The experts have spoken.
Below, Southern experts share some of the biggest living room decorating mistakes that they come across often.
Harrison likes to position her rugs 18 to 24 inches away from the surrounding walls.
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Anything smaller will make the area feel unfinished and unbalanced!
You want your living room to encourage conversation.
Even in a smaller room, this is rarely the best use of space.
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Start there and center your coffee table on it, Adams instructs.
The space will feel so much more conducive to entertaining and everything will actually fit!
Laura Williams, the founder ofATX Interior Designin Austin, Texas, agrees.
Choosing Furniture That’s Too Large
Ensure that your furnishings arent too oversized for your space.
Displaying Too Many Small Decor Pieces
Dont let your living room become overwhelmed withstuff, Williams says.
Dont rush to hang upbig box store piecessolely to cover those bare walls.
It doesn’t have to be an original piece that breaks the bank.
