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6 Mistakes to Avoid When Decorating Your Apartment, According to Pros
30.08.2024 - 19:16 / thespruce.com / Sarah Lyon
Whether you're moving into your first apartment or your fifth, it's always helpful to brush up on what types of decorating mistakes you will want to be sure to avoid.
We spoke with four interior designers who cited six of the main issues that they come across when working with apartment-dwelling clients. Take note of what not to do so that you can then decorate your place to the fullest.
Just because your apartment is somewhat compact doesn't mean you should order a small-sized rug that sits awkwardly in the middle of the room, Danielle DiBernardo, the founder of Danielle Interiors, says.
A good rule of thumb to remember is to make sure the front legs of your furniture rest on top of the rug, DiBernardo says.
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When it comes to furniture pieces, you do want to plan to size down. Keep in mind that a piece like a traditional 82-inch console may appear extremely large in an apartment living room, for example, and a full three-seater sofa may be out of the question.
«Oftentimes, people try to transfer their larger pieces from their previous home and find that the furniture just looks squished,» Jill Wheeler, the founder of Birch Hill Interiors, explains.
Therefore, adequate planning ahead of time is key so that you don't load items that you won't need into the moving truck. Danielle Domingues, the founder of Collins & Co Interiors, uses a top-down space plan to better understand how to fit everything in a space when she works with clients.
«A 60-inch round table and a 48-inch round may not sound to be that different, but will make a huge difference in the feel and flow
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