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7 Deadly Decorating Sins — and How to Redeem Them

Decorating is a very personal thing, and our homes should reflect our taste, not the trends we follow. That said, taste is a very subjective word. There are always exceptions, and what may look like a mistake in one room can work in another. But there are a few things inexcusable in all cases, whether for functional or aesthetic reasons. Check 'em out, and tell us if you agree!

Photo by Allison Corona via Style Me Pretty
Mistake: Excess Knickknacks
Solution: Edited Accessories
Mistake: Matching Furniture Sets
Solution: An Eclectic Mix
Mistake: Fake Flowers
Solution: Low-Maintenance Plants
Mistake: Obviously Themed Rooms
Solution: Stylish Cohesion
Mistake: Bad Wall Treatments
Solution: Wallpaper
Mistake: Lack of Color
Solution: Small Pops of Color
Mistake: Too Many Cables
Solution: Cable Camouflage
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JoneyStar JoneyStar 8 years
I need to send this to my mother. She is guilty of a number of violations. Knickknacks, too many pillows. I think they for got about to many artificial flowers. I tell her about this all the time and she refuses to listen. We had a argument about how many pillows she had on the sofa. Guess what she lost. 14 pillows on one sectional. Come on now?
mslewis mslewis 8 years
I grew up with plastic-covered couches and chairs in the living room. But my parents had 13 kids!!! I remember how I used to get stuck in the Summer!! Not funny!! I have a cousin who still has her couch plastic covered and she lives alone. It's ugly as heck but her couch still looks flawless and it's 25 years old!!! I totally agree with the matchy bedroom furniture. I would rather search for months rather than buy a matching set!! And I have!!
PinkNC PinkNC 8 years
Some people should stay far away from decorating.
RoaringSilence RoaringSilence 8 years
Thanks for this! I should send this to everyone I know! hee hee.
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