An interior designer with 13 years of experience shares the 10 things she'd never have in her home

Cheyenne LentzJun 25, 2023, 19:02 IST

An interior designer shared the items and designs she'd never put in her own home.Shutterstock

Jennifer Walter, an interior designer, shared the decor items she'd never have in her own home.
Matching sets in bedrooms and kitchens are missed opportunities to add personality, she said.

Decorating your home can be simultaneously fun and overwhelming. Because so many trends come and go, it's more important than ever to know which decor items are worth the investment.

Jennifer Walter, the principal designer and owner of Folding Chair Design Co., has over 13 years of interior-design experience, so Insider asked her to share the pieces she'd never put in her own home.

Canvases with scenic photos or pop art can look more like stock images than home decor.

Walter avoids hanging printed canvases and orders reasonably priced pieces online instead.Shutterstock

Even though barn doors are popular, they don't necessarily work in every type of space.

Many people use barn doors to cover big walls, but Walter doesn't like them.Shutterstock

Tuscan kitchens can look dated and dark inside.

Tuscan kitchens have earthy tones and iron finishes.Shutterstock

School pictures and family photos shouldn't be a room's focal point unless you display them in a creative way.

People can display photos of their loved ones in original, aesthetically pleasing ways.Shutterstock

Halogen floor lamps can pose fire hazards. Luckily, there are many more glamorous options.

The 500-watt bulbs can reach temperatures above 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit.Shutterstock

Mixed flooring materials and synthetic wood finishes often clash.

Floors should be the same material, or at the very least, they should complement each other.Shutterstock

Matching furniture sets take away the opportunity to add personality to rooms.

You don't always want your headboard to match your dresser.Shutterstock

Metal window treatments can give rooms a sterile feel.

Walter prefers blinds with more texture.Getty Images

Wood signs with slogans on them aren't the best use of wall space.

Walter opts for vintage signs instead of wooden ones with slogans.Shutterstock

Sofas with cupholders tend to be bulky, and they typically don't exude style.

Sofas with cupholders and charging stations can feel oversized.Getty Images

12 of the best street-style outfits Taylor Swift has ever worn

Cookies on the Business Insider India website