Decor mistakes that make designers cringe
We are all guilty of it – splurging on a decor update to bring your space into the “now” Before you do though, have a look at the below tips to make sure you’re doing things right!
| 1) Buying fabric online Yes it’s true that you can get a great deal online but it’s always better to be able to see the pattern in person. Colours can look very different on a screen than in person, and it’s important to be able to feel the fabric and see the scale of a pattern in real life.  |
2) Over-accessorizing You’ve heard of the fashion rule about taking off one accessory before heading out of the house – it’s the same in decor. While we all love nice collectibles and original items to showcase, having too much going on is overkill – scale back and let the room shine!  |
3) Not letting go Redecorating is stressful! There are so many styles, colours, choices and ideas out there that it can be very overwhelming. But when you relax a little and start to trust your own instincts, that’s when the creativity will flow and you’ll come up with something very unique!  |
4) Picking quantity over quality Decorating can get really expensive, but it’s important to take your time and save for those quality pieces that will last you. Even if you buy 1 item every year, in 5 years, you’ll have 5 quality pieces. Poor quality shows and although you’ll have a finished room fast, you’ll need to buy replace everything in a few years. 
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5) Not choosing the right scale The number 1 mistake in home design is not considering the scale of the pieces in relation to the size of the room. A tiny pendant light in a room with 20ft ceilings or a massive sofa crammed into a living space won’t do the room justice. Rooms come in all shapes and sizes and there is a solution for all of them!  |