When you walk into a room, it will strike you as either feel-good or feel-drab. The perfect decor will set the tone for creating a harmonious living space. Decor has the power to affect our productivity, our mood, and even our personal interactions.
If you’re in the midst of styling your home, then keep an eye out for these common decorating mishaps.
Too Much Clutter!
When you look at a room which is full of all sorts of stuff, you have no idea where to look. It’s crucial to minimize clutter in order to make your guests feel at ease.
Clutter doesn’t just mean objects on your tables and counters. Clutter can also mean too much on the walls or shelves.
When it comes to decorating, usually less is more. If ever in doubt, use the Marie Kondo method. Ask yourself“Does this spark joy?” and if not, get rid of it!
Dark Walls
Unfortunately, even though dark wall paint may seem like a great idea in your head, it is always a bad idea. When you paint a wall a dark color, it absorbs all the light.
If you must paint your walls a darker color, opt for at least two shades lighter than the one you have in mind. Instead of black, go for a light charcoal. Thinking about red? Try a peach instead.
Fake Plants
When it comes to decorating your home, there is never a place where you can’t fit a plant. Greenery adds life and zest to a living space. However, don’t even think about cutting corners and decorating with fake plants.
There is no faster way to make your house look cheap than to fill it with plastic plants. If watering plants isn’t your thing, then opt for succulents or cactuses which require much less work.
Too Many Wires
Between your television, internet router, and all the other technology filling your home, you’re bound to have a few wires here and there.
However, it’s important that you hide them as best as you can. Wires make a home look uncleaned. If you’re not sure how to hide them, take a look online. You’ll find all sorts of tricks for hiding them in tubing or throwing a rug on top.
Extreme Themes
A lot of people love a certain color or a particular designer. However, it can quickly get out of hand without some self-restraint. Be careful not to get too carried away with a theme you love. Going overboard can be overwhelming to the eye and even lean towards being tacky. In the world of themed decor, think about adding accent pieces rather than making your home a museum.
