Decorating Mistakes-and How to Avoid them
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Mistake #1: Putting everything you love in the Living Room
Edit, edit, edit. Count the number of objects on the coffee table, how many rugs are on the floor, the number of framed photos and knickknacks on mantels, shelving…Try to group similar collections in a single spot. Editing is a way to make your favorite pieces stand out.
Mistake #2: Choosing furniture that doesn’t play well with others
Not understanding the importance of scale and proportion is one of the biggest mistakes. Height is very important, things should not be too big for the room. Don’t pair a small, delicate antique love seat with a huge oeverstuffed chair – the loveseat will feel overshadowed. Its good to have multiple seating areas rather than just one.
Mistake #3: Bankrupting yourself for the perfect wallpaper
Its not a good idea to wallpaper an entire room, which can be expensive and make a space feel crowded and busy. Choose a focal surface like the area behing the bed so the print stands out and the room still feels open and airy.
Mistake #4: Remembering what’s inside and outside
Its important that rooms feel right for the environments they are in. In a hot climate, let rooms feel slightly empty. The sense of space and plain floors is very cooling. Different climates dictate how a place should feel.
Mistake #5: Getting everything to go together
Relying too heavily on the idea of matching. Decorate you home the same way you put together an outfit: textiles, finishes and furnishings that work together to create an interesting yet unified collection that reflects your style.
Mistake #6: One-Stop shopping
Purchasing all their furniture for one room from the same store or the same time period, it makes things easier yes but it makes the room feel impersonal. The best rooms will mix old and new from different designers, stores, craftsmen or regions. That way, the room has a soulful and spirited vibe that looks like the room has evovled over time.