If every space is cluttered, your clever and trendy home decor doesn't matter. Clutter impedes space flow and makes design choices appear less deliberate.
Lighting may change the look and feel of a room. Bright, white lighting can make a room feel washed out and highlight any poor design choices.
The Family Handyman loves DIY furniture, but too much is too much. For instance, a handmade end table can spark conversation and complement other furnishings.
After a few months, trendy decorating can look tacky. Classical aesthetics may prevent Pinterest-inspired interior changes every other month.
Gallery walls fill blank walls in your home. Create your gallery wall with a specific vision in mind. Avoid filling empty walls with mass-produced art.
Your home's doorway makes the initial impression. A cluttered entryway is stifling and uncomfortable. Use these doorway design ideas to create a welcoming space.
We're not suggesting you decorate each room in the same style. That could make a house look cheap and staged. You don't want room-to-room incoherence.
It's time to shed the pattern, which is good in tiny doses but can become oppressive and distracting. Simplicity is best.
If you can, remove popcorn ceilings from your home. The rough, lumpy texture is hard to clean, hard to fix, and just looks horrible.
"Live, laugh, love" is a good life motto. But don't plaster the term on 14 surfaces in your home. Tacky "phrase" art