5 Common Design Mistakes
Finding yourself committing a few interior design offences is nothing to be ashamed of.
Putting an entire space together can be a lot of work. There is so much to take into consideration- from painting the walls to choosing finishes and furnishes - so making mistakes can be very easy. But over my time as an interior designer and stager, these 5 mistakes have proven to be the most common- and luckily for you I’m here to help you avoid them!
High Wall Art
Wall art is one of my favourite finishes -or inspiration piece- for any space. When hung correctly, wall art can be an eye-catching focal point that complements your colour scheme and adds texture and depth. Hanging your wall art too high might be great for your 6-foot friends, BUT it can disturb the flow of a room, making it look in-cohesive. 4-6 inches is usually a good distance to keep between the bottom of an art piece and the furniture below it - anything above 8 is too high!
Incorrect Scale Of Wall Art
Another mistake I often see people make is hanging wall art that is too small, or too large for the space it is occupying. While wall art should make a statement, you don’t want it to take away from the rest of your space - and a piece that is just too big can do exactly that. Artwork that is too small can also be an eye-sore. If you can’t seem to part with a small piece though, try grouping it with one or two more pieces that complement one another!
For more tips on how to choose the perfect piece of wall art, click here!
Poorly Hung Drapery
Yes, that’s right! This on may come as a surprise, but there is most definitely a right and wrong way to hang drapery. Whether your curtain rod is too low, or your curtains sit too high, poorly hung drapery can do quite a bit of visual damage to a space. To avoid this, you’ll want to make sure that your rod is hung as close to the ceiling as possible, and that your curtains sit about 1/2 an inch from the floor. This will help give the illusion of higher ceilings and larger windows!
Choosing Paint Colour First
One of the most common misconceptions when designing and decorating a space is that paint colour should be chosen first. While painting your space may seem like an obvious first step, finishes and furnishes should actually be chosen first. Paint colour should be chosen after you have picked fabrics, furniture, and area rugs.
Incorrect Scale of Area Rugs
Much like wall art, an area rug can be the perfect piece to bring a room together. But the last thing you want to do is find yourself stuck with an area that is too small for your space and furniture. An area rug of the correct size will help ground your furniture so it doesn’t look like it’s floating.
Whether you’re completely re-designing a room, or simply freshening it up with some new elements, keeping these tips in mind will ensure everything is visually connected - making for a beautiful and cohesive space!
With love,
Kristina!
