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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Eleanor Richardson

Are You Guilty of Overdecorating? 5 Common Design Habits That Could Be Making Your Home Look Overdone

Breakfast table with bistro chairs, low pleated pendant lights, black armoire with tableware looking into the kitchen.

At Homes & Gardens, we rarely condone the 'less is more' approach to decor. However, there are some common decorating mistakes that lead to a home looking overdone and overdecorated. Not necessarily cluttered, but too busy or overly curated.

While it can be tempting to fill a space with all your favourite pieces, good interior design maintains visual harmony. Of course, we all want a space that speaks to us, but that's not to say you need to throw everything at a room; in fact, the subtle art of paring it back will allow all your favorite pieces to truly shine.

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