Common Design Mistakes to Avoid Articles | Interior Design

By: Darren Williger

You don’t have to be an expert designer to design a comfortable and alluring room. After all, only you know what you actually like, and what you dislike better than anyone else, so you really are the best choice, of designer for your own room.

However, there are a few common mistakes which should be avoided when designing any new place:

• Plain color schemes.
• Lining furniture around the walls.
• Failing to repeat colors and fabrics throughout the room.
• Buying the wrong furniture.
• Placing pictures too high on the walls.
• Mish-mashed collectibles.
• Dead plants.

The most essential thing to remember when redesigning a room is to buy the right furniture. Accumulating too much furniture or big pieces can make a room look and feel much smaller than it actually is. However, if your room size can handle matching sets than go for it otherwise, only select few pieces that will enhance the space and not take it over.

Once you have chosen your furniture, it’s the time to find out the best way to place it in the room. Do not line everything up against the wall. Bringing the furniture away from the walls, and pulling it together can crate a cozy and intimate seating area that is both pleasing to the eye and comfortable for conversation.

When hanging artwork, always remember to: “position the center of the piece 5 to 5 ½ feet from the floor (even if you have a cathedral ceiling)”. Less is always more when it comes to artwork. Display the prints you have, don’t put them out of sight.

Color plays a vital role in setting a specific environment within a room. And don’t be fooled by the thought that leaving your walls white will make the room look larger – it won’t. Instead deep colors will make a striking effect while enhancing all of your décor. So, go for bold colors.

Replace old and out-of-date ornaments and collectibles. Get rid of dead plants and remember to update your décor with a few new decorative or trendier items.

Finally, ensure that your lighting is suitable for the room setting. You can’t have too many lights everywhere. However, you should set up common lighting; task lighting and accent lighting to meet your requirements.

Now remember to avoid these common decorating mistakes. Okay, get up now and have some fun!