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\u201cMaking sure a room is lit correctly is a challenge. Lighting can make or break a space. A professional lighting designer is recommended, but if you are doing it yourself, be sure to work on three levels of lighting: ceiling lights for washing surfaces like tables and artwork, and lamps for floor to provide ambient lighting throughout the room, lighting tasks such as table lamps or reading lights for specific tasks such as reading or working.\u201d –Nicole Hollis<\/em> Nicole Hollis, Inc<\/em><\/p>\n Don’t measure your space<\/p>\n “You don’t measure the room correctly, so the furniture doesn’t fit. How do you avoid this predicament? Measure twice, then measure again!” –Joy Mueller<\/em> Joy Mueller Interiors<\/em><\/p>\n Bring in an interior designer too late<\/p>\n \u201cA common mistake in interior design is that people don’t bring in designers early enough in the process. We have to be there right away after you say to yourselves, ‘We’re ready to make these changes,’ or ‘We want to remodel or remodel the house.'” Oftentimes, clients reach out after they’ve bought the home and fire a contractor to renovate the kitchen and bathrooms. About a third of the way into construction, new homeowners are overwhelmed with all the decisions they need to make, as well as thinking about furnishing afterward. Contact when you’re in escrow or When you complete a warranty, and don’t fire a contractor until you talk to the designer first.” – Mandy Cheng,<\/em> Mandy Cheng Design<\/em><\/p>\n Furniture that is too small or too large<\/p>\n \u201cUnderstanding size is always a challenge, even for seasoned designers. The one thing I see people do often is put something too small or too bulky in a room that takes away from its functionality and takes away its aesthetics. If you know you need a huge partition for your Super Bowl parties, don’t Forget to think about the size of the coffee table and the rug that will accompany it. An 8 x 10 rug will probably look like a postage stamp paired with most modern partitions, although it may seem a reasonable size for a room. (My general rule is with rugs and sofas, specifically, is that the sofa should sit completely on the rug, leaving at least one foot of space on all sides, and the rug should either be centered in a room with at least two-thirds of each upholstered piece sitting on top of it, or be a small accent located in front of the sofa, with coffee table upstairs.)\u201d –<\/em>Martha Mulholland<\/em><\/p>\n Incorrectly hung art<\/p>\n \u201cThe art hanging is very high. This is a pet peeve of mine. For some reason, most homeowners think they should hang art higher and therefore seem more important. Really your art should be hanging at eye level so you can really see the main part of the art very well. Also, avoid placing a single piece of art on the wall. This would seem very static and uninteresting.\u201d – Alexa Hampton<\/em><\/p>\n Not to risk<\/p>\n \u201cIn my opinion, the biggest mistake people make is not taking risks. They are afraid to try something new or go into something they haven\u2019t seen before. This is something that causes everyone\u2019s homes to look the same. My advice is to take some time before you start, and collect photos and clippings from Things you love, testing paint colors and looking at them at different times of the day in different lights, maybe even different seasons. Then go for it!\u201d – Francis Merrill,<\/em> Wraith Design<\/em><\/p>\n Being very<\/em> Maximalist<\/p>\n \u201cToo many patterns, florals, and prints everywhere can bother the eye. Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing,\u201d Coco Chanel famously said. \u201cI think that can be applied to interior design as well.\u201d –Joy Mueller<\/em><\/p>\n unequal distances<\/p>\n \u201cA common mistake when arranging a room is not thinking about symmetry. It creates balance and allows everything to align, from lighting to furnishings. To create symmetry, draw a line in the middle of the room and measure to make sure they are the same on both sides. Then start putting the furniture to work. From the center line outwards.\u201d – Nicole Hollis<\/em><\/p>\n accent walls<\/p>\n “Ah, the accent wall. I hate them. (In general – there are always exceptions!) Unless you’re doing some cool color blocking like Le Corbusier or decorating an office or restaurant where they make more sense, stay away from the feature walls. They feel a lack of commitment. , fear, and often make the remaining unadorned walls in a room look sad and forgotten. They can also make a room feel off-balance.” – Martha Mulholland<\/em><\/p>\n Skip the rug<\/p>\n \u201cNot using carpet pads under the rugs, sliding inside the furniture! Every rug should have a rug pad for safety. It\u2019s inexpensive and worth it!\u201d-Joy Mueller<\/em><\/p>\n Vogue magazine<\/em>favorite<\/p>\n \u201cMaking sure a room is lit correctly is a challenge. Lighting can make or break a space. 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