12 things an interior designer with over 10 years of experience wouldn't have in her own space

Cheyenne LentzJan 16, 2024, 11:27 IST

Some home-decor trends don't impress interior designers. Artazum/Shutterstock

Interior designer Brooke Lang shared which decor pieces she would never have in her home.
Open kitchen shelving is impractical and a major dust collector.

Home design can be tough when you don't have the knowledge and skills of a professional designer.

To help, Business Insider asked Brooke Lang, principal designer at Brooke Lang Design, to share the decor items she would never have in her home.

Don’t go overboard with precious antiques.

Vintage touches can make a space stand out, but a little goes a long way. Ground Picture/Shutterstock

Open shelving usually attracts dust. Followtheflow/Shutterstock

Clear, acrylic furniture can easily break. FotoHelin/Shutterstock

Softer lighting options can be more inviting. alexrusso_snaps/Shutterstock

Ditch quote wall art for more unique decor. Albina Gavrilovic/Shutterstock

Distressed nightstands and dressers were popular for a while. photostocklight/Shutterstock

Paper shades are the only affordable window treatment. Maridav/Shutterstock

It's better to splurge on a rug that will actually fit your space. New Africa/Shutterstock

Don't be afraid to mix and match bedroom furniture. Artazum/Shutterstock

Tufted designs are visually and physically bulky. myboys.me/Shutterstock

Shiplap is wood paneling on interior walls. Joseph Hendrickson/Shutterstock

Laminate will never be as timeless as hardwood. Serghei Starus/Shutterstock