In the words of the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs: “Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations.”.
Making mistakes and learning from them is all part of working towards a beautiful interior design. But what if you could avoid some common mistakes before you’ve even made them? It’s these classic décor errors that I’ll be sharing with you today, helping you to steer clear of those all-too-common interior style potholes and leaving you to make a few creative mistakes of your own!
1. FORGETTING YOUR HOME IS A WHOLE
When you’re just starting out with a redesign for your residence, it’s so easy to fall into the trap of having specific grand designs for each individual room. Forgetting that your house is a whole, flowing space is a common error and can lead to an incredibly disjointed effect which just doesn’t gel.
Although each room may look spectacular in its own right, this “room by room” approach is terrible news for the overall aesthetic of your home. Think through your design as a journey from room to room to make sure your whole property works together and individual spaces don’t feel “themed”.
2. MISTAKING CLUTTER FOR DÉCOR
If you’re using open shelves, you may find that “stuff” piles up and collects on them pretty quickly. While an eclectic collection of accessories can create a quirky look, plonking tissue boxes, keys and pebbles you’ve picked up on travels is not décor – it’s clutter! Take care with the items you choose to display and invest in plenty of organised hidden storage to prevent a jumbled look that dilutes your design.
3. DISRESPECTING YOUR SPACE
If your property includes unusual or classic architectural features, don’t knock them down or cover them up – make the most of them. Quirks and unique features are the things that take interior design to the next level, resulting in extraordinary décor.
4. NOT CARING ABOUT CURTAINS
Sometimes in interior design, it’s the little things which make the biggest difference. I’ve met many interior designers whose biggest pet peeve is badly hung curtains. As your drapes frame the most prominent sources of light in your space they’re incredibly noticeable and incredibly important. Curtains should kiss the floor, not hang above it creating a gap.
5. OVER-FURNISHING YOUR ROOMS
You may have an eye for design and love scouting for new pieces for your home, but over-furnishing is one of the most heinous interior design crimes. Your space should have enough furniture to be functional but still feel spacious. Too much unnecessary furniture will make your interiors feel cramped and detract from your design. Just because you can afford three Italian sofa sets doesn’t mean you should have them all in your living room.
6. CHOOSING YOUR COLOUR PALETTE SECOND
Always, always, always settle on your paint or wallpaper colour before you buy or upholster any furniture or fittings. Matching your accessories to your colour scheme will be far easier than trying to change your new colour scheme to match your furniture. If you are buying furniture or curtains to work with your existing walls, always have a paint colour swatch or wallpaper sample with you when making your selections.
7. MATCHING EVERYTHING WITH EVERYTHING
While there’s plenty to be said for consistent, coherent design with flow, there’s something very depressing about obsessive uniformity. Variety, after all, is the spice of life! Even in a pared-back interior, don’t be afraid to branch out a little. Make sure you don’t purchase all of your furniture and fittings from the same source or stick to just one shade or colour. A little personality is really important to making your new design feel like home.
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