5 Interior Design Mistakes You Don’t Even Know You Are Making

Designing a home is fun and tedious at the same time. It also requires knowledge to do it right. Simple design mistakes can make you miss out on achieving that Pinterest look or even more space. Unfortunately, many people don’t even realize they’re making these errors. It could be something minor, like buying a big rug or a small painting.

Well, this will make more sense if we give you examples of the mistakes made while designing a house.

So, let’s dive in.

1. Following Design Trends 

It’s okay to go for the contemporary look. But obsessing too much with it can end up being a bad thing in the long run. The interior design industry is quickly evolving, and the new thing you just got will soon be replaced with something else.

The best thing to do is to mix a small element of the latest trends, with a classic or traditional look.

PS: This depends on your financial ability. If you’re comfortable buying essential tools for home now and then, you can go for the all-modern look.

2. Pushing All the Furniture to the Wall

This is one of the common interior design mistakes that people make unknowingly. And it’s a pet peeve of many designers. Many people think that pushing all the furniture against the room makes the house appear bigger. On the contrary, it makes a home feel unwelcoming and disconnected. Even pulling your furniture off the wall by half an inch can make a huge difference. These mistakes of design are rather common.

If you can’t pass popcorn around the room or comfortably place your tea on the coffee table, then you need to rethink your furniture arrangement.

3. Overstuffing Your Rooms

Putting too much furniture in your space makes it feel cramped. This mistake in design is mostly made in an effort of fitting in a certain lifestyle. 

For example, if you want to start working from home and you don’t have an office, what do you do? Squeeze your office desk in your bedroom or sitting room. 

This can end up being such a huge mistake. Always remember that regardless of the situation, your home needs to feel balanced

In cases where you need to save on space, less is more. Have pieces that are versatile, for instance, a bedroom desk that serves as a nightstand.

This applies to all storages around the house. For example, many people make closet design mistakes because they think all the clothes have to fit in, while that’s just a belief. It’s okay to create storages under your bed or sofa for clothes you don’t wear often.

4. Ordering Wrong Size Appliances 

This is among the leading kitchen design mistakes. It happens all the time. You end up with oversized or undersized refrigerators, ovens, cabinets or microwaves.

To avoid this mistake, measure the space where you’ll fit the appliance before you go shopping.

5. Buying Your Furniture from One Place

When you visit a furniture shop and find a display that looks like your ideal room, it’s very tempting to go with the whole package. However, this removes the spark of adding some character to your space. Buying a matching bedroom set makes your bedroom feel more like a showroom. Take your time to fill your house. Don’t be in a rush.

Final Call

Home designing is comprehensive, and it’s beyond buying the cute things we see online and placing it in our space. You need tips on how to place furniture correctly, to utilize the space as well as have great lighting in the house.

We hope you learned a few design mistakes to avoid the next time you’re glamming your home. If all this sounds too complex, it’s better to ask for help from a friend of a professional.

What design mistake are you guilty of? Tell us in the comment section. 

Author’s bio: 

Kevin is a content writer for about 3 years. He studied Design and Arts at College in Pennsylvania. A fan of home interior design and, he has taken it upon himself to spread his love for decorating homes by informing people on some of his ideas through his articles.

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