I'm an interior decorator. Here are 10 things I'd never have in my living room.

Kelly KrugerMar 19, 2024, 06:32 IST

As an interior decorator, I recommend avoiding small rugs and plastic vertical blinds.yampi/Shutterstock

As an interior decorator, I value comfort and cohesion when it comes to designing a living room.
Loose couch cushions can create a frustrating maintenance routine as they need to be rearranged.

As an interior decorator, there are some items I'd stay away from when designing a living room.

Here are 10 things I'd never have in my living room.

A small rug can detract from the room's cohesion and make it appear smaller.

A rug that's too small can make it look like the furniture is floating around it.Artazum/Shutterstock

A futon usually isn't as comfortable as a regular sofa.Ground Picture/Shutterstock

Vertical plastic blinds can look cheap.kunmom/Shutterstock

Make separate work and relaxation areas in your living room.New Africa/Shutterstock

Bright-white overhead lighting might not feel inviting.Vania Zhukevych/Shutterstock

Dangling wires can make a living room look worse than it did before.Kinek00/Shutterstock

Consider the comfort of the furniture you buy.VAndreas/Shutterstock

Gallery walls can be a bit much.Ground Picture/Shutterstock

Loose back cushions will need to be rearranged regularly.Aspects and Angles/Shutterstock

Small throw blankets can be impractical.myboys.me/Shutterstock