Can you think of anything worse than wearing a pair of too-tight shoes to run a marathon? Or how about an olive green dress if your skin is pale? Horror of horrors!

The rules for home decorating are much like the rules of fashion. If a sofa is too small, if the heavy red velvet draperies don't coordinate with the delicate floral bedspread, or if everything in the room is blah, you just won't feel comfortable until these decorating faux pas are fixed.

Our article about 8 Simple Fashion Rules for Decorating will wake you up to some things keep in mind when you get dressed. And you'll find that the rules apply to decorating your home, too.