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🕯️ 1. Harsh or Cold Lighting
Nothing ages or cheapens a space faster than bad lighting. Overhead fluorescents or ultra-white bulbs can make your home feel sterile.
Fix it: Choose warm, soft-white bulbs (2700K–3000K) and layer lighting with floor lamps, sconces, and candles for a cozy glow.
🪟 2. Bare Windows
Empty windows can make a room feel unfinished — like you just moved in.
Fix it: Hang curtains high and wide to make ceilings look taller. Choose neutral or textured fabrics that add depth without overpowering the space.
🖼️ 3. Generic Wall Art
🛋️ 4. Matching Everything
Overly coordinated furniture sets can make your home look like a showroom, not a lived-in space.
Fix it: Combine styles — modern with vintage, metal with wood, or high-end with thrifted finds. Personality > perfection.
🔌 5. Exposed Cords and Wires
Nothing ruins a clean aesthetic faster than a tangle of cables under your TV or desk.
Fix it: Use cord covers, clips, or even woven baskets to hide wires neatly. It’s a small change that instantly feels more high-end.
🚪 6. Cheap or Outdated Hardware
Old cabinet handles and plastic doorknobs quietly age a space.
Fix it: Swap them out! Matte black, brass, or brushed nickel hardware adds instant sophistication — without breaking the bank.
🪑 7. Furniture That’s the Wrong Scale
Oversized couches or tiny rugs can throw off a room’s proportions and make it look awkward.
Fix it: Always measure before buying. Ideally, rugs should sit at least halfway under your furniture to anchor the space.
🕰️ 8. Too Much Clutter
Even the most expensive furniture looks messy surrounded by random items.
Fix it: Follow the “one in, one out” rule — and prioritize display-worthy pieces. Less truly is more.
🎨 9. Low-Quality Paint or Patchy Walls
Dull, uneven, or glossy paint can instantly cheapen a room’s feel.
Fix it: Use high-quality matte or eggshell finishes in timeless tones like soft white, greige, or pale sage.
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