Avoiding these common mistakes will make your home more inviting and stylish.
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Furniture faux pas
Arranging your furniture can be a tricky task. Both large and small rooms, along with awkward-shaped spaces, can make placing furniture in the right spot difficult. And while it can be tempting to think that furniture arrangement is a matter of personal taste, so there’s no “wrong” way to do it, it’s true that a room with skillfully arranged can make a huge impression. Here are some common mistakes to avoid to make your home look more open, inviting and stylish.
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Don’t be a wallflower
Give your furniture a bit of breathing room and never push it all the way up against the walls. Even leaving a few inches of space can make the room feel bigger. According to The Budget Decorator blog, try placing pieces on the diagonal. “Placing pieces on the diagonal carries your eye smoothly through the room, so not only does it look larger, it looks more interesting,” writes the blogger. These other interior design tips are perfect for your home.