COMMON INTERIOR DESIGN MISTAKES + HOW TO FIX THEM

[@KristenMcGowan]

Are you making any of these design mistakes in your home!? I hope this video helps make your home the best it can be!💗🏡

[@mariamangion21]

Watching it 🥰

[@rinialfred8403]

Watching it as I type this 😁

[@breedekar448]

Very helpful! You should make a video on how you make your mood boards! 🤍

[@josephng2298]

Hi Kristen. I'm actually in the process of renovating my home right now. May I know what 3D interior planning software you're using to help you plan the your interiors?

[@aniatejada]

Can you please show us how you make a vision board?

[@melinabalboni9548]

Kristen, I love your videos and your decor advice. I especially love that you keep them relatively short and get right to the point. Many miss that and just babble on. I love incorporating your ideas especially scale and balance. Thanks and keep those videos coming!

[@DJVLDN]

Like others here I’ve seen a lot of “common design mistakes” videos and they tend to repeat themselves (my rug’s too small, got it) but there are some genuinely original and slightly mind-blowing points in this one. I’ll make sure to vary the height of the objects in my living room and not expose the back of my sofa. Wouldn’t have thought of that. Thanks Kristen!

[@im4999]

I watched a lot of "common interior design mistakes" videos and I must admit that I never thought putting things on the same level and that it may look flat etc. Thank you for that

[@MyLove-bl9dw]

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[@Tjmama23]

I’m impressed with myself that I already have/do all these things !! I love design and decorating

[@cherylhenderson6519]

Thank u for the throw idea behind couch. I don't have space and had nowhere right to put my winter throw! You are soo good!

[@fayliu45]

OMG! The idea to solve the “back of furniture” is soooo helpful and doable!

[@sandz116]

I’ve seen so many decorating videos and this is the first time I’ve heard about paint samples first, levels, and decorating backs of sofas. Thanks!!

[@shannonperry5166]

About to buy my first house and I'm excited and overwhelmed at the same time about finally getting to decorate. Your videos are straightforward and helpful. Thank you!

[@MyLove-bl9dw]

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[@compotetv5]

I wish you to buy a great house of your dream.

[@cd2659]

Painting tip- No way you can tell what the color is going to look like on a mustard or hot pink wall as the background. Also, to understand the true color of the paint, you need to prime the wall first if it is a dark wall like mustard or hot pink.

[@Angela-ne9cy]

THIS!! I cringed when I saw her applying the test paint directly to a yellow wall.

[@MyLove-bl9dw]

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[@duamughal1451]

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[@angelaharris1112]

Absolutely!

[@edtruthwarrior5952]

There are many paints that already come with primer you know...🤔

[@pamcadd8658]

Helpful info, Kristen! As a non-decorator, I've recently been exploring a possibility I don't often hear about: custom area rugs. We have a budget friendly carpet shop that will create an area rug in any size - select something from their in-stock rolls of carpet, then they send it to be bound on the edges. This is a great way to go if you don't want wall-to-wall but want a large area covered. My living room rug is 11-1/2' x 18', so it goes under all the furniture. I have a small odd-shaped bedroom that I ordered a custom carpet for in an L shape.

[@armoryourcastle]

Black white and red!! That is my design palette for my transitional home!

[@Name260812]

The same height point was so unknown. Now I can never be the same !

[@kacyandlaura]

We found a really homey, country painting of a farm and farm house. I used it as inspiration for the colors in our house! Our couch is a warm green, we have soft blue flowers, the kitchen has large muted yellow bowls on the counter... it has helped me to stay on track without having everything too matchy -matchy. I was going for homey and peaceful, colorful but not overly colorful. Feels like home!

[@oddity1109]

Mamas, THANK YOU SO MUCH! I’m normally decent at decorating, but a lot has changed at my parents and I couldn’t understand what it is that was going on. There was no cohesion or common thread, this has made things so much easier.

[@abitnajs9479]

I have never thought about different shapes and sizes, this helps. THANK YOU!

[@kristinanoall]

I loved this video! I feel like videos like this are usually a bunch of stuff I’ve heard a million times, but this one had things I wasn’t sure about, like how big rugs should be. (How did you know I’ve been considering getting a rug for under our table, but didn’t know how big it should be??) I’d LOVE to see more educational videos like this!

[@kfine9310]

I can relate to this!! Lol and i agree to how helpful this video is.❤

[@MyLove-bl9dw]

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[@sabrina9333]

Sample colors are fun to do. I like to primer & make sure the old color isn't fitting against what I'm trying to choose.

[@MyLove-bl9dw]

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[@SarahHannah91]

Great content! I have watched so many of your videos, but I still learnt more from this one. One of my mistakes as been holding onto loads of mismatched furniture which has been handed down to us. Not particularly family heirlooms that are special and you can work with either. Sometimes you just have to let these things go!

[@gardenjoy5223]

You are real good at this, Kristen! You know what you are talking about. You know to bring interesting visuals into it. You know how to convey your knowledge in an engaging way. You even know when to stop. You give valuable content in a fun way. If ever I needed an interior designer (and could afford one...) I'd be hiring you.

[@jakemeredith278]

Yep, I couldn’t agree more with your comment, I only watched a few videos (I plan to watch a lot more) and I am blown away by her simple yet effective advice

[@chickchoc]

I buy white poster board from Dollar Tree and get samples of prospective paint colors. I always paint TWO coats on a quarter of the poster board for each color to get a true shade then place my large samples in various locations to observe them next to different elements in my home and at different lighting levels and different lighting types. I rarely make mistakes with this method.

[@kimlassley6523]

Please do a video on design ideas for a open floor plan !

[@cdanerg9416]

Yes that would be great. Please

[@susans.3409]

On one of your other videos, you went into further detail about groupings, like groups of three. I knew that you should have groups of three, but it just didn’t look right...BUT...you went into more detail! Thank you! Now I know what to do. (I’m trying to condense this, so it may not be coming out clear.) I put three items on my shelf...it wasn’t exciting! Then as you were talking it all made sense! I can put a few things together as one group, then move on to the second group. Wow! It doesn’t look boring and bare! Thank you! You are truly the best!!! John 3:16❤️

[@jenniferjohnson7342]

I’m painting my house interior right now. Yes we watched a few samples and lived with them for as well or so. It made a difference. The one I wanted in the store is not what we picked! Definitely makes a big difference.

[@donnadoiron8884]

These tips are awesome... my biggest problem is having the confidence in what I’m placing in my rooms especially on my walls. Love your ideas. Thanks

[@MyLove-bl9dw]

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[@kathrynciavone6624]

We have a nautical theme with blues and beiges with white trim throughout our home. Trying to pare down unnecessary chochkis so it’s more simplified.. loved your tips

[@CO1225]

Do you have any tips for paring them down? I have a hard time with sentimental pieces

[@luciejeandin1708]

@@CO1225 when I have to get rid of a sentimental thing, I take a picture of it before, it makes me feel better

[@jrsandoval2847]

I’ve been struggling with walking into the back of the couch so this really helped!

[@lizcoffey7717]

Kristen I discovered you a few weeks ago You are so delightful and encouraging to watch You have given me such inspiration

[@jackieperkins204]

This is the first common mistakes video (or article or tip) that I’ve actually found helpful! Thanks! I’ll be looking at my vertical styling and I guess I’ll spend the extra time and $ on paint samples. Also need to create a mood board to keep my house cohesive. Thanks for the actual helpful tips!

[@amandam767]

Kristen, you're awesome. Such great ideas and advice. I wish I had the first tip about a year ago when we bought our home. We went to Lowes only knowing we wanted green in our bedroom. Not an accent wall, ALL. GREEN. Anyway, we loved the Sherwin Williams color Prickly Pear in the store and bought a whole gallon right then. Fast forward several months and we have a bit of paint regret. It turned out the store lighting made this green seem more muted than it was. On our walls at home with regular home lighting, it's very much more yellow-based than it appeared at the store. Next time we'll take some samples!

[@wendymosely6954]

You are so on point. I did make the paint mistake.. and learned quickly to start buying samples. Thank you for the rug ideas. 💖

[@yourconnection9303]

Excellent points you make. I discovered a lot of what I can change to allow everything to flow better. Thank you for insight!!!

[@thedjay247]

Watched the entire video without a blink. Top quality advice. Literally went through painting the wall and not liking it afterwards. Had to repaint it and learned my lesson the hard way. Also, great advice on keeping different things at different heights. Would really appreciate if you create some video about lighting in the house based on different rooms and color textures.

[@ariayin7503]

ive watched several of your videos and i couldn't stop. they are so helpful and clear! thank you

[@larsp23]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the tip on choosing a color palette because I am someone who loves colors and intending to decorate my future space with pastel/spring colors (Blue, yellow, pink, orange, green, reds) and learning about the carpet sizing as well and potentially the couch blocking and visually seeing how I will want my rooms to be layed out. Definitely been utilizing Pinterest, Instagram, and KZbin to save design inspo and love watching your videos to give me rough ideas on how I'd like to decorate!! Makes me feel more confident and decisive since I have so many ideas!!

[@missmimi02]

Most helpful advice was to place different height furniture or objects. Thanks!

[@bitobetty4344]

Kristen!!! You are so great!! I have heard from so many different videos that a rug needs to fit the space but this is the first one that actually gave me concrete visuals on how to know if a rug fits a space! Thank you for your excellent information!

[@KristenMcGowan]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@nagomidraws9872]

I recently inherited a brand new home from my grandma at 15 this really helped thank you ! !

[@DdShevanii]

This was super helpful, thank you from a new home owner that's in the process of endless shopping trips

[@paulaborges8471]

Love your ideas Kristen! Watching and saving all your videos.

[@Homerunhittergirl]

I wasn’t sure on how to use area rugs.. now I do. Thank you.

[@Sam-nb1rm]

Helpful 👍🏻👍🏻 especially about the sofa back and height of furniture

[@junelong8746]

I love all your KZbin show videos on decorating you are awesome

[@rekaantal8705]

I'm just here because i want to upgrade my houses in the Sims^^ Also, great video, walked away with a lot of cool tips, thank you!!

[@sylviagumundsdottir9083]

About testing the colour on your wall... a brush changes the texture of the wall and depending on the colour, it can show through so you end up wit a spotty wall

[@marciamellow1211]

Great advice...most have no idea what they are doing...❤

[@lisyrojas8750]

Love the tip about the sofas! Thanks

[@ЯнаГанева-ш5з]

I watch your videos in right moment, as I plan to makeover on my appartment. Now the rooms are in diffrent colors and I want to change them, so I collect ideas from you. Thank you and greetings from Bulgaria 🙃

[@MyLove-bl9dw]

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[@christinedesantis4805]

I love that you always answer EVERY question I have. When talking about rugs you said everything should have at least 2 legs on the rug. I immediately thought “Well damn I need a big rug” 2 seconds later you say “Now that doesn’t include smaller pieces pushed against walls...” Phew! 😅 Lol thanks for always being so detailed in your explanations! 💙

[@MyLove-bl9dw]

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[@trustmenow.]

Im starting with my friend in home staging and this is huge, thanks Kristen 🙌🙌

[@marcyblack3060]

EXCELLENT, Kristen! Absolutely excellent video. Keep them coming.

[@LucieJack88]

Great tips, some I have not heard before. Once you pointed them out I was thinking, oh, yea! I sort of knew it, but it helped to have you show it. Thank you!

[@deniseramsour1129]

Thank you. I love thinking bout designs now

[@BK-carchic]

Thanks for the tips on area rugs. It cleared up how to approach what would look best in my master bedroom :)

[@anaisrmsh]

Please upload more videos like this one!!! It was so helpful :)

[@MyLove-bl9dw]

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[@trueidentitytime2shine628]

Yes to samples, However, remember to block previous bold colors already on your walls because they affect the new paint colors. So, primer is a must to cover spots before you try your samples.

[@UnseenSpirit]

Would white matt emulsion be good enough?

[@lizzieb6311]

Thank you! Yes... paint samples... I always paint a wide swatch or two - at least 2 ft wide by 2 ft long - on a spot that is front and center in the room - a week before I intend to paint; this way I have a week to love it.. or hate it. I do this on my exterior as well. I have a side entry garage - so I paint a really large area there on the side of the house so I’ll see it whenever I leave or arrive at my home.

[@tlsimonsson]

I definitely need to work on Height variations 🤩 Thanks for waking up my sense of decor 🤗

[@michelledehaen8997]

Thank you Kristen for the very useful info !!! Happy New Year from Belgium, Europe.

[@HeronCoyote1234]

When we first moved into our home, I drove the poor paint guy at Ace nuts! I ended up with, over a few weeks, eighteen little cans of Benjamin Moore paint. The colors I eventually chose are still, nine years later, working for me. Main color (lr, dr, halls, kitchen) is Beach Glass (warm/blue grey/turquoise, depending on the light of day). The main bedroom is Hidden Sanctuary (a beautiful soft mauve). Main bathroom “Dusk to Dawn”, a muted medium shade of lavender gray.

[@kbarnes1927]

If you love an item- buy it! It will always work amongst existing decor - in a special place in your home. Eclectic!

[@lisacitta7180]

This video was very helpful! Have you done anything before on decorating with couch pillows? I always struggle with coming up with good combinations/textures. Would love to see you incorporate that in a future video.

[@alexjohn5251]

I’m closing on my first home this month. I’ve learned so much from your video. Thank you so much! Subscribed!

[@carolc8687]

Great informative video. I found several items I need to change

[@CathyS_Bx]

Maybe it isn't "kosher" but I like an eclectic approach for home design. In my case, I've got a contemporary base in the large pieces like my sofa and TV cabinet, but I've added drapes suggestive of India, a console suggestive of Indonesia, a Japanese screen, a Mission bookcase, and lots of woven rattan. When I do-over my bedroom, though, I'll go for solid Japandi.

[@DJELPSS]

Rocking a black paint, light wood, copper, and green palette. Makes for a pretty bomb 250 sq ft house lol.

[@Angela-ne9cy]

Same!! I have a black apartment and adore it.

[@gailanneM]

photos, please!

[@Angela-ne9cy]

@@gailanneM me? google Angie Teater Apartment Therapy. :)

[@DJELPSS]

@@gailanneM even better! I got video up on my alt account, KBTZ. All the latest is over there, although the latest is a couple weeks old haha

[@jenisabunny]

Thanks for the tips on scale and balance! That is definitely something I struggle with.

[@MyLove-bl9dw]

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[@crazyaboutcards]

I don't have a cohesive color palette but it's definitely in my goals. Working on making it happen! Paint and new flooring this month. New furniture and some new decor. Can't wait.

[@charlietilford2156]

You have the skin of an angel. Flawless

[@naroacanalo8544]

Thank you so much Kristen. I have learned so much already. Now I understand why, even when styling a space very chic, sometimes it doesn't feel 100% right. Thank you. 😘✨

[@bomzanobom5180]

I love your videos and decor tips. I've learnt a lot from you. Thank you ❤😊

[@sherryidibo2304]

Those were really good tips..I always end up picking up the wrong rugs...thanks you're amazing.

[@sue3424]

This video is so great! When you mention walking in a room and seeing the back of a sofa, I was sad :-( But, I was saved when you said adding something behind the sofa would make it seem intentional. I got my happy face back. Yes!

[@angelfelix5187]

I love the layer rug look!

[@jahsoka8307]

I had 0 interest in interior design before... My husband and I are expecting our first baby, and I am full blown nesting. This is a good time to take a crash course through your channel to decorate our new apartment. It has very little space and this video is very helpful for how to make the area seem like more space.

[@reshamr1025]

Fabulous tips Kristen!!👌👌

[@shootingstars2000]

Thank you for this video! I am on the color entire house disaster! Now, I am trying to correct it!

[@MyLove-bl9dw]

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[@GlynisMarthinussen.]

I missed a video and been waiting on something from you... definitely going to take these great tips from you

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[@JijjysMaison]

Really love the ideas. I have to add that personally interior decor, interior design is an art. Art has no boundaries it's good to experiment with different colours. I have seen a house with different colours in different rooms and it looked amazing. Depends on the decor style. One colour with different accessories can also pull it off. "It's always avant garde".

[@tricia8727]

I use a whole home color pallette 🙋‍♀️ I start with picking neutral wall colors that go with the most challenging existing fixed elements such as tile, fireplace, etc. (especially if outdated only so many colors are going to make it look better). Then i pick the rest of the wall colors for the house keeping in mind flow, natural light, size of the room, and feel i want in each room. Then my major hardware finishes (i mix a small amount for interest too) ... then major and minor accent colors that go with the wall colors i have chosen. My goal is if i had paint chips representing every color i used in my hand, would i love them all together? That's just what i use to keep myself on track. Of course from room to room i use different levels of a color depending on the wall color i chose, natural light, and feel i want.

[@Noodles2487]

This was great! I love the tip about layering. I love your hair BTW 😍

[@tipwilliams4685]

Currently my favorite channel to watch ❤

[@ginacrusco234]

Thanks! The most useful tip for me was to vary the levels in the room. I do tend to keep things at a single height! I'm not sure if I would go for a cohesive color palette for the entire home. I like changing the mood in different zones.

[@georgiahadjicosta2617]

Hi,I just became a fan to your videos. Great ideas and suggestions. Ì love your calmed presentation. Iam already made some changes and I can wait to continue mynew reborn ideas!

[@freedomfitness8720]

I definitely need to start doing ALL of these things.

[@ofkgjsl]

First design mistake to avoid: rent an ugly apartment 🥲

[@keombebe6243]

Sorry :-(

[@lynnelwebb8859]

:) :) :)

[@naroacanalo8544]

Hahahaha. Good one. Copy that. 😁👌

[@KomalPatel-ou2pv]

Hi I am renovating my full kitchen but I don’t have any idea what cabinets and layout should be done my kitchen in average size so all I am looking is how I can use each and every corner of my kitchen I liked all your ideas I will be using them for sure but if you can make video on that thank you

[@karatodd1090]

Great tips! Sounds silly but I get paint samples of different colors all the time but never thought to try different sheens! Mind blown!

[@amandahall9979]

I pick up a sample just because I like the color and might want to use it someday.

[@MyLove-bl9dw]

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[@rodelcabuyao1527]

I'm new to your channel but i instantly loved your ideas. Learning a lot, nice and clear.

[@elizabetdiaz6812]

Hi !!! I love your videos and I enjoy watching them ! I’ve learned so much from your channel! What do you use to make like a plan on what you want for any space ? Do you use an app or something? I will like to put all the things I like in a blank page so I can see better what I really like and how I can combine the decor .

[@jessicadarlingstudio]

I love using my living room rug as a reminder of my color palette.

[@lilywilliams8851]

I like the idea of creating balance. Thank you for the great tips! 👍 😊

[@lilybee_]

We're decorating a new home and I havent made most of these mistakes yet. I picked a color pallette before the house was finished and ordered neutral couches. After moving into our home, I've been so surprised. Our home has changed the color pallette slightly. I thought I would be using grays, blues and white. It turns out that our home wants, grays, browns and greens. We still use blue as an accent but it's much less and a much darker blue. So weird. I'm not a lover of the color green but it looks so good and when I've paired it with navy and green, it makes me happy. Moral of the story, dont plan a new home totally before moving in. It might look too deliberate and not quite right. Wait and let the lighting in your home and the feel of the rooms help you. You'll know when you know and when you do, the rooms unfold beautifully.

[@farzanaislam3049]

First time watching your video and I must say I’m shook. You are too good. Subscribed!!

[@amykrueger-smith5461]

When u try the paint sample buy a few large tag boards. Otherwise the previous paint color will affect how u see the new color. I usually paint a tag board piece n put 1 piece on each wall for each color. Its amazing how much different lighting alters the paint color.

[@AlongwithAlana]

Queen I've been so stressed and I'm finally catching up on your videos - your voice is so soothing love you! 💕

[@tortiecat6459]

I'm guilty of eye-balling paint colors at the store using their sample cards. I've never taken sample paint home. Same with the too-small rugs. Thank you for the great decorating tips! I learn so much from your channel.

[@lakshay0928]

I found the rug suggestion really informative.

[@mariamangion21]

Thank you so much for sharing dear! Congratulations for 793k subscribers. You deserve more 💛