10 REASONS YOUR HOME LOOKS CHEAP | INTERIOR DESIGN MISTAKES

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

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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[KristenMcGowan]

Happy Wednesday Everyone❤I hope this gives you some take aways so that you can achieve that designer look for less in your home!🏡 Thank you to Walmart (Walmart.com) for sponsoring this video! Check out their PRODUCTS

[jelkhorncamper]

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.

[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.

[dianneunderwood]

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.

[luvslyfe]

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 😊

[mtnshelby]

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.

[victorialove]

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. ❤

[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.

[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!!

[soulgal]

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.

[christianaboli]

Matching cups and bowls give the impression of a hotel breakfast buffet. I prefer cups which show a little personality, like that Irish sheep.

[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.

[ananasvostel]

We have grommet curtains in our dining area. We specifically chose grommet as opposed to custom because we wanted the space to feel more contemporary and not too formal. The grommet option tended to do that for us, whereas the custom option would have been a tad too elevated - at least that was our thought process.

[cpowell]

Curtains with grommets work great when staging. I’ve used them for my clients and every time the seller ask for the curtains.

[beingkitschroeder]

I am with you on the "No TV in the corner", however I'm not a fan of TVs mounted on the fireplace. I would much prefer a nice piece of art, or a mirror. Plus I love to decorate a mantel. We have our TV in a very nice entertainment center in the family room, and on the wall opposite our bed (above a TV credenza) in the bedroom. My husband has a small TV in the corner adjacent to his bar, and that case specifically, I think it looks okay.

[kathysyphrit]

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.

[danikabillielittlechild]

I’ve slept in a double bed with a king size blanket and it was NOT comfortable. It was too much blanket and pulled down on my body all night because it was too much weight on me and dragged on the floor a lot. I think a double bed should have a queen size blanket at the most. Just a voice of experience! I liked some of the other tips for sure.

[nancyhickey]

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.

[cydneypfeiffer]

It doesn't matter what a designer says it's what you love in your own home 🏡 ❤

[klamaire]

I've started using my king comforters on my queen size bed. It drapes better, covers the bed frame, and gives me plenty of room when the dogs sleep on the bed. Also, it keeps fur off the bed, which was a problem with the original queen size.