Wondering what types of designs give pros the ick?

Keep reading to learn about six in particular, described in detail below.

are a major no-no.

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“Nothing is worse,” she says.

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Bulky Entertainment Centers

No design experts you to forgo a television in the living room.

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However, you certainly can do without a bulky entertainment unit, Fusco notes.

Getting the scale just right will pay off in the end.

One specific issue Mayer often notices with regard to furniture scale pertains to media consoles that are too small.

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“They have a way of aging a room faster than a standard dated light fixture.”