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35 Decorating Mistakes That Make Interior Designers Cringe

Does your home feature any of these design mistakes? Find out how to avoid these familiar faux pas with a few simple solutions from design experts.

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Decorating Mistakes Designers Hate

Interior designers have seen it all. Check out some of their biggest pet peeves and see how to avoid them in your own home's design.

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Mistake: Drop Ceiling

A drop ceiling is an unattractive design element that dates your space and makes a room feel smaller.

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Photo: Laurey Glenn. From: River Brook Design.
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Solution: Put in Drywall

One thing is for sure, you will not regret removing a drop ceiling from your space and replacing with drywall. Taller ceilings make a room feel larger and will make your space more visually appealing.

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Mistake: Stencil on Walls

Much of the kitchen design is focused on the cabinets and functionality, but when homeowners rely on stencils, designers would love to show them how they can do so much more with that space.

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