Everything flows, everything changes. And even those things that used to seem comfortable, modern and functional to us are now perceived as ordinary and unremarkable. Novate.ru tells what familiar items should be abandoned, because they have cool alternatives that will completely turn your idea of a comfortable life upside down.
1. Refrigerator
Despite the fact that every year more and more current models of refrigerators with different functions and capacity appear in stores, modern fashion dictates its own rules to us, in particular, advises us to switch to built-in pull-out models. People who have a small kitchen should pay close attention to pull-out refrigerators, which are installed under the countertop and take up a minimum of space. Built-in appliances have one huge plus - they never get out of the picture. You just need to choose the right facade to integrate the refrigerator into your design and make it completely invisible in the kitchen.
2. Lamp
Recently, lamps have ceased to be perceived exclusively as functional interior items designed to illuminate a room. Now they are also seen as a decorative component. Probably, thanks to this, lamps that imitate sunset, dawn and even a rainbow are gaining popularity. However, they are only called lamps, and by the nature of the action they are more like projectors. Some models are even capable of turning walls into real works of art. Of course, they do not have such useful properties as, for example, light therapy devices, but they make the apartment incredibly cozy.
3. Soap dish
Everything was extremely simple for our parents and grandparents: there is a bar of soap and there is a soap dish in which you need to put it after hygiene procedures. But we have a large selection of functional items for the bathroom. For example, you can buy a regular or touch-sensitive dispenser - given the growing popularity of liquid soap over solid soap, this thing is incredibly relevant. Sensory models are more hygienic, comfortable, and, accordingly, in demand. You don't even need to touch them - just bring your hands - and the required amount of soap is in the palms of your hands. By the way, in some sensor dispensers, it first passes through the foamer, so you get not just a drop of liquid, but an air foam cloud.
4. Plants as an air purifier
Yes, plants purify the air, but a very small area - there is no need to hope that they will put the whole apartment in order. It's good that there are proven devices - special air purifiers. They are not included in the list of things that we need in the first place, but as soon as the device appears in the house, we can no longer imagine how we did without it before. The devices remove allergens from the air and even neutralize odors, improving the quality of sleep. Before purchasing a purifier, you need to pay attention to the type of filter, as well as the noise produced by the device.
5. Boring flower pots
The days of monotonous flower pots that could be found in every apartment are over. Now, when more and more people have plants, the range of pots has expanded significantly, because indoor flowers perform primarily a decorative function, decorating the interior. Ordinary plastic pots of brown or white color went to the bench, and instead they began to use either original copies, for example, in the form of a sculpture "David", or decorated with their own hands using twine, twine, lace.
On a note: When choosing flower pots, consider the style of the interior. So, in modern apartments pots with a glossy surface will look great, in classic ones - from ceramics, and wooden pots or under concrete will fit into the loft.
6. Blanket
There is no doubt about the usefulness and necessity of this thing, but the blanket model should be selected based on the results of recent research. So, scientists have proved that under heavy blankets you sleep much better than under ordinary ones. They improve the quality of sleep, and sometimes even help solve the problem of insomnia. The thing is that heavy blankets evoke feelings of security: it seems that you are being hugged, and you relax. It is not surprising that the demand for weighted models, which have recently appeared in stores, is growing. Before making a purchase, consult your doctor, especially for older people.
7. Bath mat
The rug is a permanent resident of the bathroom, as it prevents slipping on the wet floor after leaving the bath or shower. Previously, various fabric or rubber rugs were in vogue, but now they have gone to their well-deserved rest, giving way to improved models with a memory effect. They do not slip on the floor, perfectly absorb water, do not become moldy and cause a very pleasant tactile sensation. Standing on such a rug is like standing on a plush blanket.
8. Switches
Smart technology has taken over the world - we can already talk about this with all confidence. And one of the most popular incarnations of it are switches that can be controlled by voice, through the application, and also set a schedule if necessary, for example, automatically turn off at 23:00. Agree, it's incredibly convenient to control the light without getting out of bed. This idea is especially popular with young people who are familiar with various technologies. However, older people will also appreciate innovation.
9. Vacuum cleaner
Remember Emelya, the hero of the folk tale, who dreamed that the buckets would carry themselves, chop the wood themselves, and the stove would move by itself? If he lived in our time, he would definitely give up an ordinary vacuum cleaner and wish that the apartment would clean itself. And his dream would surely come true with the help of a robot vacuum cleaner.
This miracle of engineering technology is gaining more and more fans, especially among housewives who have neither the strength nor the time for a full cleaning. And what, he pressed the button and sent him to collect dust, wool and other dirt around the apartment. Half an hour - and the rooms shine with cleanliness. And if you also buy a model with a wet cleaning function, then you can also forget about washing the floors. For convenience, you can set a cleaning schedule in the robot vacuum cleaner - even if you are at work, at the set time it will go to clean up the order on its own. The most important thing is that there are no various wires and small objects lying on the floor that can disrupt its functionality.
In addition to the robot vacuum cleaner, there is also Cleaning tools that save time and hassle