I’m an interiors expert, the three things you need to banish from your home to stop it looking so cheap
WHEN it comes to making a house a home, everyone has a different opinion about interior design.
However, one expert has revealed the three things you should remove from your home if you want a more high-end look.
Before you start throwing out your bed or sofa, it’s worth noting that it is often smaller items that can give off the wrong impression.
According to expert Daniel Ufland, you can easily address these.
The co-founder of interior styling app Flitch has even offered his advice to make your home a more aesthetically pleasing space.
QUOTE ARTWORK
If you lived through the noughties, you probably have visited one home with the infamous ‘live, laugh, love’ artwork.
Unsurprisingly, quotes like these can not make your home look dated but also cheap.
Daniel explained: “These often come across as cliché and twee, and they lack the sophistication of more timeless art pieces.”
“Additionally, these pieces can quickly become outdated and may not resonate with everyone’s taste, detracting from the space’s overall aesthetic.”
Instead of using these in your home, the Flitch co-founder suggests hanging a mix of paintings, photographs and art to brighten your space.
He continued: “Choose art that speaks to your personal style and complements your home’s colour palette and decor.”
Even better, you can pick prints up and secondhand art for less than a tenner.
For those that can’t give up the motivational quotes, Daniel says to include them ‘sparingly’ and make sure they work with the rest of home.
Lack Of Cohesion
Renovating your home can be expensive, with most of us having to spread out decorating over several months.
Though this can save you a small fortune, mismatched styles, conflicting colour schemes, and haphazard decor choices can often make your home feel disjointed.
Even worse, it can make it look cheap – no matter how much money you spent.
Rather than starting over, the interior expert says to make your home look as cohesive as possible with similar styles and colour palette throughout.
He told press: “Choose a theme or aesthetic that reflects your personal taste and stick to it when selecting furniture, decor, and paint colours.
“Consider creating a mood board or design plan to ensure all elements work harmoniously.
Daniel also suggests investing in key pieces, such as rugs or artwork, to help bring the theme together.
Too Many Artificial Plants
Many of us struggle to keep plants alive, with artificial ones often being an easy alternative.
However, having too many faux plants can make your space look tacky – according to the interiors expert.
Instead of banishing all of them, Daniel says to incorporate a variety of low-maintenance plants throughout your home.
These include snake plants, pothos and succulents, which can be place in different rooms to add a pop of colour and some natural ambience.
If you still want to use artificial plants, the Flitch co-founder says to use them sparingly in your space.
He added: “‘The difference between a cheap-looking home and a luxurious one often lies in the details.
“By investing in quality artwork, keeping their design scheme in mind, and adding live plants, homeowners can transform their living spaces into stylish and inviting retreats.”
We wish we’d known this before we made over our space.
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