DESIGNING a home can be a fun activity, but if things don’t come together the way you thought they would it can quickly turn stressful instead.
Not only that but you’ve probably spent loads of time and money on the items you bought to create the feng shui room of your dreams only for it to look awful.
Now, one professional decorator has shared her top tip to prevent people from falling into an interior design trap – and it’s all about the carpet you choose.
Taking to her social media page, Pamela explained that buying an area rug that is too small for the space can off-kilter the balance of the room.
"Oftentimes people purchase an area rug that is just large enough to float in the centre of the room to place the coffee table on. And that's where you're going wrong,” she explained.
This approach can result in a fragmented look, undermining the overall cohesion of your living room.
To overcome this issue, Pamela said: "Make sure the length and the width of your area rug extend just past the dimensions of your sofa."
By choosing an appropriately sized rug, you can establish a seamless visual flow that ties the room together.
Another mistake that often occurs with area rugs is improper placement, according to TikTok user @refinedambiance.
Pamela observed that many individuals tend to purchase a rug solely to serve as a foundation for their furniture, missing out on its true beauty.
In this regard, she advised: "Make sure that at least the front legs of every piece of furniture touch the area rug."
By doing so, you not only showcase the rug's beauty but also enhance the overall visual appeal of your living room.
"I hope this helps," Pamela concluded, adding in the caption: “One of the most common mistakes you can make when it comes to decorating your living room is to purchase an area rug. That is too small!
“I myself have been guilty of this. What about you?”
People couldn’t help but comment on her “great” advice below the clip as one person wrote: “Me looking at my area rug that’s just big enough for my coffee table – knew something looked off”.
Another person said: “I thought small rugs is now the right thing,” to which Pamela replied: “Your area rug size should always be, dependent upon the size of the room and the size of your furniture.”
While a third joked: “Mine doesn’t come together cause I’m just rubbish at colours and putting stuff together period,” alongside a crying with laughter emoji.
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