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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Adele Cardani

Interior designers reveal their biggest decorating icks and pet peeves

The right light: your interior space should reflect how you feel about your life - (String Furniture)

While getting “the ick” has become pretty ubiquitous in dating conversations, the term goes far beyond romantic relationships – even extending to interior design preferences. At its core, the ick refers to a sudden feeling of disgust or repulsion that’s impossible to shake. From cluttered decor to drab, draining hues, there is an abundance of design details that interiors experts notice – and cringe over – immediately. We’ve asked them to share their unfiltered thoughts, revealing the decorating faux pas that repel them (and what to do instead).

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