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Home Décor Mistakes to Avoid (So Your Home Looks Expensive)
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Want your home to look expensive without spending a ton? These are the most common décor mistakes that make a space look “cheap” — and easy fixes that instantly elevate your home ✨
 
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Fix: Soft lamps + warm lighting makes any space look cozy and high-end.
Using harsh overhead lighting only
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Fix: Hang curtains closer to the ceiling to make the room look taller + more luxe.
Hanging Curtains Too Low
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Fix: A bigger rug makes a room look more expensive instantly
Rug is too small
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Fix: Less clutter = more luxury. Choose a few statement pieces instead
Too many small decor pieces
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Fix: Clear counters instantly make kitchens/bathrooms look cleaner + higher-end.
Cluttered countertops
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Fix: Matching lamps/pillows creates that “designer” look effortlessly.
Ignoring symmetry
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Fix: Stick to a cohesive palette (neutrals + 1–2 accent colors)
Too many random colors
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Fix: Mix textures (wood, linen, boucle, metal) for depth + richness
No texture layering
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Fix: Art, mirrors, and wall décor make a space feel finished and curated.
Bare walls (no art or mirrors)
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Fix: If you use faux plants, make sure they look realistic—or go minimal.
Cheap-looking faux plants
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Fix: Go larger or create a balanced gallery wall.
Too many tiny wall art pieces / No "Scale"
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Fix: Float furniture to create a designer layout.
All Furniture Pushed Against the Walls
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Fix: Use cord covers/boxes for clean “luxury” vibes.
Cords Showing Everywhere
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Fix: Use inserts (not flat pillows) + mix sizes.
Cheap Looking Throw Pillows
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Fix: Add tall plants, mirrors, large art, or sconces.
Blank Walls / No Visual Height
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Fix: Curtains instantly soften + elevate a room.
Bare Window Without Treatments
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Fix: Add texture: boucle, linen, wood, ceramic, woven.
Not Using Texture (Everything Looks Flat)
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Fix: Choose a coffee table 2/3 the length of your sofa.
Buying a coffee table that's too small
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Fix: Use warm light (2700K–3000K).
Using the wrong bulb color
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Fix: Add a real-looking faux tree or fresh greenery.
Not adding greenery
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