Warning: This might give you buyers remorse.
Its even harder to follow them all, whether or not youre a pro.
Below, five designers spill the six expensive decorating mistakes that make them cringe the most.
Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
In most cases, you should also leave at least the front feet of your furniture on your rug.
On a related note, people also tend to get the furniture scale wrong.
The same idea applies tolightingas well.
A well-designed home should feel curated, not like it came straight out of a catalog, explains Earman.
This is important for creating ambiance and also doing so safely (no tripping over cords!).
Non-Functional Pieces
Were all inspired by stunning interiors from Pinterest and magazines (likeSouthern Living!
), but the truth is that editorial designs dont always translate well into real life.
McKenzie and Vyas define non-functional pieces as ones that simply dont make sense for the space as well.
McKenzie and Vyas observe.
Inconsistent Flooring
This isnt about atiled bathroomattached to acarpeted bedroompracticality has to be the first priority.
Too Many Knick-Knacks
What makes this mistake expensive isntwhatitems youre buying buthow manyitems youre buying.
