Are you guilty of any of these common decorating mistakes?
While decorating your home is a very personal art, there are certain principals of design that should be followed to help you decorate with success. Whether you're looking to furnish a newly renovated space or just refresh an existing room these dos and don'ts should help to get you started.
1. DON'T CHOOSE MATCHY-MATCHY ACCESSORIES
very bad idea 👎 ❌
good idea 👍✅
2. DON'T PAINT YOUR WALL WITH DIFFERENT COLOURS
Not cool ❌
very cool ✅
Painting or wallpapering an accent wall is still a popular way to decorate a room but some designers are over the trend.
"The trend of painting one wall of a room a different color is definitely outdated and I never recommend it to clients," said Soricelli. "If you love the color enough, paint the whole room."
You can also use accessories, pillows, or fabrics to add complementary colors to a space.
3. DO MIX OLD AND NEW
Even if you like the look of all-new furniture, add something else that's slightly aged to the space, such as a vintage clock, antique candlesticks or a weathered timber shelf. It stops the room from feeling too uniform.
4. DON'T PLACE ALL THE FURNITURE UP AGAINST THE WALLS
wrong ❌
right ✅
Unless you live in a tiny home or apartment, don't place all the furniture up against the walls. Bring pieces in, give the walls breathing space and use the whole room. This creates a better sense of flow and allows for a more fluid layout - especially
5. DO TAKE YOUR TIME
There is no need to rush and do all the decorating at once. The best spaces are those that have evolved over a few years.
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