And neither should you.
Designing a room is only half the battle.
So, a do-not-shop list can be just as important as a shopping list.
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However, unless theyve been passed down from Grandma, quality antiques can come with a steep price tag.
Still, interior designerLindley Arthursays that she would never buyor recommend buyinga faux antique.
There is simply no recreating the quality, or the beauty of the wood grain and original hardware.
We want the design of a room to flow naturally with all elements working in harmony.
These chairs are usually bulky, out of style, and difficult to coordinate with other upholstery pieces.
Particle Board Furniture
DesignerMonika Nessbachprioritizes quality and longevity when shopping for furniture.
For this reason, she avoids particle board furniture like the plague.
Instead, furniture in more solid wood and metal materials is better to rely on.
This doesnt mean that Nessbach condemns any and all outside-thebox furniture choices, though.
Still, she doesnt recommend it for the future and avoids it in the present.
Too prim and perfect, this man-made stone doesnt compare to the natural stuff, says Schmitz.
Embrace the beauty and accept the imperfections that come with natural stones.
