10 Common Decorating Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Decorating Master Class: 10 Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them

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1.      Your Dark Walls Need a Lift

      If you’ve been tempted by their elegance and drama but they’re making your room feel a little            closed-in, here’s how to dump the dungeon feeling. Good lighting is essential to reveal the tones          in saturated dark's. Multiple light allows you to control the light direction. Combine up lights and        down lights and don’t let the ceiling disappear into gloom. 

2.      Your Shelves Are Bursting at the Seams

      Putting every ornament you own on open shelves often leads to a distracting mishmash of                    nondescript items. Avoid highly patterned or textured backgrounds since they can be confusing            to the eye. 

3.      Your Sofa Is Pale and Interesting but Totally Impractical

       You somehow forgot that a dog, a cat, two toddlers, sticky fingers, raspberry cordial and pet hair          just don’t go with light sofas. Have the fabric professionally cleaned and treated. Be aware that            no stain proofing is infallible and that its effectiveness depends on the fabric.

4.    Your Vignettes Look Like Bargain Tables

        Vignettes like this are a lovely way to show off treasures and create character. 

        Start with an anchor piece and build from it. Asymmetry avoids a stiff, formal look.

5.    Your Family Room Doesn’t Feel Friendly

       Put seating close enough to encourage conversation rather than back against the walls.
6.    You Can’t Get the Hang of Hanging Art

 If art is a defining feature in your home, calling upon the services of a professional hanger is    a   good investment. A Common mistake is hanging art too high.

7.   Your White Kitchen is Practical but Lacks Warmth

  Appliances come in a rainbow of colors and styles, and cookware is designed to be seen. Don’t      hide all of this away in cupboards: Hang great-looking saucepans from wall hooks, leave a stack    of pretty dishes out on display or set a bowl full of fruits or veggies on the counter.

8.    Your Focal Points Are All Over the Place

   If you prefer to work with what you already have, decide what the focal feature will be and then     arrange existing furniture to direct attention toward it.

9.     You can’t Control Your Pillow Habit

   If you can’t sit on a sofa or lie on a bed without putting pillows on the floor, they lose their             purpose. Try to restrict pillows to two at each end of a sofa, one (or none) on an armchair and         three on a bed.

10.  You Haven’t Changed Anything in Years

Change bedding and pillows and move houseplants, chairs, lamps and rugs around. Re-position furniture for a fresh perspective – it’s cheap as well as fun! 

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