COMMON LIVING ROOM DESIGN MISTAKES + HOW TO FIX THEM

10 COMMON LIVING ROOM DESIGN MISTAKES + HOW TO FIX THEM
Interior Designer: Kristen McGowan

Are you making these common interior design mistakes in your living room?! In this video, I go over the top living room interior design mistakes that I've seen and how to fix them! Going over how to decorate, style, plan, and complete your space to look it’s best! I hope this gives you some ideas to make your home look it’s best and gives you the motivation and inspiration to fix your design mistakes! Let me know in the comment if you have ever/are making these design mistake in your home! #interiordesign #homedecor

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[KristenMcGowan]

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE! I hope this video gives you some ideas on how you can improve your living room design so you can enjoy your home to the fullest!! I hope you are all having an amazing & relaxing holiday season!♥️

[kabbystevens]

I like to see the living room room set ups but rarely do the photos include the tv in the design….that is what I find tricky. The tv does exist!

[inestorres]

These are definitely great recommendations! I'd just like to say one thing about 'the positions of the 2 sofas (3 seater + 2 seater) next to each other in the living room': very often, the reason why some people have their sofas not facing each other is because they have only one small living room with a TV, therefore, the sofas will be facing the TV - which is much more comfortable for people to sit down and watch a programme together.

[luisa_]

Quality Videos, extremely informative, great visual examples but my favorite part... straight to the point! As always Kristen, great Job!

[mariastathopoulos]

I have the couch set in the loveseat and 3 seater. I disagree with it being a mistake. I know the current trend is to mix it up but in a few years that will be outdated and the pendulum will swing again.
I style the couch set differently because of the scale with mixed cushions and throws. On the loveseat the throw is vertically positioned and on the 3 seater, the throw is horizontally positioned.
Adding an armchair/accent chair that is in another design style brings balance to the furniture layout.

[itsmairyn]

Ah not me watching this with my small rug, round coffee table, and matching sofas cornered 🙈 Thank you for the tips! I’m going to try the multiple tables to see what that can do for my space.

[rnash]

I NEED a bedroom version of this especially for small spaces

[JimmyA]

Would love to hear your thoughts about styling around a TV

[gamewithprez]

I have so many struggles with our condo’s super tiny living room, BUT I recently completely redecorated it and I do love it more. Now it feels more cozy and prettier but our couch isn’t even big enough for all 5 of us. The set we had before was enough but it was too big for the space. There’s truly no room for anything other than maybe some bean bags or puffs, but that’s going to make it looks so cluttered, and the kids will just argue over who gets the couch lol. I have to leave room to workout so I bought a coffee table that wheels out of the way. Best decision ever. Thanks for all the tips. Love them all and someday hope to implement all the things 🫶🏼

[Butterfly-rdje]

It would be nice to see a living room that includes the TV in a small apartment less than 500 square feet would love to see a video like that love all your suggestions would like to see a video like that thanks

[leadimentoobrien]

Hi Kristen! It's great that when u post split screen. U have no idea how much that helps me. Thank u SO much, happy holidays!!

[francinef]

Thank you for this, Kristen. Now I realize what the issue is with my living room- the balance is off!

[emilie]

I always learn something new everytime I watch your videos. You have such a good and easy way of explaining. Thank you so much Kristen, love your channel 🤍🙏🏼

[kananblaze]

Thank you Kristen, excellent tips to style your home. The video is presented flawlessly.

[bushitwo]

I would love for you to do a video on styling a living room with a U-shaped sectional, or other shaped sectionals, or a recliner. You know the pieces that are not on trend but are comfy. 😊

[imho]

Hi Kristen, I just discovered your channel a few months ago and I love your videos. Thank you so much for sharing because I find your videos inspiring and educational.

[lkn]

Task lighting and soft room lighting you’ve said is essential, but how do you work around having all of the electrical outlets on the walls and having cords running across walk ways or under rugs?

[hiddenhighland]

It would be great if you could do a video on some alternative layouts such as when it's possible to have a couch back to back with another couch therefore dividing a living room into 2 zones ~ I ask this in terms of doing alternative layouts in very unusual type spaces. For example, our home is loft -like and it's in an ancient industial stone building with enormous wood beams and 360° windows.

[mgarteaga]

Could you do a video for open concept living room decor? I have a home that is like this and struggle to find ways to decorate while trying to maintain the tidy and clutter free space.

[kmitch]

I'm going to buy another coffee table to match the one I aleady have. It's a little too small and I was was going to invest in a larger one, but this will save me money and give the same effect. Great advice!!!