Interior designers reveal the 12 things in your home you should get rid of

Rachel MurphyMar 4, 2024, 22:15 IST

Some spaces could benefit from losing a few features and decor items.ppa/Shutterstock

We spoke with designers about the decorations they think people should remove from their homes.
Small rugs and artificial plants might make your space appear cheap or unfinished.

Home-design trends come and go, and there are some things that just don't work anymore.

From matching furniture sets to outdated accent walls, here are 12 things in your home you might want to get rid of, according to interior designers.

Consider swapping out pillows that match your sofa.

Use pillows to add color to your space instead.Ground Picture/Shutterstock

It's not an expensive change to make.WorldWide/Shutterstock

Sheer drapes might be best for some spaces.konganun/Shutterstock

Heavy drapes won't lighten your space.Serghei Starus/Shutterstock

You may want to hang a mirror instead.PlusONE/Shutterstock

Chair rails can look awkward in some spaces.Pipas Imagery/Shutterstock

Too much of the same wood can look drab.Nana_studio/Shutterstock

Some designers say a small rug can make your room look cheap.Ground Picture/Shutterstock

You might want to swap out your bathroom's tiles, especially if you want to resell your home.PC Photography/Getty Images

A fireplace should be a focal point.Joseph Hendrickson/Shutterstock

Artificial plants can cheapen the look of your home.Teek_int/Shutterstock

When you're shopping for furniture, there's no need to buy sets that perfectly match.pics721/Shutterstock