10 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Home or Office Decorating Projects
As we mentioned in our previous article, decorating is an art. It does not have fixed rules or processes that work every time. By paying attention to some basic points, you can make the most of this creative process. In this article, we will discuss some common mistakes to avoid during the decoration process. Avoiding these mistakes will help ensure that your renovation project, which may involve significant expenses, does not end in failure.
Decoration Mistakes
1. Neglecting the Entrance
First impressions are always important, and the entrance is where your home makes its first impression. Focusing renovation efforts on specific rooms while neglecting the entrance will have a negative impact on the overall appearance of your home.
2. Unplanned and Inappropriate Lighting
In many homes, you can see that lighting is provided by a single light source on the ceiling. However, this type of lighting structure will prevent you from getting the light you need for different situations. To avoid this mistake, the best choice is to create different lighting points and control these lighting points with different switches. Selecting some lighting elements with adjustable brightness, known as dimmable, is the best solution.
3. Decor that is completely harmonious
Imagine a decoration where everything in a room or the entire house is completely harmonious. Do you think that room would lack soul or confidence? Of course, you need to choose things that go well together, but that doesn’t mean you have to make everything match. Using contrasting colors and combining different patterns in a harmonious way is the best approach to correct this mistake.
4. All-White Furniture
This is a common mistake, especially in bedrooms and kitchens lately. Where does it say that all furniture must be white? Get rid of that idea and choose different colors. You can go for pastels or vibrant hues. If you must have white, create contrast in your upholstery or paint.
5. Don’t Lean Everything Against the Wall
Sometimes, in order to make better use of space, or to show off every piece of furniture, everything is leaned against the wall. Avoid making this mistake, especially in large rooms. Giving up this habit will help you create a more intimate and welcoming environment.
6. The Beige Invasion
Beige is one of the most commonly used colors due to its versatility, matching every color and every piece of furniture. Protect yourself from the beige invasion, especially in wall paint and kitchen furniture. Since you will be living in your home, use more vibrant or pastel colors according to your taste and preference. Use contrasting colors on different walls, or be even bolder and use wallpaper. Make your home unique to you; don’t make it look like everyone else’s home.
7. Don’t hoard
The desire to decorate your home with accessories can easily turn into a hoarding frenzy. Know your limits and where to stop. You know that identifying and obtaining what you need will eventually turn into a shopping spree, and you will end up with unwanted products that you and your home will have to hoard and store. If you don’t want to deal with listing items on second-hand shopping sites and trying to sell them, make sure you clearly define what you need and don’t fall for the sellers’ tactics. They always want to present their products to you and ensure you leave with a bag in hand. Under no circumstances should you purchase decorative items for your home that are not essential.
8. Single-Use Living Rooms and Dining Rooms
Don’t turn the largest and most beautiful areas of your home into dining rooms or sideboards just for entertaining guests. Make sure to use every area of your home.
9. Set Furniture
While purchasing furniture sets produced by manufacturers may be easy and affordable, they are not sufficient for proper decoration. Decoration should be achieved by combining different pieces you love, not by relying on the sets offered by manufacturers.
10. Lack of Subtle Wit and Humor
This is the biggest problem. Your home is your living space. It is where you find peace, play with your children, and experience both sadness and romance. Don’t try to decorate such a world with only seriousness. Don’t think of every piece as very serious and fixed. Always make room for small surprises or playful touches in your decor. Let your spouse’s mother think what she will.
