Beautiful homes only until the first morning: setup mistakes that become apparent after moving in

Many new homeowners make recurring mistakes when setting up their homes, often prioritizing visual appeal over practical functionality, according to interior design specialist A. Kačinskaitė.

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If you've only had one bathroom before, it can be hard to imagine that two sinks are more convenient than one.

Kačinskaitė notes that a primary issue stems from inexperience in defining personal needs. "If you've only had one bathroom before, it can be hard to imagine that two sinks are more convenient than one," she said. She added that new homeowners sometimes focus too much on how a home looks in photos or visualizations, rather than how comfortable and functional it will be in daily life. "Often, we pay a lot of attention to the visual impression, but underestimate what is not visible at first glance – engineering solutions, electrical wiring, lighting scenarios, or smart system functionality," she explained.

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Often, we pay a lot of attention to the visual impression, but underestimate what is not visible at first glance – engineering solutions, electrical wiring, lighting scenarios, or smart system functionality.

Even minor issues like poorly placed light switches or insufficient electrical outlets can significantly impact daily comfort. Kačinskaitė stressed the importance of anticipating these details during the planning phase. "Everyday life can be spoiled by even the smallest things: switches planned in the wrong places, an insufficient number of electrical outlets, unfinished lighting scenarios. It is worth anticipating this in advance," she advised.

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Everyday life can be spoiled by even the smallest things: switches planned in the wrong places, an insufficient number of electrical outlets, unfinished lighting scenarios. It is worth anticipating this in advance.

Lighting planning is highlighted as a particularly common oversight. Kačinskaitė explained that while initial plans might seem sufficient, residents often discover a need for more nuanced lighting control after moving in. "Lighting is one of the most important elements of the environment – it can help concentrate, relax, or prepare for a new day," she said. She noted that people often resort to adding floor or table lamps, but find it inconvenient to manage each one separately. This leads to a desire for more integrated control, such as the JUNG HOME system, which allows for the creation of different lighting scenarios tailored to specific needs, like morning routines or evening relaxation.

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Lighting is one of the most important elements of the environment – it can help concentrate, relax, or prepare for a new day.