Interior design is a true art form. However, as with all practices, there are guidelines to follow and mistakes to avoid. If you’re transforming a room or incorporating new furniture and decor, you’ll want to stay away from common pitfalls. Below are a few errors homeowners make that you should know so you can steer clear of them and create a space you love.

What Are the Most Common Interior Decorating Mistakes? 

1. Disrupting Balance

Size and shapes play a role in creating a balanced room. If you use an area rug that’s too small or large, you can create the illusion of too much or not enough space. An oversized sofa paired with a too-small coffee table and odd-sized furniture will create disorder, and recklessly pairing circular and square furniture can create problems.

Start with your core pieces. Find an area rug that leaves at least three feet of space between each wall. Next, pick a coffee table shape and position your sofa and chairs around it. You can then add light pieces of decor that fit into this balanced design.

2. Hanging Too Much Art

A beautiful painting can be the focal point of the room. However, it can also be an eyesore if crowded among other pictures or improperly placed.

First, start with an essential piece of art that fits comfortably over the mantle or on the wall. You can then mix and match other sized pictures around it. It’s helpful to choose similar frame sizes and colors to create cohesion. To ensure you don’t put too many holes in the wall, first use paper cutouts of all the frames so you can easily move them around to find the best layout.

3. Creating a Narrow Theme

Creating a theme may seem logical, but it’s limiting in the long run. Expanding your design in the future can be difficult, and you’ll often have to choose furniture based on form rather than function and comfort.

Instead, choose a color palette. It can be thematic in its own way and allow you to create a functional mood that you can add to and subtract from in the future.

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