Throw This Out Immediately: 7 Things That Ruin Interior Design

We've already talked about what items can ruin interior design. Let's continue the topic and share tips from Western designers.

Inappropriate materials in finishing

For example, cheap paint on walls is noticeable right away: it doesn't apply well and peels off quickly, making the interior look untidy. It's better to spend more and choose high-quality and safe materials that will last long.

Too big or too small furniture

If furniture doesn't match the room size, the interior looks cluttered or incomplete. Before filling space with furniture items, measure the area.

Designers recommend leaving about one meter of free space between furniture items when possible. You can mark their placement on the floor to see if there's enough room.

Low-quality fabric upholstery

Furniture with fabrics made from a mix of natural and synthetic fibers—cotton and polyester—costs less. But even though this isn't entirely synthetic, the fabric still pills and looks untidy.

The issue can be fixed with a special shaver that trims pills. However, it's better to choose natural fabrics: linen, cotton, wool, or jute.

Small rugs

Rugs often don't match the space. Designers recommend choosing a rug that covers the entire seating area. The sofa should fully rest on the rug or stand on it with its front legs touching the rug.

Vertical blinds

Horizontal blinds are much better—these can be custom-made. Or replace blinds with sliding screens or shutters. An interesting idea is to hang a projector screen over the window. It's convenient for watching movies and no need to think of how to close the windows.

Short curtains

Even if you can't order curtains custom, they should fit your interior perfectly. It's good if the fabric is just a few centimeters short of touching the floor. Measure the distance from floor to ceiling in advance.

If the store doesn't have curtains of the right length, choose longer ones: they can always be shortened.

Bad lighting

The optimal choice for an apartment is light bulbs with a color temperature of 2700K, which provide soft warm light.

If the house is dark, add extra lighting sources: wall sconces and lamps won't clutter the space but will add coziness.