Everyone makes mistakeshere’s how to fix them.
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Creating a home you love can be a challenge.
So, its easy to lose sight of a few things and make some missteps.
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While seemingly minor, some mistakes canruin a room’s flowor cost you time and money.
But height is not the only thing to consider.
Dawson also tells me that curtains should be wider than the window (assuming there is enough room).
It’s a great trick!
Luckily, this common mistake is one of the easiest to fix.
If space allow for it, reposition the bed so it’s centered on the wall.
If thats not possible, put a small nightstand in the corner instead.
Then, put a lamp on the table to make the room look slightly larger.
Consider wooden doors that can be painted a bold color, adding a functional design element.
Dawson tells me its a no because it detracts from the beauty of the fireplace and mantle.
Let your fireplace shine as an architectural element, and implement the TV elsewhere.
The designer says one exception to this rule is a Samsung Frame Television.
Those actually look like real art when you are not using it as a TV.
They’re kind of miraculous.
Bad Plant Parenting
Not everyone has a green thumb.
So, if you fall into this category, youre better off going with faux plants explains Dawson.
Nothing looks worse than a ton of dead or half-dead plants lying around a room.
Or try somelow-maintenance houseplantsthat can tolerate a little neglect.
Wall decor is what grounds the space and brings the scale of the room into proportion.
Hunter suggests hanging art and mirrors at eye level.
It is always best to have multiple light sources so that light can be spread evenly, explains Hunter.
The designer suggests using layers of lighting.
For example, an overhead light, table lamps, floor lamps, and sconces.
Want to level up your lighting game further?
Hunter advises installing dimmer switches and always using soft white bulbs.
