Home Decorating Myths Debunked!

When decorating your home, isn’t it a little frustrating when you’re faced with a lot of restriction or limitation just because other people think that you can’t do this or that? Yes, there are some rules when it comes to choosing colors to paint your walls or when buying the right living room furniture set but, when it’s starting to restrict your creativity and your home starts to look like somebody else’s, it’s time to go past those and follow your heart.

Going past the most common home decoration myths takes a lot of courage but if you’re bold enough, you will be rewarded with a stylish, neat and unique living room design that totally reflects your personality. Are you ready to debunk the most common home decorating myths or today? Read on.

Myth #1 – Matching colors and designs is the best way to go

Blue curtains, blue throw pillows, blue rags – are you sure you want everything to look the same in your living room? We all know that buying matching accessories is the easier (and probably the cheaper) way to decorate your common room but this styling can also be dull and boring after some time. As much as possible, mix and match colors to achieve variety and diversity of design in your home.

Hint: Break the monotony in your living room by getting a sofa and different chair or loveseat. This way, you can easily use different throw pillows or blankets depending on the season and occasion.

Myth #2 – Using neutral colors solves most decorating problems

When it comes to home decorating neutral is almost as synonymous to the word “safe” and sometimes, being safe is just not enough. Although you can find a lot of home decorating blogs that tells you to use neutral colors, especially in small spaces, it doesn’t mean that you should just stick with grey, brown, beige or white throughout the room. Adding accessories in warm or happy colors make your living room more welcoming and engaging to your family and even guests.

Myth #3 – Living room furniture sets should be pushed against the walls

We all want to have more space in our living room but do you really think pushing everything against the wall is the only solution? Don’t bestuck in your home decorating because of this myth. First of all, measure your floor space and buy furniture sets accordingly to avoid overcrowding your living room. Also make sure to create a furniture plan to see where to put your sofa and other items like cabinets, coffee tables and lamps.

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