Luckily, thesedecor faux pascan be avoided.
Otherwise, you execute the risk of creating a sterile space that lacks personality.
This is the best way to avoid a sterile space that feels more like a hotel than a home.
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Good lighting transforms a space by enhancing its functionality and aesthetic appeal, Cooper says.
And without it, your home can look poorly thought out.
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Its one thing to fall in love with a new trend and want to incorporate it into your space.
Instead, select fewer but more meaningful pieces.
Parrish suggests considering your style and existing design theme so that you could enhance your space without overdoing it.
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Poor cabinetry can also end up costing you more to fix it later.
It will also add to a nice, everyday user experience.
But skewing small can make your home feel awkward and uncomfortable.
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Instead, always make time to measure.
Textured Walls
Textured walls are a surefire way to cheapen and date your home, says Novak.
Rather than live with a funny finish, she suggests investing in smoothing them out.
Without it, walls can have a knock-on effect that infiltrates the rest of your room.
It’s a big investment but worth it.
