10 REASONS YOUR HOME LOOKS CHEAP | INTERIOR DESIGN MISTAKES

10 REASONS YOUR HOME LOOKS CHEAP | INTERIOR DESIGN MISTAKES
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

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[KristenMcGowan]

HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE!!♥I hope this gives you some ideas you can implement into your home to make it look luxurious for less! What space in your home do you think needs the most improving this year??

[ghadaawad]

Can you please do videos where you peer-review our homes: telling what could be done to elevate the look of the different rooms?

[aprilsullivan]

One of the other things to make a home look more elevated - keeping it clean! I'm a Realtor, and I had one of my high end listings where the house was filthy dirty, I couldn't get the client to hire a cleaner ($2 mil home and no cleaner?!) and I couldn't get the client to do a good job cleaning it either - talk about leaving money on the table. I've also had homes that were not high end and didn't have much upgrades but the owners were meticulous in how clean they kept their home and those I always broke sales records for the neighborhood. Buyers can tell when a home is well taken care of and they always feel those homes are worth more. Sort of the same concept with the fridge comment - that's one of my top tips for clients as well, clear off the fridge.

[Life-est-Belle]

I actually like the thin curtains, they give the cottagy look. Thick curtains do look luxurious but also too heavy sometimes. I think a home is not always about being luxurious (telling people you’re rich), Being cosy and welcoming is more important to me.

[HelenBrown-tijb]

Wow, it was eye-opening! From tacky furniture choices to poor lighting, it pointed out common mistakes we might be making in our own homes without even realizing it. It's like having a personal interior designer giving you tips for free!

[kyhi]

I like light filtering through my drapes.

[marthatassi]

Very helpful observations and advice! My problem area involves a recliner facing the tv and tech clutter. Please do a video on decorating around husbands.

[aquarius]

Hi Kristen! I’ve been meaning to leave a message for a while to say I absolutely love your channel! I’ve learned so much from you over the past year and I cannot thank you enough for all your tips and advice on how to elevate the look or your home. I finally feel like I have a clear idea of my style preference and how to achieve a more cohesive look to my home and have made a few changes and additions that have made a huge difference! Even my hubby is impressed with the things I’ve picked up from you and he’s noticed a few things we could make improvements to. He jokes with me about how much I talk about your advice and often says, ‘What would Kristen do?’ but he genuinely thinks it’s great and has actually been listening to what I’ve been telling him!

I was drawn to your content because I love your lake house decor, it’s absolutely my cup of tea! And watching your videos is so relaxing too!

Thanks again and I look forward to your next instalment. Sarah xx

[LelaDawson-fged]

This video is a total eye-opener for anyone aiming for a chic home! The breakdown is spot-on, and I appreciated the simple solutions provided. It's like having a personal interior designer giving valuable advice for a more sophisticated look.

[cathyellis]

For us coastal lovers, i like shells, coral and water prints as long as It's not over done.

[kimskreations]

Glitz and glam can be tricky, you just need to know good pieces and mix them with other mato

[mitzileach]

There are not many people in England who could have 3 feet between furniture, unfortunately our homes here are small.

[faithchick]

I think it just depends on the person. These tips are fantastic if you want an expesive looking house or are putting a house up for sale. The room set up is also a fantastic tip. But not putting you family pictures on the fridge, and not having themed rooms just because it looks less fansy is silly uf you aren't selling a house. People have chicken themed kitchens because it makes them happy. The worked hard to own the house. No one should care what others think of their chicken statue. Again, these are awesome tips for selling houses or people who really care about looking stylish. But it should be noted most celebrities have themed rooms, animals statues, and random fish statues in their ocean side houses. And those people are millionaires. People should be careful about worrying about what others think. If you want a house with the style tips posed here, fantastic! Go for it! But don't change things because you want it to 'look expensive' just to show it off to people.

[rosacuore]

I couldn’t agree more on furniture design. I got only the couch and a table for 10 people, that’s folded when not using it, from a furniture store; other items coffee table, dining/ living wall stands, etc, got them out of online marketplaces or flea markets and garage sales. I learned to work with wooden furniture and refinish few coffee tables and sold them for a profit. Books shelves took me 3 years to build it but we got it done spending only 200 .00 dollars, maybe. Same with appliances, used stuff and recreate it 🙂
Thanks 🙏 for sharing your tips

[mariamangion]

Your youtube videos are always such high quality, feels like I’m watching a short film and I LOVE IT! I don’t know what we did to deserve you, but what I do know is how much I appreciate you 🤍

[justpippyj]

Oh my goodness, Kristin! I love your videos. Sometimes, when I decorate, I think ok, i did all right. Then, when I watch your AMAZING makeovers and tips... I realize that I can do so much better! Thank you for making our homes more beautiful with every video you post! You're the best!!

[jazembri]

Can you do a video with ideas on how to decorate around a living room Tv & console. Wall decor

[VanessaSpencer-ogzb]

I was curious about why my home didn't feel as chic as I wanted, so I checked out this video. The insights are spot-on and I appreciate the relatable examples used throughout.

[SueSue_orchid_grower_quilter]

I agree with you! Taking the photos and reminders off the refrigerator made my kitchen look so much cleaner and luxurious. However, I needed to have a place to put the kids school calendars and after school schedules somewhere....I put them inside the cabinet doors. I taped them right where I could get to them and then they were out of sight but within reach! Thank you for your channel!

[patriciam]

How about a video on different family room layouts. My family room is rectangular and is hard to figure out the furniture placement because of windows, fireplace and entryway. I can’t float the sofa because the room isn’t wide enough. Love your videos!