These once popular decoration designs are no longer popular

      There is a strange phenomenon in the whole house decoration, which is popularity.

      There are always some home designs that will become a trend for a period of time, making people compete to imitate. No matter how practical this design is, it can withstand the ravages of time. Therefore, many trendy designs are often not truly recognized by users. They also cannot withstand long-term tests. Next, let me introduce some designs that have been popular for a while but have proven to be impractical over time.

1: Hidden skirting line

      Hidden skirting line, also known as embedded skirting line. The method is to slot in the position of the normal skirting line, and then embed the skirting line into the wall.

      The hidden skirting line has a very prominent advantage, which is that it is flush with the wall surface, without dust falling from above, and the overall image is relatively good, with good coordination.

       But on the contrary, its drawbacks are also very prominent. One is that it is prone to cracking, especially in the upper part of the skirting line. Due to the fact that the lower part has been chiseled off, cracking will gradually occur over time, and there are more cracks. The second reason is the high price. Regular solid wood skirting lines are usually given as a gift when buying flooring, and are installed for free. However, hidden skirting lines need to include the cost of skirting lines, as well as the cost of chiseling, which usually costs several tens of yuan per linear meter.

2: Open kitchen

       An open kitchen is a relatively fashionable design, with its biggest feature being the absence of a kitchen door. It is integrated with the living room and dining room, and has a high space utilization rate. It will make people feel that the indoor space is larger and broader.

       But in China, this design may not necessarily adapt to Chinese cooking methods. Although the performance of range hoods and integrated stoves is getting better and better, it is still difficult to clean up the oil fumes generated by stir fried dishes, resulting in a thick residue of oil fumes in open restaurants, which can cause serious pollution to open spaces.

      It is recommended to use Sliding door instead of open kitchens. In fact, to put it bluntly, we should try our best to make a closed kitchen, but the kitchen door should be made of glass Sliding door, which shows that the space is very bright.

3: sunken style entrance

      The design of a sunken entrance originated from Japan, which refers to creating a sunken area at the original entrance to raise the indoor floor, create a height difference between the floor and the entrance, and enhance the visual sense of spatial hierarchy.

      The entrance is relatively sunken by 3-10cm, and can also be divided into "pollution area" and "clean area", making the space division clear, reducing dust entry into the room and keeping it clean.

      Its advantage is that it can reduce the entry of dust and bacteria. The dust brought back from outside is left here, which can prevent dust and bacteria from entering the room, ensure indoor cleanliness and reduce cleaning workload.

      And the drawbacks are also quite obvious. 1: There is a safety hazard, and the sunken entrance forms a height difference on the plane, which makes it very easy for the elderly, children, and pregnant women to trip. The less obvious the height difference, the greater the likelihood of tripping. 2: Affected by floor height, a sunken entrance raises other indoor areas to highlight the sunken area. If the floor height is low or if floor heating is installed, there are strict requirements for floor height. Otherwise, raising it will cause the floor height to be too low, which will create a sense of oppression and make people feel uncomfortable. 3: Dust is difficult to clean, and the sunken areas formed by the sinking process will accumulate more dust, while some cracks in the sinking area are sanitary dead corners that are difficult to clean.

      It is recommended to make the floor of the entrance area as high as possible. And it is recommended that everyone make the indoor area taller, about 5-10cm higher than the outdoor area. For the location of the entrance, I personally suggest that everyone use ceramic tiles to pave the entire area. Extending from the entrance to the living room will result in a better restaurant effect.

4: Spread dark floor tiles throughout

      Dark floor tiles, mainly in black and white, often have requirements for the overall style of home decoration. They often cannot achieve versatile effects.

      The living room at home is paved with dark floor tiles, which usually have the following problems:

      ① The living room area is particularly dark overall. Even on a sunny day, I feel drowsy. On a cloudy day, it's even more depressing and suffocating.

      ② It will appear particularly small in space. If the size of the living room is not already very large, after laying black dark floor tiles, you will find that the living room feels smaller.

       For tile paving, it is generally recommended that everyone choose light gray or light coffee color as their preferred color. However, it is important not to choose darker colors. This is also for units with good lighting. If the indoor lighting is already poor, it is recommended that everyone choose light colors as much as possible. You can choose tiles such as beige or milky white to make the living room brighter.

5: Balcony floor

      Compared to the sunken entrance, the balcony's floor design is to raise the height of the balcony by a certain distance and use it as a platform. The elevated platform design has many advantages, such as being able to be used as a desk after being raised to a certain extent, or can be relied on or sat on, with more convenient functions.

      However, the drawbacks are also very obvious. Similar to the sunken entrance, elevated levels can easily trip children or elderly people, posing a safety hazard. The elevated platform also occupies space to a certain extent.