7 Things to Avoid If You Don't Want a Dull Home

Take a look around your home. More than likely, you’ll find a few things that make it look pretty dull as if you haven’t properly planned your home decor. Those things scream cheap and tasteless, although you may have spent a small fortune on them.

If you don’t want to fall victim to having a dull home, open your eyes wide and start paying attention to the signs. It’s never too late to brainstorm a solution.

These things will create a dull home

 1. Monotony

Mix furniture, textures, and colors harmoniously and elegantly. When you do, you immediately breathe life into your home. It doesn’t matter if your budget is low. Price has no major influence in this regard. However, appearance is everything.

It’s OK to match your pants, shirt, and jacket, but the rules are different in the world of home decor. In other words, avoid buying furniture that looks the same.

2. Artificial plants

Plants provide light, color, design, and fresh air. However, if you don’t intend to buy the real thing, or learn how to grow your own, artificial plants are the go-to option. That is, as long as they are of good quality.

Artificial plants are divided into two groups: the plastic ones that obviously look fake, and those that are a perfect replica of real plants. The second type usually costs more, but they’ll last longer and make your home look much more stylish.

3. Rugs

Rugs contribute greatly to the decor of any room. They’re visually appealing, and add warmth and comfort when you walk on them.

However, you need to choose your rugs wisely. We’re not just referring to colors and textures, but size as well. Don’t allow the rug to take over the entire room, or it’ll no longer be beneficial. In fact, they’ll make your room look smaller and poorly decorated.

4. Walls

Decorate your walls with pictures, paintings, or any other decorative element you desire. The key is to not go overboard.

Learn to achieve a balanced composition in terms of size and shape, keeping the proportions just right. The elegance of the room will depend on the pieces you choose. We recommend seeking out Joana Santamans‘s works of art for inspiration.

5. Imitations

Furniture and accessories made in metal finishes are a huge no-no. Avoid those made of plastic or other materials painted in gold.

On the other hand, brass provides a hint of sophistication for your home decor. For example, we suggest Planeta Huerto table lamps.

6. Animal prints

In general, patterns tend to be delicate, so tread lightly. Most of them are lovely in small doses, but if you go too far, the effect can be disastrous. This happens with animal prints such as tiger, leopard, and zebra prints. They look great, but less is more.

7. Improper lighting

Lighting is the key to providing warmth and harmony to each area of your house. Improper lighting takes away more from the atmosphere than you think. Think of it this way. How would your living room look with dim, bleak lights, like those in a supermarket? Horrible, right?