22 Jul Living Room Design Mistakes Everyone Makes

Between selecting furniture, experimenting with paint swatches, and positioning art, there are hundreds of small decisions that go into styling the perfect space. Even the slightest misjudgment, like hanging artwork too high or choosing paint in a gloss rather than matte finish, can have a surprising effect on a room.

1.Buying Décor That’s the Same Height

Without sounding like a drama queen, scale and proportion are the holy grail of design, If everything is the same size or if everything is either too big or too small, your room will read like a hot mess. The easiest trick is to think of your space as a city and fill it with a combination of heights and proportions. Look at any cityscape and you’ll find this intriguing mix of scale and a unique blend of fascinating shapes—that’s what you want to nail!

2.Styling Dark Furniture in a Small Space

Finding the perfect décor for a small apartment space can be a serious design challenge. One key mistake in small rooms: dark furniture. Many people tend to lean toward heavy, bulky, and dark furniture pieces. While it might seem like a harmless choice, dark décor instantly makes a room feel cramped and cumbersome. When it comes to small-apartment living, we need to go for lighter fabrics and finishes that will lift the space, Opt for sofas or curtains in linen or lightweight fabric, and choose a light-reflecting color palette.

3.Choosing the Wrong Rug Size

Rugs can completely transform a room and create a point of interest, but it can be hard to judge the right size for your home. My greatest pet peeve? Small rugs. I see it virtually every day, and it pains me, especially when it’s so easily avoided. A living room rug should really ground the whole seating around it. It tells everyone that this is where the conversation is. A small rug makes it feel disjointed and really cheapens everything. As a rule of thumb, a rug should be big enough to fit at least two chairs or sofa legs on

4.Following Design Trends

Make your space personal. Ask yourself, What does the space mean to me? What are the colors and textures I love, and what is the feeling that I want to have when I get home? Push trends aside, and make design choices based on your personal aesthetic to create a space that you’ll love for years to come.

5.Having One Light Source

Lighting decisions might seem like a practical part of the design process, but it’s an aspect people often misjudge. Lighting is incredibly important to any space. When lighting is washed over you from above, it can be unflattering and harsh, While overhead lighting often seems like the most obvious choice, the best spaces have a plethora of light sources to create various ambiances.