I’m an interior designer – there are seven mistakes that make homes look rubbish & I’m sick of seeing them
DECORATING your home isn’t always as easy as it seems.
There are loads of common mistakes that can instantly ruin the overall look of a room and can be pricey to put right.
Luckily, interior designer Vivien recently revealed seven of the worst mistakes that will make your home look rubbish.
So if you’ve got any of these in your home, it might be time to redecorate.
Mismatched flooring
Sometimes the flooring in your home is simply out of your control, especially if you’re renting.
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The pro explained: “If you have mismatched flooring it can make the space look disjointed and uncoordinated.”
But if you don’t have the budget to make the floors match you can try a large area rug to help make it feel more seamless or even stick on flooring.
Everything the same height
The height of your furniture probably isn’t something you put much thought into, especially for things like sofas, coffee tables and beds.
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But if all of your furniture is the same height “it can look boring and flat,” according to the pro.
Try and mix in different heights for a more dynamic space that looks loads more posh.
Not having houseplants
“If you’re not adding any greenery to your space you’re missing out big time,” Vivien said.
Not only do plants add life and colour to a space but they have loads of hidden benefits as well.
The pro explained: “If you don’t have any green in your space it’s going to look very one dimensional and it can inadvertently make a space look feel quite sterile.”
Too many DIY projects
No one loves a DIY project quite as much as we do, but they only count if you actually finish them.
Taking on too many DIY projects will mean that your home constantly looks messy and unfinished.
“I’m not saying don’t DIY, just be mindful about the projects that you take on,” the interior designer said.
Not measuring before you buy
Impulsively buying décor for your home might be ok if it’s a pillow or a lamp, but when it comes to furniture measuring is key.
Vivien said: “Most times the perception we have in our space is easy off from reality, then you end up with something too big or too small.”
Matching furniture sets
It might be easy to get your bed, bedside tables and wardrobe from the same shop, but the truth is matching sets look cheap.
That doesn’t mean you have to spend more money on unique pieces, but taking the time to find furniture that’s different that still compliments each other will instantly make your home look more expensive and designer.
The wrong light-bulbs
It’s bad news if you’ve got cool temperature light-bulbs in your home, “this might be the design sin that bothers me the most,” the pro said.
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“They give off a very harsh light and it can feel clinical and sterile and they’re just not pleasant to be around.
“Warm temperature light-bulbs have a warmth to them they give off a softer light that is much more inviting,” Vivien explained.