6 most common decorating mistakes and how to avoid them

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While it's not so hard to correct home decorating mistakes, it's easier if we just avoid them altogether. So, to save money, time, and effort, we've listed some of the most common mistakes homeowners make. Read on to see what they are and, hopefully, we won't be making any one of them in the future.

Do not test the colors before painting the walls

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If you feel like giving your house a new look, do not rush to paint it in the first color that goes through your head. You should first understand how different tones work with lighting and furniture, so we advise you to ask for test samples before starting work.

Overstyle

While we'd love to include every single piece of furniture we've collected through the years, it's better if we edit what we have and only decorate with things that really matches the room, the style, and the space. Less is more, as they say.

Choose furniture of the wrong size

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Always measure the furniture you are buying to see if it would really fit into your home. You don't want to end up with a giant sofa that is taking up half the area of your living room!

Matchy-matchy

While matching your furniture is a safe way to go about your decorating, sometimes it's so much better if you stray away from the norm to create a little contrast.

Not enough lighting

Lighting is one of the most vital components in interior design. It doesn't just aid us to see, but it sets the mood for a room, too.

Speed ​​up the process

Stop, breathe, and relax. Decorating the house should be fun and exciting, so do not rush the process. Enjoy the planning, purchasing and installation. In the end, you'll thank yourself for it.

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