13 Outdated Household Items That Practically Beg to be Replaced

Some people follow trends in interior design, ennoble their homes according to the latest fashion and acquire modern decor elements. Others are more conservative and prefer to keep the family feel of their homes. However, there are things that have already lost their practicality, and it would be good to replace them to bring more convenience and freshness to your life.

O awesome.club compiled a selection of outdated interior items and showed people’s opinion about such parts.

The rubber stopper for the bathtub with a metal chain looks unpresentable and obsolete. In addition, it does not always fit perfectly into the drain, especially if it is more than a year old. Chain tends to rust over time and can leave stubborn stains on your bathtub’s enamel.

Modern bathtubs are usually sold with their own cover that blocks the water with a single push. It can also be purchased separately and easily installed.

I bought a bathtub drain plug and, instead of taking a peaceful shower, I ended up getting one more extra cleaning. The lid chain left rust marks on the sides of the tub. Good thing I noticed it right away: I washed everything and the rust didn’t have time to stain it. © Oh Kate / ZenYandex

Backlit switches are often made with a bright red or neon blue light, which can be cumbersome and overly flashy. And if such a switch is installed in the bedroom, it can interfere with sleep.

Modern models have a neat and concise design without unnecessary decorations. They blend in with the environment and don’t bother with their luminosity.

The backlights on my switches are a very bright blue, even when the lights are off. Because of them, the whole room is lit. And since my wife is a light sleeper, this became an issue. © ttamttamttam3 / RedditI even had to stick small pieces of electrical tape to each switch to block the light. © brad / Reddit

The standard intercom that yellows over time definitely doesn’t add style to your home entrance. Modern models not only look more elegant, but also come with many functions: volume control, ring tone selection, video intercom and other convenient additional features.

The old intercom in my house was so yellow that I decided to change it and connect a new one. I really wanted to replace it with a more modern one after the renovation. © Molotkov / ZenYandex

Perhaps such a vat looks original, but, judging by the statements of interior designers, it is not very practical to use and has a lot of disadvantages.

The tub can crack and crack, is inconvenient for people of small stature, and requires care and maintenance. Water splashes also tend to spill out of the sink, causing the cabinet’s wood to swell over time.

Awkward, awkward, and even a little intimidating because of its resemblance to a spider, this chandelier probably won’t add comfort to your home, let alone fit into any room. Stores today offer several versions of this chandelier, but it is still better to look for other, less eccentric models.

The sofa should be in the living room, not the kitchen. Especially if it’s big and doesn’t fit into the room. In addition, such furniture will be constantly dirty in the kitchen and eating area, and you will have to clean it after every meal.

There is no need to put a sofa in the kitchen. It’s very inconvenient. It takes up a lot of space and its coating can be easily damaged by a dropped meatball, spilled soup and food fumes. The best option is individual furniture without fabric upholstery. © Green / OtvetMailNot worth it. There is no need to clutter up the kitchen with living room furniture. Instead, leave your kitchen with more free space, after all it is made for preparing food. © Irina Gurova / Houzz

Designers recommend diluting interior spaces with original details. So, avoid identical and old-fashioned photo frames, and dare to combine different models and materials. Thus, your room will look more modern and the display of photos more interesting.

My wife and I were renovating our room. We had boring old picture frames hanging on the wall. As we love photos, we wanted to keep them, just to add more color to the environment. My wife talked with an interior designer, who advised decorating the wall with different frames. The result was elegant, modern and youthful. We’re satisfied. © made_in_ekb / ADME

In the old days, bedroom furniture sets in the same style were considered modern in the manner of the European elite, but today they look tasteless and old-fashioned. Currently, contemporary bedrooms combine pieces of furniture of different colors, styles and shapes, made from various materials.

I decided to sell my three-year-old bedroom set: a chest of drawers, bedside tables and a desk. And all because it’s too big for my room. © LindaLynn1972 / Reddit

In the early 2000s, such doors were very popular, but over time they gradually went out of fashion. Now in trend are simple and elegant models without mirror inserts and flashy accessories. And if we talk about door design trends, high to the ceiling are in demand. They visually raise the ceiling and look stylish.

In the pictures, this decorative item looks beautiful and stylish. But in reality, the tray interferes with bathing, visually clutters up the room and does not suit all bathrooms. Also, before taking a shower, it must be completely removed, as wood can absorb moisture over time and will lose its original appearance.

I had a wooden tray in my bathtub when I was a kid. The wood got wet and took a long time to dry. © Elina Bykova / Facebook

Interior designers advise not to decorate your home with phrases and quotes posters and signs. Such inscriptions as “house rules”, “home, sweet home”, “gratitude” can be seen as synonymous with bad taste. In addition, the abundance of multi-colored decorative elements creates the effect of clutter in the house.

I can’t stand silly inscriptions on the walls, like “Time to eat” in the kitchen, “Read” on a bookshelf, and so on. What’s that for? And signs, like “In this family, we…” and the like are also annoying. I prefer walls with nothing, at most family photos or artwork on them. © shededamen / Reddit

Metal shutters that have turned yellow over time ruin the room’s style. They collect dust, tinkle with drafts and scratch the glass. In addition, they are difficult to wash, and the slats themselves deform over the years.

It is better to buy roller blinds. They are much easier to use and clean than metallic ones. © ReKatty / PikabuWe had metal shutters at work. Avoid them, they make a lot of noise when opened. © Margoritra / Pikabu

For a while, this wall was at the peak of popularity. Many parents have used this type of surface in their children’s rooms so that their children can develop their creative side.

But not all parents thought about the disadvantages of such a decor. Chalk dust settling on the floor and furniture, dirty children’s clothes after contact with the wall, visual noise and constant stains on the board: all these nuances discourage any desire to have a huge chalk board at home.

Chalk dirt and general messy feeling. To remove this wall, you need to do a renovation. And the age when such a surface is relevant passes quickly. © Verunya / BabyBlog

What other interior items, in your opinion, have become obsolete and troublesome?