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Interior designers reveal the biggest mistakes people make when they decorate their homes
Interior designers reveal the biggest mistakes people make when they decorate their homes
Talia LakritzJul 3, 2020, 01:21 IST
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Insider spoke to three interior designers to find out what people are doing wrong when they decorate their homes.
People often buy rugs that are the wrong size and orient them the wrong way.
Open storage leaves clutter exposed for everyone to see.
Interior designers have an eye for colors, patterns, and textures, as well as a great sense of how furniture works in a space. They can tell when something is off, whether it's the orientation of a rug or the amount of light in a room. They also know plenty of ways to make a space better that others might not notice or think of.
Insider asked three interior designers about the most common mistakes they see people make when decorating their homes. Here's what they had to say.
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People often choose rugs that are the wrong size or orientation.
Rugs should be big enough to hold all of the furniture.
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Buying furniture that matches too well results in a flat look.
It's too matchy.
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Open shelving often results in exposed clutter.
It's all out there.
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Rooms often don't have enough lighting.
One overhead light probably isn't enough.
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A room without decorative accessories doesn't feel complete.