By skyforbes 
Finding ways to make cramped quarters feel more spacious is a common design challenge. While tiny living presents some design difficulties, it also has several advantages. However, before starting a significant makeover or even a minor revamp, avoiding a few basic interior design mistakes can make a tiny residence appear more cramped.
Ceppo Apartment / Meireles+Pavan Arquitetura. ©Fran Parente
The Most Common Interior Design Mistakes
There are an astounding amount of interior design mistakes that are pretty simple to make, from picking the wrong furniture to underestimating scales. To help you avoid making these common blunders, we’ve enlisted the help of the finest interior designers and experts to share their best advice for avoiding these common pitfalls.
1) Poor Lighting
Carner Barcelona Perfumery / Jofre Roca arquitectes. ©Adrià Goula
Because it’s one of the most common interior design mistakes, we’ve placed it upfront because we don’t want you to stop reading it before reading our helpful advice on lighting. Over and over, we observe that illumination is neglected. Lighting is one of the most noticeable improvements you can make to your house and should be prioritized accordingly. While good lighting can completely change the feel of a place, inadequate illumination can have the opposite effect.
How to fix it?
The key is to layer your lighting, which means using many different types of lights, each serving another function, to produce a pleasing overall effect.
Also Read: The 10 Common Mistakes Architecture Students Make
2) Excessive Home Furnishings
Nicolai Paris Apartment / noa* network of architecture. ©Antoine Huot
One of the most prevalent approaches to make a tiny room feels even smaller is to stuff too much furniture into it. However, just because your space can feel cramped because of too many assets does not mean you should eliminate them. Consider how you’ll use and navigate your sitting room’s limited space, for instance. Space planning’s ultimate objective is to maximize usefulness. This means interior designers and artists should not follow the latest trends or impose irrelevant or unnecessary features on a space.
How to fix it?
Suppose you’re dealing with a smaller living room layout. In that case, we suggest laying out a big carpet as a focal point for the plan and then developing from there, choosing varieties from the rug and enhancing the room accordingly.
Also Read: 7 Mesmerizing Sofa Ideas for Small Living Rooms Worth Embracing.
3) Placing Artwork at an Unsuitable Height
La Playa Rosa III (The Pink Beach III) by Alejandro Martinez. ©Artlita
The search for the ideal work of art to adorn your walls is only half complete. When Artwork is displayed at an inappropriate height or in a unique location, it immediately draws the attention of art experts. It’s unwise to be overprotective of the spot where your Artwork is displayed. The fact that you paid for an expensive piece of art doesn’t change the fact that it looks great above a shelf in the entryway with a lamp and some books surrounding it.
How to fix it?
Put Artwork in a covert, offbeat spot. It would be best to aim for a height roughly at or below the level of the viewer’s eyes.
4) Avoiding Thorough Lighting Tests of Paint Colors
Two of a Kind Apartment / WY-TO architects. ©Frank Pinckers
Each room’s paint color also alters the overall feel of the design depending on the time of day and the amount of light entering the space. Avoiding a pricey repaint requires careful planning before settling on the best living room or bedroom paint hue.
How to fix it?
You should select a few representative paint swatches, paint some white index cards, and then stick them to the surfaces you plan to paint. Ensure you check out those hues during the day and at night, in sunlight and artificial light, to ensure your satisfaction. You’ll be amazed how many colors change appearance dramatically at various times of the day.
5) Investing in a Massive Dining Table
©Expand Furniture
When planning the perfect house, it can be tempting to center your choices on the life you want rather than on practical considerations. Hosting lavish parties with long dining tables and other indulgences may be appealing, but the truth is often very different. When working with limited square footage, adaptability is of the essence.
How to fix it?
Select a round table that can easily seat additional people. Get a round table with a 36 to 42 inches diameter, ideally one that can be lengthened with leaves. For everyday use, it seats two, but when the company comes, it can accommodate up to six.
Also Read: 19 Glamorous Modern Dining Room Design Ideas That Will Astound Your Beloved Ones.
6) Placement of Furniture Perpendicular to the Wall
Louveira Apartment / Ana Sawaia Arquitetura. ©Carolina Lacaz
Interior designers say homeowners frequently make this easy design mistake when planning a space. People are fascinated with forcing their furnishings right up against the walls. But you know what? It doesn’t reduce clutter or make more room.
How to fix it?
Use accent grouping, or “conversational furniture placement,” to better organize your space. To create cozier, more functional seating, move the components closer together and away from the walls.
7) Miscaculating Wallpaper
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Aly Bayoumi is an editor with a sharp eye for detail and a deep commitment to clarity and precision. Passionate about architecture and design, he sees every project as an opportunity to shape compelling narratives that bring creative visions to life. With a focus on accuracy and engaging storytelling, Aly combines editorial expertise with a dedication to elevating the voices and ideas that shape the built environment.