A PAIR of interior designers have revealed 16 things that make your home look cheap.
Kelly Wilkniss and Anita Joyce discussed their list of interior design no no’s on an episode of their podcast Decorating tips and tricks.
“Looking cheap has nothing to do with budget, so there’s no need to be making these decorating mistakes, Kelly said.
Grommet Curtains
The first thing that the duo are not a fan of are Grommet curtains, which are curtains that have large metal rings punched into the fabric at the top, to make them easier to pull closed.
However, despite their practicality, Kelly and Anita are not impressed.
“I can’t imagine them ever looking good”, Anita said.
They added that Tab Top curtains are not as “offensive” but are still an unfashionable choice.
Mini Blinds
The pair also despise mini blinds, and said that it is better to have nothing, as they “really ruin the look”.
Recliners with cup holders
Kelly said recliners with cup holders are “really not good” for your look.
She said that instead you should get a small coffee table to place your drinks on
Dated lighting
The two women said you should get rid of any “dated lighting”, especially anything that “hums”.
“It’s so easy to change it”, Kelly said.
Beige tiles
Kelly said that beige tiles “really cheapen your look”.
She said that if you can’t afford to replace these, you can cover them up with rugs and carpets.
Exposed TV wires
Anita said there is “no reason for this” and added that you can get the wires put into the wall for cheap.
TV stands
Kelly said that TV stands don’t look great, and recommended putting the TV on the wall instead.
“Don’t just put it on a piece of furniture shoved in the corner”.
Popcorn ceilings
The duo said that popcorn decisions make your home look very cheap.
Kelly said you should be able to just go over it instead of removing it, which should be an easy fix.
Orange peel walls
Kelly said that orange peel walls are “the worst” and make your house look cheap.
She recommended toning down the peel by using paint with a low sheen.
Who are Kelly and Anita
Kelly Wilkniss is an interior and garden designer.
As well as hosting the Decorating Tips and Tricks podcast, she shares interior design advice on her Instagram and Youtube channels, where she is known as My Soulful Home.
Anita Joyce is the creator of Cedar Hill Farmhouse, a look at her Round Top Farm in Texas.
Her home has been featured on the cover of three magazines and her best selling book French Accents, Farmhouse French Style for Today’s Home, shows you how to create an updated Country French home that works for you.
No antiques
Kelly said that not having antiques in your house makes it look cheap.
She said this doesn’t have to be from the 1800s, and could just be from the 60s.
“This will ground the room and give it a unique feeling”, Anita said.
Small artwork
Anita said that small artwork cheapens your room as it looks out of place.
Small bedding
Kelly said that small bedding makes your home look cheap, as you can see the legs of the bed.
She said if you have a queen sized bed you should get a king sized duvet, so that it covers the whole bed.
Cheap bedding
Anita said that cheap bedding really changes the look of your room.
She said that instead of buying mass produced bedding you should get bedding that’s linen or uses natural fibres.
Colour pallet
Kelly said that you should use a limited colour pallet of three colours in your house.
She said that using too many or too little colours can make your home look cheap as it looks like you haven’t thought about it enough.
Pillows that have lost their shape
Anita said you should replace the inserts of any pillows that have lost their shape as they look “terrible”.
She recommended replacing them with high quality down inserts.
Fridge magnets
Kelly said that magnets on the fridge really cheapen the look of your home.
“Don’t do it”, she said.
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