5 Living Room Decor Pitfalls That Make Designers Cringe

"Fewer, larger accessories give a higher-end vibe to a living room. If you have smaller-scale items that you love, grouping them together in a collection makes them feel more intentional and less like clutter."

"An overly small rug can make a space feel disconnected, as it doesn't anchor the furniture or create a cohesive seating area. It can also make the room appear disjointed, with furniture floating rather than being integrated into the space."

"Ideally, all four legs of a piece of furniture will sit on top of your rug. Though sometimes, just placing two front legs on the rug will also work just fine."

Living rooms present design challenges that interior designers frequently address. Furniture that is not properly scaled to the space ranks as a primary concern. Excessive small decorative objects create visual clutter; designers recommend fewer, larger accessories for a more refined appearance. Grouping smaller items into intentional collections prevents them from appearing scattered. Rugs significantly impact room cohesion—undersized rugs make spaces feel disconnected and cause furniture to appear floating rather than integrated. Proper rug sizing should accommodate all four furniture legs, or minimally the two front legs. Designers also suggest purchasing main seating pieces first, then coordinating complementary accent furniture from different retailers while maintaining style and color consistency.

Read at Apartment Therapy