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TLDR:
Interior designer Manuella Moreira shared 10 home-decor mistakes she hates to see in people’s homes, including having a rug that’s too small, nightstands that don’t match the bed’s height, blank ceilings being a missed opportunity, light fixtures being seen as purely functional, drapery hardware being hung too low, too many of the same wood tones making a room look one-dimensional, boring powder rooms not being utilized creatively, warm and cool light temperatures in one space making it busy, buying the wrong-sized furniture, and matching metal finishes within a space.
Key Points:
- Rug should anchor furniture in a room and be as big as possible
- Nightstands should be within 2 inches of mattress height for proportion
Decor trends come and go, but some will always be faux pas. Manuella Moreira, an interior designer with 14 years of experience, shared her top 10 decor mistakes she hates to see in people’s homes. One common mistake she notices is having a rug that is too small for the space. Moreira recommends selecting a rug that is as big as possible to anchor the furniture and make the space feel larger.
Another mistake she points out is when nightstands are not the right size for the bed they are next to. Nightstands should be within 2 inches of the top of the mattress for easier reach and a more proportionate look.
In addition, Moreira emphasizes that a blank ceiling is a missed opportunity in a room. By adding wallpaper or contrast paint to the ceiling, you can add height, depth, and draw the eye up. Thinking of light fixtures only as functional is also a mistake according to Moreira. She suggests choosing fixtures that are sculptural and complement the architecture of the space.
Furthermore, hanging drapery hardware too low can sabotage the space. Drapes should kiss the floor and the rod should be hung as high as possible to add height to the window. Repeating too many of the same wood tones or metal finishes in a room can make it look one-dimensional and lacking in dimension.
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