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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Charlotte Olby

5 Things Designers Say Are Making Your Home Look Boring – And How to Fix Them in 2026

Cozy warm beige breakfast nook in a bay window with wooden antique french doors, yellow blinds, two dining chairs with scalloped upholstered seats.

There was once a time when perfectly matched furniture and white walls felt like the pinnacle of interior style. Today, however, that same strive for perfection can leave a home feeling flat, forgettable, and well, a little boring.

And designers agree that spaces that play it too safe or follow the 'cookie-cutter' approach often end up lacking personality, no matter how polished they look. As someone who loves interiors with character, I wanted to find out exactly what the experts think is draining our homes of charm.

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