The 10 Most Common Mistakes Made During Decoration

The 10 Common Mistakes of Decoration

The same mistakes are made over and over during the interior renewal process. Being aware of these mistakes saves time and money.

1. Starting without planning: Before bringing the idea in your head to life, measurement, budget and material research should be done.
2. Choosing colour in a single light condition: Colour charts should be assessed separately in natural and artificial light.
3. Buying furniture without measuring: The "it looks like it fits" illusion is the most common mistake.
4. Choosing too small a rug: Small rugs fragment the space. At least the front legs of the sofa should be on the rug.
5. Filling every surface: Empty space is also a design decision. Negative space is restful for the eye.
6. Taking inspiration only from Pinterest: The real conditions of your life (children, pets, cleaning habits) should shape the design.
7. Using all lights at the same level: Ceiling, mid and floor lights should be used together to create depth.
8. Economising on paint quality: Cheap paint means more frequent renewal and higher labour costs.
9. Skipping the preparation stage: Without surface preparation, even the best paint falls short.
10. Making all changes at once: Proceeding step by step both reduces mistakes and eases the process of adapting to changes.