After buying a new house, we always imagine what it will look like to live in it with great expectation, hoping to make the home look like we like. However, in the process of decoration, it is often difficult to have both beauty and practicality, and sometimes it even falls into the dilemma of “flashy”. Today, I’ll take you to take stock of those designs that look good but may not be practical ~

01

Open bookshelf

The completely open bookshelf looks literary and stylish, but it is very easy to collect dust, and it is time-consuming and laborious to clean up. If you can’t guarantee frequent cleaning, it is recommended to make less such open bookshelves. If you really like this style, you can consider installing glass doors on the bookcase, which not only retains the visual effect, but also enhances practicality.

02

Complex suspended ceiling

Although the complex ceiling looks good, it will lower the floor height and make the space appear depressed. For apartments with floor height less than 2.7 meters, poor lighting or small area, it is not recommended to make complex ceilings. Modern and simple designs tend to be more atmospheric and attractive.

03

Bar counter

Although the bar can add atmosphere and mood, it is not used frequently for many families, and may only be used to hold cups or sundries in the end. Therefore, it is best to think clearly about its main purpose before deciding on designing a bar counter. If it is a small apartment, it is a good choice to replace the dining table with it.

04

Hollow partition

Although the shape of the hollow partition is beautiful, it is easy to accumulate dust, and it is quite troublesome to clean. If you really need partitions, you can consider using glass partitions, which not only ensure lighting, but also are beautiful and easy to take care of.

05

Open kitchen

The open kitchen looks spacious and foreign, but if your family is used to heavy cooking and often stir-frying or frying, you should choose carefully. The problem of lampblack may be difficult to avoid. You can consider using glass partitions as a semi-open kitchen, which is both transparent and large, and practical.

06

Too many lamps

The lamps at home should not be too many or too fancy, otherwise it will not only waste money, but also bring trouble to cleaning. In fact, the core function of lamps is lighting. According to the space needs, you can choose spotlights, smart light strips or floor lamps with appropriate brightness. The design without main lamp is both warm and practical.

07

Modeling video wall

Nowadays, the frequency of TV use is getting lower and lower, so why bother to use a wall for complex shapes? Not only is it costly, but it is also easy to become obsolete. A simple wall makes the space fresher, or it can be made into a whole wall storage cabinet, which is more practical.

08

No-top wardrobe

The gap between the cabinet and the ceiling is empty and wastes space, it is inconvenient to put things in, and it is easy to accumulate dust, making it very laborious to clean. Compared with finished cabinets with no roof, customized cabinets with no roof are superior in storage capacity, overall design and cleaning convenience, which are both fashionable and practical.

There is no absolute good or bad decoration, the key is whether it is suitable for you and whether it is practical. Only by pursuing beauty and taking into account practicality can we live at home more satisfactorily.