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Oonagh Turner

10 design mistakes interior designers always notice in a living room – and how to solve them

A neutral living room

It's part of the job of interior designers to be constantly attuned to the finer details. Other people's homes are always subject to the closest inspection, and those small elements that might go unnoticed by everyday guests will scream out to those in the world of interiors. 

But what are the common mistakes that are constantly getting noticed time and time again? From trim paint to how we're laying our rugs, to the placement of the TV, I've spoken to a selection of interior designers to find out what the common errors are in the living room, so we can make sure we're avoiding them in our own homes.

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