Home Trends and Design Mistakes to Avoid

When it comes to home trends and design, it’s easy to go astray.

Regardless of whether you’re listening to poor advice or just getting carried away with improving your home, there are several home trends and design mistakes you want to avoid making.

5 Home Trends and Design Mistakes to Avoid Making

1. Cramming surfaces with too many photos or knickknacks

Today, the tenants of interior design advocate for clean, clear surfaces. Unfortunately, many homeowners (and designers) ruin this streamlined appearance by filling surfaces with tiny, framed photos, sculptures, and plants. Over time, though, this clutters a surface and makes the space feel smaller than it actually is. Avoid this by keeping framed photos and knickknacks to a minimum. If you can’t live without your framed photos, go for a gallery wall instead.

2. Boring foyers

First impressions last a lifetime, and the foyer of your home is the first impression guests get. Make it a good one by resisting the temptation to ignore this primarily utilitarian space. For a more beautiful entryway, install some small shelves to catch shoes, add some wicker baskets for miscellaneous items, place an attractive entry table along one wall, and give the area a coat of paint for added visual interest.

3. Too much heavy furniture

For years, bulky, heavy-bottomed furniture was popular. Today, though, these pieces make a home feel small and cluttered and can make it difficult to move through a room. Overcome this by balancing large pieces of furniture (like couches) with airier accents (like a glass coffee table). This helps keep the room attractive and easy to navigate.

4. Rigid dining spaces

While the formal dining room used to be a fixture in homes everywhere, today it’s mostly too formal to be functional. While an elegant dining space is a fantastic addition, avoid it feeling stuffy by keeping it elegant, yet inviting. Think jars of fresh flowers, comfortable dining chairs, and a muted color scheme with unique accents here and there.

5. Adhering to fads

There are plenty of fads in the world of home trends and design. Unfortunately, following them robs you of your unique style. Stay true to yourself by avoiding the fads and developing an eye for the things you truly like.

A Stylish Home Made Simple

While creating a beautiful home may sound difficult, avoiding these common home trends and design mistakes makes it easy while also allowing your personality to shine through.