Five most common mistakes to avoid when designing your home.

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Five most common mistakes to avoid when designing your home.

A lot goes into designing a home and we see the same mistakes repeatedly.  Here are the top 5 mistakes to avoid:

1. Poor space planning: Not properly planning the layout of the space can result in a cramped or awkwardly arranged room, making it difficult to move around or use the space effectively.

2. Ignoring the scale and proportion: Choosing furniture and decor that is either too large or too small for the room can throw off the balance and make the space feel visually unappealing or unbalanced.

3. Lack of proper lighting: Insufficient or improper lighting can make a space feel dull, gloomy, or uninviting. It’s important to incorporate a mix of ambient, task, and accent lighting to create a well-lit and visually appealing environment.

4. Choosing the wrong color scheme: Selecting the wrong colors for walls, furniture, and accessories can result in a space that feels unbalanced, overwhelming, or visually unappealing. It’s important to consider the overall mood and atmosphere you want to create and choose colors accordingly.

5. Neglecting the importance of comfort: Prioritizing aesthetics over comfort can result in a space that looks great but is not practical or comfortable to live in. It’s important to strike a balance between style and functionality, ensuring that the space is both visually pleasing and comfortable to use.

Thinking of re-designing your space or creating a completely new one?  Check out our interior design packages.  Some customers just need a little help.  Others would like us to design, renovate and decorate.  Visit us at www.peacockandowl.com and book a discovery call and we’ll help you choose the package that’s right for you.

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Carol Ann Horvat

Carol Ann Horvat is a leading expert in Modern Classic Interior Design and the founder of Peacock & Owl, a full-service interior design firm. With over 15 years of experience, Carol Ann believes that great design isn’t just about how a home looks—it’s about how it makes you feel every time you walk through the door. Her blog shares design tips, advice, inspiration, and more to help people create a home they love living in.

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