Light carpet in the living room?
A white couch with kids and pets?
Some lessons have to be learned to be truly understood.
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Most of the time, design regrets have to do with form versus functionality.
According to interior designerAndy Weier, each regret can be considered a valuable lesson learned.
Are you interested to see what the pros would do differently?
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We spoke to three interior designers to get the scoop on what they regret in their homes.
Heres what they had to say.
First is theblack grout in the shower.
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It’sa lotof work to keep it clean and combat the efflorescence," he says.
“The scrubbing saves me a trip to the gym.”
Waxed Limewash Walls in the Bathroom
Another bathroom-related regret from Weier is thelimewash walls.
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At least you don’t see it with regular paint or tile… although maybe that’s evenworse?
Ultimately, they still love how the walls look, and wed have to agree.
Beyond a slight nuisance, theyre taking waxed limewash walls in the bathroom as a design lesson learned.
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However, dusting the accent wall is more laborious than anticipated.
This backyard living wall is one of Weiers biggest regrets in their recently renovated backyard space.
“It requires using a long garden hose with an extension wand and slowly watering plant by plant.
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Still waiting for this daily water ritual to feel zen and not like a major chore!
It was expensive and not functional,” she says.
“Leather is hot and sticky in the summer and freezing in the winter.”
Then, choose something more comfortable and functional for your larger sofas.
