not only convenient but also safe.
5. Do not choose the countertop basin, choose the countertop basin
Although the countertop basin is beautiful, there are too many sanitary dead corners.
After a long time, the edges are easy to mold and dirt, which brings great inconvenience to home life.
In contrast, undercounter basins are designed to be more user-friendly and easier to clean.
There are no traces of glue, and the water on the countertop can also be wiped directly into the trough.
6. Choose not skin-feeling cabinet doors, but high-gloss cabinet doors
Although the kitchen cabinet door feels really good to the touch, it can only look high-end during the period when it has just been renovated.
However, its anti-fouling ability is not strong, and it is easy to be contaminated with oil stains and handprints after a long time, which brings a lot of challenges to the cleaning work.
Traditional high-gloss doors have a smooth surface, which is less likely to leave stains and fingerprints, and is more resistant to scratches, so that the overall image of the kitchen can always be shiny.
7. Don't choose small wall tiles, choose large wall tiles
I don't know when it started, there are so many people who like to use small wall tiles in the kitchen, which looks good, but the shortcomings are also very prominent.
There are many gaps in the small wall tiles, which are easy to hide dirt and dirt, and they are not atmospheric enough.
In contrast, large wall tiles are more practical.
Large wall tiles have fewer gaps, are easy to clean and maintain, and look more atmospheric and beautiful.
In short, in the process of kitchen decoration, we should pay attention to practicality and convenience to avoid unnecessary troubles and regrets. These "7 don't pretend" are not to save money, but based on the summary of life experience and thoughtful choices. Only in this way can the kitchen truly become a warm place to home.