10 Interior Design Mistakes Throwing Your Home Off Balance And What To Do Instead

Sometimes it helps to examine some of the things we might be doing that throw our spaces off balance. So let’s talk about 10 common interior design mistakes to avoid and what we can do instead to create interesting, balanced and harmonious spaces.

00:00 Correcting interior design mistakes for interesting, balanced and harmonious spaces
00:40 Not Varying Heights
01:07 Wrong Furniture Size
01:35 Rug Too Small
02:38 Artwork Too High
03:29 Artwork Too Small
03:57 Relying On Overhead Lighting
04:41 Wrong Color Temperature
05:06 Drapery Too Low
05:40 Drapery Too Short
06:00 Not Prioritizing Greenery

See you next time!

~Liz

[BalanceRhythm]

Hi Everyone! I hope you enjoyed this video on identifying and correcting the things that can throw our rooms off balance. Let me know your thoughts! ❤Liz

[lisas]

As a fellow interior designer I applaud the majority of your tips. However, I disagree with the general advice on draperies. The length of the draperies depends on the fabric you are using, the look you are trying to create and whether the client has pets who will lay on the puddled drapery. A lighter look using more sheer fabric such as gauze certainly can include puddled draperies. A cotton print with lining can look messy or unintended and ill-fitting scrunched on the floor. My rule of thumb is that for any stiffer fabric that wouldn't puddle nicely draperies hang at 1/4" off the floor. This gives a crisp, custom look and keeps the bottom of the draperies from soiling. I tend to make certain that elements are practical as well as beautiful and I believe clients appreciate that. Thank you for this wholly important advice on good interior design. It is valuable information.

[creekbanks]

Keep on dropping those gems, Balance+Rhythm, especially the art hanging and rug placement, so many people do this. You are awesome at what you do.

[tracyvision]

Helpful tips, as always. I agree, sometimes it’s very instructive to see mistakes! Thanks!

[gailwilliams]

This is an excellent overview, concise and understandable, with great examples (good and bad).

[janethunt]

Thank you for putting this together. Very helpful tips. You were clear and concise.

[terrikuykendall]

Hi! I love your videos. I’ve been working on decluttering and watching minimalism shows 🙄. I’m done “minimalizing” my kitchen and living room. I’m not paring down any further because everything I have now is useful physically or emotionally 😊. Time to start learning how to decorate and came across your videos. Thank you!

[simpleinspiredliving]

Found your channel thru you tube algorithm . Really loved it. You have included so many beautiful photos when giving an example. Very well informed and researched subject material. Your voice is very soothing to the ears.
Good channel.

[pingpangpong]

Wonderful and informative. Thanks for including metric 👍

[laurettaberger]

Great video! Very helpful…..thank you! 💗

[creekbanks]

Of course, these are all general design arrangements. A good decorator / designer will sit down with a client and discuss relevant aspects of their lifestyle to create a beautiful functional space they look forward to coming home to at the end of the day. This includes, pets and their habits, allergies, entertaining, hobbies, family size, budget, etc.

[shakunnainani]

Thank you for such a easy helpfull video.
Love the way you explain .live in Spain..a lot of your advices are very helpful.

[duikmans]

Thanks for these great (practical) tips!

[clwest]

Great tips - especially the 'sizing' of coffee table & art above the sofa ... My personal concern is baseboard heater in front of all my windows .... you're correct, the short drapes looked goofy so I am on the search for some type of shade that looks decent.

[Ldifferent]

Good job and i like your calm presentation.

[bellewill]

Love your channel 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️. Beautiful 🎉

[dyanalayng]

Good tips and examples. Especially loved the one showing the cowhide on the plain rug - really made an beautiful room as the rich red brown in the hide was echoed in the chair frames and mirror frame. 💖💕
I subscribed the minute you prioritized greenery!

[saraheschweiler]

Thank you for sharing this helpful video, & best wishes from your newest subscriber in snowy Minneapolis, Minnesota!
🙂🌲❄🌲💐🙏💐🌲❄🌲😊

[aminaakhtar]

Thank you. It was a good informative video and also everything was to the point. But I had to chuckle when you suggested "Fiddle leaf fig" plant as "low maintenance".😅

[roselynbalce]

Hello Liz! I love this! I’m your new subscriber! Love and peace from Vancouver BC💕❤️💕