Archived Question: Common Decorating Mistakes

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Question: What are some of the most common mistakes people make when doing their own decorating?

Answer: Here are a few of the most common mistakes....

Color schemes are too bland

Furniture is lined up against the walls

Fabrics and colors are not repeated throughout the room

Upholstered pieces are purchased too cheaply, and don't hold up

Pictures are placed too high on the wall

Collections are not displayed together

Dead plants that should be replaced

You can read more about many of these decorating challenges from sources listed on the Design Basics.

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