Common Interior Design Blunders to Avoid
Most people decorate their own homes, which usually consists of blending their personal taste and items they’ve accumulated over the years in place of seeking professional advice or thoughtfully planning out how to craft a well-balanced room. While this may work for some people, neglecting to think through the color scheme, upholstery, furnishings, and décor of one’s room is an easy way to make common interior design mistakes that may hold the space back from being everything you’d hoped for. Check out these common interior design blunders to avoid making when you go to update a room in your home.
Having Too Much Furniture
When it comes to furnishing a room, less is more. A room should never be so crowded with furniture that it’s difficult to navigate around. Furniture should be carefully positioned, so that the space is maximized for both comfort and function. If you feel like your room is cramped or flows awkwardly, try removing a piece of furniture and see if it helps.
Furniture That’s Too Small or Too Big
Before you buy new furniture for a space, be mindful of the room’s size. Bulky, heavy furniture will overpower a small room, while petite pieces may get lost in a large, open area. Don’t trust your natural eye alone to know the appropriate size of furniture to purchase. Measuring the room itself as well as the pieces you intend to integrate into it will ensure that everything fits before you bring it home. This is particularly important for area rugs that can completely throw off the feel of a room if not the right size.
Bad Lighting
To create warmth, depth, and a cozy atmosphere to any room in your home, layering light sources is a must. One primary light source simply won’t cut it. To layer the lighting in your space, make use of a combination of task lighting, such as table or desk lamps, accent lighting, such as wall sconces and track lighting, and ambient lighting, such as floor lamps and recessed lighting. This will keep your room well-lit and inviting.
Everything Matching
Having a cookie-cutter presentation that looks like it was picked off of the furniture store showroom without any personal touches or interesting details isn’t what any person wants for their home. Rather than buying complete matching sets of furniture that can seem dated or uninspiring, try mixing and matching pieces that complement each other without looking identical. This is a simple way to make your home feel cozy, while at the same time adding your own unique style.
Clutter
Perhaps the most common interior design faux pas is filling a room with too much stuff. When it comes to designing a room that is well-balanced, attractive, and welcoming, spaciousness is key. Restore the order and openness of your room by getting rid of any item that doesn’t fit well or serve a specific purpose. You’ll feel better and the room will undergo an instant transformation.
Choosing Paint Before Furnishings
You may have a particular paint color in mind for your walls, but fight the urge to break out your brushes until after you pick out your furniture and fabric. It’s much easier to find the perfect shade of paint to complement your area rug and throw pillows than the other way around. The same goes for light fixtures, hardware, and flooring.
Find More Interior Design Blunders to Avoid
Now that you know what not to do when decorating a room in your home, let the experienced design team at Matter Brothers Furniture find the perfect pieces to bring your space to life. Visit us at one of our five convenient locations in the Sarasota area or contact us today to see how we can help your room reach its full potential.
