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25 Biggest Decorating Mistakes: #25-#12

Our experts just want to help and all these problems have easy solutions! See mistakes #11-#1.

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#12: Furniture That Doesn’t Fit
Previous: #13: Following Fads
Part of the problem is showrooms are really big so when you bring furniture into your home, the scale can be completely wrong. To avoid buying furniture that doesn't fit:


  • Draw a floor plan or purchase a kit so you can move the scaled pieces around for the best layout.
  • Don't try to put too much into any space.
  • Measure the room and you'll decrease the chances of making a mistake.


#25: Toilet Rugs

#24: Too Many Photos

#23: Ignoring the Foyer

#22: Undressed Cables

#21: Out-of-Place Themes


#20: Outdated Accessories

#19: Lopsided Furniture Arrangements

#18: Keeping Something You Hate

#17: Too Formal

#16: Uncomfortable Dining Chairs


#15: Lack of Traffic Pattern

#15: Lack of Traffic Pattern

#14: Everything Matches

#13: Following Fads

#12: Furniture That Doesn’t Fit



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Special Presentation : Episode H25DM-S06
•25 Biggest Decorating Mistakes: #25-#12
•25 Biggest Decorating Mistakes: #11-#1
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