Things that seem convenient when purchased but actually cause more trouble.
Round ball door handles
They were once almost a standard, but now they are seen less frequently. If you have these in your apartment, replace them with regular push handles, and you will feel a huge difference! Why they are inconvenient: firstly, when your hands are full (with a child, bags, a laptop, or a mug), you want to open the door with your elbow — this is easy with a straight handle, but impossible with a round one. Secondly, if your palms are wet or covered in cream, turning a smooth ball is almost a mission impossible.
Light and fan in the bathroom on one button
It seems like a compact solution, but in practice, it turns out to be inconvenient. Sometimes you only need to ventilate the room, but you have to leave the light on for long hours. The optimal option is to have separate controls for the exhaust and lighting.
Hoods above the stove
Many consider them an essential element of the kitchen, but in reality, they are rarely used, most often just for lighting. If you are one of those who almost never turns on the hood, you can confidently do without it in your next renovation.
Gas stove
This topic is debatable, but gas has many downsides: it pollutes the air in the apartment, is dangerous for children, leaves soot and grease, and is inconvenient to clean. Induction wins on all parameters: it heats faster, adjusts more precisely, leaves no dirt, and turns off on a timer. Many think that special cookware is needed — in reality, any modern steel or cast iron works. Exceptions are pure copper, thin old aluminum, glass, and ceramics. Induction can almost always be connected to a single phase — a three-phase network is rarely required, as stated directly in the instructions.
Doors with a "push instead of handle" mechanism
They look stylish in photos, but in real life, they constantly get dirty, break, and do not open on the first try. They are especially annoying in the kitchen and hallway: bumping with your hand or clothing can make the door swing open by itself.
Too high drawers
When the height is twice what is needed for clothes or cosmetics, it results in wasted space. Visually, it looks spacious, but in reality, half of the volume is unused.
One switch for the overhead and handheld shower
A familiar situation: you turn on the water and unexpectedly get splashed from above because you forgot in which position you left the lever. It is much more convenient to have separate valves for each option.
Transparent shower walls
Aesthetically pleasing until the first month of use. To keep them looking tidy, you need to constantly wipe off water and polish. Choose frosted or textured glass — it requires less maintenance.
Ceramic countertop
It looks impressive in pictures, but in reality, it turns out to be a big disappointment. Fragile, temperamental, and does not withstand active use.
