Throw It Out Immediately: 7 Things That Ruin Interior Design

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

Inappropriate materials in finishing

For example, cheap paint on walls is noticeable immediately: 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 last long.

Too large or too small furniture

If the furniture is disproportionate to the room, the interior looks cluttered or, on the contrary, unfinished. Before filling the space with furniture items, measure it first.

Designers recommend leaving about one meter of free space between furniture items whenever possible. You can mark their positions on the floor to understand if you have enough room.

Low-quality fabric upholstery

Furniture with fabrics made from a mix of natural and synthetic fibers—cotton and polyester—is cheap. But even though it's not 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 like linen, cotton, wool, or jute from the start.

Small rugs

Rugs that are disproportionate to the space are common. Designers suggest choosing a rug so that it covers the entire seating area. The sofa should be fully on the rug or stand on it with its front legs.

Vertical blinds

Horizontal blinds are much better—these can be custom-made. Alternatively, replace blinds with sliding screens or shutters. An interesting idea is to hang a projector screen on the window. It's convenient for watching movies and there’s 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 falls just a few centimeters short of the floor. To ensure this, measure the distance from the floor to the ceiling in advance.

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

Bad lighting

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

If the house is dark, add additional lighting sources: wall sconces and lamps won't clutter the space but will add warmth to the room.