Interior designers share the 11 things in your living room you should get rid of

Cheyenne LentzApr 19, 2024, 21:22 IST

A living room can easily look cluttered if you don't design or organize it right.AsiaVision/Getty Images

We asked three interior designers to share items and trends they hate to see in a living room.
The designers said that fake plants and frilly, heavy drapes are outdated and need to go.

A living room should be a relaxing place to hang out, but sometimes it can become cluttered and crowded. Fortunately, there are things you can get rid of to free up some space and make your room feel more inviting.

Here are some things you should avoid having in your living room, according to interior designers.

Clear out any clutter from the living room.

Find a designated space for your clutter instead.Getty Images

Replace oversized furniture with smaller pieces.

A couch can be too big for a living room.hikesterson/Getty Images

Do away with fake flowers and plants.

If you can't keep a real plant alive, you're perhaps better off not having greenery in your space.Shutterstock

Too many throw pillows can make your living room feel cluttered.

Throw pillows can add a decorative element to your space, but having too many can cause your space to look crowded.Shutterstock

Consider swapping out mass-produced art for more original designs.

Original artwork is always great.FollowTheFlow/Getty Images

Beanbags can take up too much space.

Beanbags may be cozy, but they may not be the best choice for a living room.corners74/Shutterstock

Replace your massive DVD and CD collections with digital versions of your favorite content.

Some collections are best left packed away.Glow Images/Getty Images

Stacks of magazines and catalogs are just causing clutter, no matter how stylishly they're stored.

You may not actually ever read the magazines.Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock

Frilly draped curtains are relics of the past.

Heavy, layered curtains can weigh down your space.Shutterstock

Limit knickknacks to a few of your favorites.

Display your favorite pieces and store the rest.nicolamargaret/Getty Images

Not all vintage items are worth keeping, especially if they look worn or you don't like them that much.

If a couch is starting to look super worn, you might want to replace it.Shutterstock

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