{"id":68461,"date":"2023-10-13T14:55:43","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T14:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celeband.com\/?p=68461"},"modified":"2023-10-13T14:55:43","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T14:55:43","slug":"im-an-interiors-expert-and-these-are-the-top-5-design-icks-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celeband.com\/lifestyle\/im-an-interiors-expert-and-these-are-the-top-5-design-icks-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"I&apos;m an interiors expert and these are the top 5 design &apos;icks&apos; to avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>I&#8217;m an interior design expert and here are the top 5 decorating mistakes people make that make their homes look dated<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Simon Ribchester, head of design at Beams, shared how best to style your home<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>READ MORE:\u00a0I&#8217;m a studying expert &#8211; and my genius four-step hack will help you memorize ANYTHING instantly\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In our approach to home design, we often gravitate towards what feels familiar, with some people opting for neutral tones while others choose bright colours.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But according to an expert, some of our decorative choices run the risk of making our homes look dated or impractical.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>FEMAIL spoke to Simon Ribchester, head of design at Beams, who explained your home should be \u2018an expression of who you are and reflect how you feel in a particular room or space\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>No homeowner wants to experience that feeling of &#8216;house-barrassment&#8217; when hosting guests, especially if it&#8217;s due to dated decor.<\/p>\n<p>Timeless trends that won\u2019t need modifying offer better value for money &#8211; and they\u2019re more sustainable for the planet.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/06\/14\/76245669-12601941-Timeless_trends_that_won_t_need_modifying_offer_better_value_for-a-1_1696597517910.jpg\" height=\"424\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Timeless trends that won\u2019t need modifying offer better value for money &#8211; and they\u2019re more sustainable for the planet<\/p>\n<p>Here, Simon reveals his top five design faux pas and &#8211; more importantly &#8211; how to avoid them&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><span>1. &#8216;Busy&#8217; decoration\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to get carried away when designing a space, but this can produce a visual overload. The room may end up feeling too busy and noisy.<\/p>\n<p>Simon recommends looking more closely at the &#8216;negative space&#8217; in each room, and not being afraid of leaving some wall and floor space bare.<\/p>\n<p>He said: &#8216;I love playing with subtle textures; for example, corrugated tiles to add interest, but keep the palette simple.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><span>2.\u00a0<\/span><span>Bad lighting<\/span><\/p>\n<p>According to Simon, lighting is a &#8216;crucial element of design&#8217;.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;It has the power to make the room feel cosy, warm and inviting &#8211; or quite uncomfortable!&#8217; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;The most common lighting mistakes include bright light and too many switches.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Try to achieve three layers of lighting for the perfect glow. Ambient lights are for general visibility, whereas task lighting is for a specific job, such as cooking or reading.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Meanwhile, accent lighting helps to illuminate a feature, object or area for aesthetic effect.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;A good tip for avoiding too many light switches is to put incidental lamps on their own circuit, so they can be operated from one switch.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><span>3. Bathroom clutter<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Simon reckons lots of homeowners &#8216;underestimate&#8217; the importance of bathroom storage, which can help achieve a &#8216;minimal&#8217; look.<\/p>\n<p>He added: &#8216;However, the reality for most people is that you end up with lots of clutter on the sides, which can become distracting.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>The expert suggested several different options, including shower storage to organise toiletries.<\/p>\n<p><span>&#8216;I also advise utilising the height of a room to maximise storage solutions for bulkier items, such as large towels and cleaning products,&#8217; he added.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/06\/12\/76245737-12601941-image-a-87_1696592054245.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Simon Ribchester, head of design at Beams, advises utilising the height of a room to maximise storage solutions for bulkier items, such as large towels<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/10\/06\/12\/76245681-12601941-image-a-92_1696592139548.jpg\" height=\"423\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>If neutral colours are to your liking, personality can be achieved through intricate design detailing and textile choices\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>4. Lack of personality<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I think we can all agree that our homes reflect who we are. There\u2019s a fine line between \u2018minimalism\u2019 and \u2018bland\u2019 &#8211; and a home that falls victim to the latter can lack warmth and character,&#8217; Simon said.<\/p>\n<p>He encouraged all homeowners to &#8216;bring individuality&#8217; into their homes, and consider a moodboard to draw inspiration &#8211; however he advised people not to fall into common traps.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;A common misconception is that incorporating lots of bold colour adds personality &#8211; that\u2019s not necessarily the case, and you won\u2019t feel fully comfortable living in the space if that\u2019s not your style!&#8217; he warned.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;If neutral colours and minimalism are more to your liking, personality can be achieved through other means like intricate design detailing, textile choices and interesting patterns.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Similarly, cohesive pops of colour featured elsewhere throughout the home, contrasting with the subdued minimalism, can be quite powerful in adding character.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Where possible, shop in vintage stores to find features that are not only unique, but a sustainable choice.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><span>5. Poor layout<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8216;A good layout should allow you to effortlessly move through each space with ease. It can make all the difference to how you feel in your space,&#8217; Simon advised.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;A lack of cohesion can create an awkward flow, whilst creating rooms that are too small or too large wastes valuable space.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>He advised taking care to consider the layout and design of your space, because there is a lot to bear in mind.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Perhaps one of the most important things to consider is ensuring your floor plan reflects accurate scale,&#8217; Simon said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;This will guarantee that your room\u2019s precise proportions, sizing and measurements are in harmony.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/femail\/article-12601941\/interiors-design-faux-pas-avoid.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;m an interior design expert and here are the top 5 decorating mistakes people make that make their homes look dated Simon Ribchester, head of design at Beams, shared how best to style your home READ MORE:\u00a0I&#8217;m a studying expert &#8211; 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