10 REASONS YOUR HOME LOOKS CHEAP | INTERIOR DESIGN MISTAKES

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Published 2023-07-26
10 Reasons Your Home Looks CHEAP! Common Interior Design Mistakes + How to Fix Them
Interior designer: Kristen McGowan

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Is your home looking cheap? Are you making these common interior design mistakes without even realizing it?! In this video I am fixing your common design mistakes that are making your home look CHEAP! I’ll share my 10 designer tips & tricks to creating a high-end luxurious looking home, on a budget! You don’t need to buy expensive furniture & decor to get the luxurious look, you can use these design hacks to create a similar look! Everything from decor hacks, styling tips, furniture placement, lighting… were covering it all! Check out this video for my top tips and let me know your favs in the comments below! #interiordesign #homedecor #WalmartHome #IYWYK #Walmart #Ad #Sponsored @Walmart #MagicLinks @MagicLinks

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All Comments (21)
  • Folks, remember she is telling us how to make our homes look luxurious and high end, not casually homey and lived in. She’s talking about designer high heels while most of us are happy with our sneakers or slip-on flats. Pick your style. Be happy. Do you.
  • All good tips. I'm old and I have a lot of stuff. Plus my husband and I are both artists. So what to do with an overabundance of stuff we've created and collected? My solution is to change up the art and decor each season. This has really worked for us. This allows the art and decor to have some room to breath and shine. We gain a whole new appreciation of each piece. If you see the same stuff all the time you become blind to it. This way we don't have a cluttered space and we can still enjoy our treasures. ❤
  • It doesn't matter what a designer says it's what you love in your own home 🏡 ❤
  • @AS-ff3ct
    Sheesh! No one is forcing anybody to do anything she’s giving suggestions and I think they’re really nice.
  • I agree with most, but I love to have what I picked out in my travels and I want it to be on a display area for ME to enjoy. I bought it because I loved it. I won't hide it because my house is lived in and comfortable to look at and enjoy. This is just ME. Thanks for your ideas.
  • @soulgal7109
    I definitely agree with the no cupholders for furniture. I know that things look cleaner to have all white, matching, or glass for your dishes; however, unless you are planning on renting your home, I really like to have mismatched mugs. When I travel, I usually pick up a souvenir mug, and just using it in the morning gives me a feeling of nostalgia for that place I have visited. Great ideas.
  • @Aubynann
    Until you pointed out the curtains and showed examples side by side I never realized how much of a difference hanging curtains without grommets makes. Thank you!!
  • I have to agree that "less is more". Too much clutter detracts from your space and does make you feel overwhelmed. Cleaning out closets and shelves on a regular basis is a must around any house! I also admit that I no longer strive to achieve a designer look --the goal is to create warm, clean & tidy so that we & any guests may feel at ease & welcome in our home. Enjoy your videos and ideas to create interesting and beautiful areas in your home.
  • @luvslyfe1
    I’ve had all white dishes and casserole dishes, tureens, ramekins forever, lol. I love them! Not only because they look nice, but because I love to cook. I want the focus to be on the food, its mix of colors and texture, not on the dishes with designs on them, which to me, distract and obscure the presentation of the food. Just my humble opinion and preference 😊
  • @SherriCardenas
    I never realized how small changes could make a huge difference until I watched this video. Provides eye-opening advice and the before-and-after comparisons are incredibly motivating. It's a must-watch for anyone aiming to create a stylish and sophisticated living space without breaking the bank.
  • @Zaguzah
    Gonna have to disagree on you regarding curtains with grommets! I find them much easier to slide along the rod.
  • @nabimiso
    I personally miss matched all of my dishwear. They have eclectic patterns, but all coordinate in some ways. I love them. They are pretty and definitely not boring.
  • @mtnshelby7059
    Love my grommet curtains because I'm sliding them open and closed many times daily. I also love them because when i moved from one house i was able to reuse them in my next house.
  • @jdbrown1964
    Omg, why does it seem like we've reached a place in society where no one can give advise, instruction, critique, or correction with out a bunch of push back? It so annoying! Like everything isnt a personal attack! Thats the problem with this society today, ppl are so full of themselves, no body can just receive instructions or advise or correction without all the buts and " dont judge me" over tones.
  • I have custom white curtains in my dining room that have grommets and they look gorgeous! So I disagree!! I think it is all personal preference.
  • @shahana_style
    Those old mugs make great plant pot covers. They tend to make people smile when I give away starter plants I've rooted up for people.
  • I like curtains with grommets because I can open and close them without a cord or wand, but I understand they dont look lux or high-end. Thanks for the tips!