I'm an interior designer. Here are 10 things in your living room you should get rid of.

Paynter RhedMay 1, 2024, 22:52 IST

I think homeowners should get rid of outdated wallpaper and excessive lighting in their living rooms.Photographee.eu/Shutterstock; SvitlanaR/Shutterstock

As an interior designer, I have a few tricks to replace a lot of outdated living-room trends.
Word art can look tacky and plastic outlet covers don't show much personality.

Movie and book collections need to go — or be concealed.

DVD collections can look cluttered.Cheevarut/Shutterstock

There's such a thing as too much lighting.

Believe it or not, too much lighting can be overwhelming and unnecessary.Pavel L Photo and Video/Shutterstock

Consider the scale of your room when you're getting a sofa.

Sofas that are too big or too small can throw off the entire room.ben-bryant/Getty Images

Get rid of outdated prints and colors.

You can update your trendy prints and colors yearly.Photographee.eu/Shutterstock

Word art and letters all over the wall can look too busy.

Opt for wall decor that isn't letter art.SvitlanaR/Shutterstock

You don't need overpowering window treatments.

Some people think you may need layers of curtains to block out light but that isn't always the case.Shawn Zhang/Shutterstock

Plastic light switches and outlet covers can be updated.

Attention to detail, including the light switch covers, shouldn't be forgotten.Warren Price Photography/Shutterstock

Gray isn't always the answer.

I'm not a fan of gray all over the living room.Followtheflow/Shutterstock

Invest in durable fabrics.

Acrylic fabrics are a good alternative, just know they won't feel as authentic as natural materials.Jodie Johnson/Shutterstock

Steer clear of shiny paint finishes.

Shiny paint is outdated and in need of retirement.K Neville/Getty Images

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