I’m an interior designer and people always make the same mistakes – there’s strict rules about wallpaper for starters
THERE are a few interior design rules you should stick to if you don’t want to risk your home looking outdated or tacky.
These rules are especially important if you plan on selling down the line – the wrong choice could even turn away potential buyers.
Speaking to Express.co.uk, Thomas Goodman, interior designer, MyJobQuote.co.uk, revealed some of the major mistakes people make time and time again.
One of the biggest errors is opting for bright colours on your walls – whether it’s paint or wallpaper, it’s a big no-no for the home expert.
This is because a lot of people want a blank canvas when they move into a new home, so busy patterns and colours can be a turn off.
“If you want to sell a home for the best price, it’s prudent to use warm colours,” he explained.
Some patterns are worse than others though, according to Thomas large floral prints and stripes are particularly bad because they tend to make rooms look smaller.
The goal for most DIY decorators is to make their space look bigger and the best way to do that is to brighten it using light colours and not overcrowding with furniture.
Stick to a few basic pieces you love instead of overwhelming the space with too many fabrics and colours.
The same goes for interior styles – you should stick to just one or two to avoid creating a “confused interior which potential buyers will feel the need to change,” Thomas said.
Future buyers will see the mixed and matched interior as an extra job to do, which can affect how much they offer, or if they will at all.
That said, might want to also consider decorating to match the type of house you have.
For example, a modern house close to the beach can look strange if it’s decorated in a dark, gothic style.
And a Victorian town house might look equally as odd if it had a beach-theme.
“Putting a modern glossy kitchen into a country cottage can jar buyers, the pro explained.
“They’ll be expecting to see a traditional kitchen, so this can be off putting and limit your house’s value.”