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25 Biggest Decorating Mistakes: #11-#1

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#10: Floating Rugs
« #11: Too Many Colors or Patterns | #9: Improper Lighting »
Floating area rugs are a big mistake people make. They're very distracting for the eye because they chop up a room and could be dangerous if you trip over them.

Use a measuring tape to create an outline to get a feeling about where you want the rug actually placed before going to the store. A rug should always be connected to furniture — an anchor for the seating group. For an arrangement, put all the front feet of the furniture on the rug.



#11: Too Many Colors or Patterns

#10: Floating Rugs

#9: Improper Lighting

#8: Frames Hung Too High

#7: Tacky Couch Covers


#7: Tacky Couch Covers

#6: Pushed–Back Furniture

#6: Pushed–Back Furniture

#5: Ignoring Windows

#4: Fear of Color


#3: Knickknack Overload

#2: Too Many Pillows

#1: Fake Flowers


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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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