Common Decorating Blunders

Pictures hung too high above furniture—above normal
eye level is too high.

Too much furniture—can overcrowd a room.

Arranging furniture so it disrupts the flow of traffic.

Too many accessories—can crowd and clutter a room.

Mixing up proportions—such as hanging artwork that is
either too small or too large for a wall.

Competing colors or patterns—can fight for
the eye’s attention.

Too much of the same fabric, color, pattern—can be
visually overwhelming.

Improper lighting—too much lighting can whitewash a room, while too little can strain the eyes.

Color indecision—in not knowing what color to choose,
some avoid color all together.

Hanging curtains too low—can crowd the window
and makes the ceiling appear lower.