24/11/2025
Welcome to our interior design Room 101, where we banish the design habits that quietly throw a space off. And more importantly, how to fix them so your home feels calmer, warmer and more considered:
đŤ Glossy paint that shows every brush mark
It reflects every flaw.
Fix: Choose an eggshell or matte finish for a smoother, softer look.
đŤ Harsh white lighting
It makes everything feel flat and a bit clinical.
Fix: Choose warm bulbs and mix in table or floor lamps for softer layers.
đŤ Curtains that donât touch the floor
They make the room feel shorter and unfinished.
Fix: Go full length for a more elegant feel.
đŤ Fake plants that look fake
They distract more than they help.
Fix: Choose high quality faux or go for real greenery thatâs easy to care for.
đŤ Overly matched furniture sets
It can make a room feel like a showroom rather than a home.
Fix: Mix tones, shapes and materials so the space feels collected rather than bought in one go.
đŤ Rugs that are too small
They break up the room and make it feel cramped.
Fix: Pick a rug that lets at least the front legs of your furniture sit on it.
đŤ Relying on one lonely ceiling light
It leaves shadows and no atmosphere.
Fix: Add lamps, wall lights or even candles to spread light around the room.
đŤ Too many visible cords
They make everything look messy.
Fix: Use trunking, clips, cable boxes or hide them behind furniture where you can.
Design is all about balance, texture, and personality - not perfection. The magic happens when a space feels lived-in, layered, and effortlessly you.
What are you adding to Room 101?