The Worst Mistakes You Can Make With Furniture (and how to fix them)

Have you done it all wrong? Did you put together your room and suddenly wonder, what happened? Mistakes in interior design are common. Especially when you decide to do it yourself. Let the experts (that’s up) weigh in and help you out. Follow these tips and either avoid common mistakes we’d all rather forget, or at least identify what what went wrong and find the perfect solution.

Wall Hugger

Don’t forget the middle of your room and you’ll avoid this common mistake. Some interiors bunch up the furniture against the walls. This creates an awkward flow to the room, and can even impact traffic. Sure, it might seem like a good idea at the time. But eventually you’ll need to move all throughout your space. Create an activated interior. Rather than making your room seem smaller, putting furniture in conversation with each other will make everything more dynamic.

Too Big to Fail?

Maybe the reason you’ve jammed all your furniture up against the wall is because it is too big for your space. Sometimes, huge statement pieces attract our attention because we believe they will add value to our space. What really adds value is harmony and dynamic energy. Think small is not for you? Reconsider. Because bigger furniture may be too big. In the end, you’ll lose the ability to move through your space, adjust its arrangement, or add to it in any meaningful way. Eventually, you’ll avoid the room altogether. Smaller furniture on the other hand can easily be moved, and what’s better, swapped out. If you tire of your current decor sooner rather than later, you may be wishing you had a smaller piece. And in the end, keeping things fresh and cycling new pieces in will help keep you invested in your home’s appearance.

Bad Balance

This one can happen pretty easily. Avoiding symmetry can be useful to create interest, but sometimes you’ll find that everything is bunched up on one side of your room. Find new ways to create balance. Everything doesn’t need to exactly match, but open up all the space in a room. A love seat can provide counterpoint to chairs. Or try creating zones for different activities.

What other mistakes did we miss? Let us know in the comments.