<p class="ingestion featured-caption">Some bedroom decorations and design choices can just add visual clutter. Andreas von Einsiedel/Getty Images</p><ul class="summary-list"><li><a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/bathroom-design-mistakes-how-to-fix-from-interior-designer">Interior designers</a> shared designs and other items they think people shouldn't have in bedrooms.</li><li>Low light fixtures and furniture that's too small can hurt a room's overall look.</li></ul><p>Although bedrooms aren't widely considered to be the heart of a home, most people spend a lot of time in them.</p><p>So, the stakes for designing them are high — the furniture, decorations, and even <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-colors-bedroom-this-year-2024-from-color-expert">wall colors</a> you choose can make or break the vibe and look of the space. </p><p>With that in mind, Business Insider asked interior designers what kinds of things people should <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/popular-interior-design-trends-that-dont-look-good-photos-2022-7">avoid having in a bedroom</a>. </p><p>Here's what they said. </p>