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6 Decorating Mistakes That Always Make Interior Designers Cringe
04.08.2024 - 11:33 / thespruce.com / Megan McCarty
The thought of having a professional interior designer over to your home may sound like heaven—or a nightmare. Their trained eyes can spot a rug that’s too small or a generic piece of art in a heartbeat.
What else grinds their design-focused gears? We asked a handful of interior designers to reveal which decorating mistakes make them cringe the most.
Scroll on for six decorating gaffes they recommend avoiding, in the designers’ own words.
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“Spaces can feel cringe when everything is too matchy-matchy. Items can be related, but not identical. For furniture, it's okay to look at the same furniture company, but maybe change up the collections.” –Leigh Herr, interior designer at Mackenzie Collier Interiors
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“You can have the best interior design in the world, but if you have product packaging, mail, and small appliances out in plain view, your space will look undone.” —Mackenzie Collier, owner and founder of Mackenzie Collier Interiors
"Open shelving can be beautiful, but it requires thoughtful styling. Too many small knick-knacks can create a cluttered and chaotic look." –Patrice Rios, owner of Patrice Nichole Studio in Austin, Texas
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«One major faux pas is furniture that's scaled wrong for the space—either too large, making the room feel cramped, or too small, leaving it looking sparse and uninviting.» —Patrice Rios, owner of Patrice Nichole Studio in Austin, Texas
“Scale is crucial in design. A sofa that's too large or too small for a room, artwork that doesn't appropriately fill wall space, or a rug that's the wrong size can all disrupt the balance and
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