Home Decorating Mistakes!

Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Aug 12, 2014 in Home | 0 comments

Decorating a home can be a very difficult and even stressful experience even when you know what you are doing. That is why when decorating your home it is important to avoid any mistakes that can make your decorating project any more challenging than it has to be. So check out our list of the top five home decorating mistakes you should avoid making at all costs.

1.)   Over Furnishing It: It is a huge mistake to over furnish your home when decorating it. It doesn’t take much for a well planned out room to turn into a furniture dumping ground. When you over your home you run the risk of making it feel much smaller than it actually is. However, you also need to understand that it might not be the amount of furniture but the placement of it.

2.)   Too Much Clutter: Don’t be a clutter-bug, it is important that when decorating your home you don’t add too much clutter to it. Creating the correct flow and movement through a space is essential when it comes to decorating. If you find yourself with too much clutter, simply by removing a few items and opening up the space you can generally remedy it.

3.)   Poor Lighting: It is important that you don’t let your home be a victim of poor lighting. You need more than just one lighting source in each room and they should be strategically placed throughout the area. Lighting is key to the decorating process and poor lighting is a mistake that you should avoid at all costs. Considering adding mirrors to help reflect light all over your home.

4.)   Neglecting A Focal Point: It is a huge mistake to neglect a focal point when decorating your home. A focal point gives direction and order and each room should typically have its own. Your focal point can be anything such as a large bay window, a piece of art, a fireplace, or anything that is eye catching and will make the room. Then work from there when decorating the rest of the area.

5.)   Forgetting To Budget: It is imperative that you don’t underestimate the importance of budgeting when it comes to decorating your home. Forgetting to set a budget and sticking to it is a huge mistake that can affect the success of your home decorating project. That is why you need to consider sitting down with an expert and working out a budget for this project.

These are important home decorating mistakes to avoid with any home not just the beautifully designed real estate of Admirals Cove. So please consider sharing this article socially!