1. Choosing curtain that is too short
Short curtain or drape make your space look outdated & your windows look awkward.
Solution:
Choose a longer curtain that touches the floor with the curtain rod set a bit higher from the window's edge.
2. Choosing the wrong size of an area rug
A wrong size of area rug will make yout space look disproportionate. For example, large rug with small furnitures / large furnitures with small rug.
Solution:
Make sure that your rug extends under all the key pieces of furniture in the area.
3. Arranging sofa against the wall
Pushing your sofa against the wall will create a big empty dead space in the middle. And because of that, your space would look less inviting.
Solution:
Pull your sofa away atleast 12" from the wall. By letting your furnitures float around your space will made the place look more cozy & welcoming.
4. Choosing a matching furniture set
Having your sofa, coffee table, side table & sideboard with a matching look will definitely make your space look boring & lacks personality.
Solution:
Choose different furnitures by design & colour but contrasts & balances with each other.
5. Visible clutter
Unsightly clutter and disorganization not only contributes to a stressful life but also ruins the entire look of a space.
Solution:
Invest in a hidden storage, shelves or boxes to keep all objects in place neatly.