"The Upkeep Is Endless and Exhausting" — 5 Design 'Dirt Magnets' That Professional Cleaners Tell Me They'd Never Have in Their Own Homes

A living room with a white wall holding a large abstract, colorful painting and a set of four square paintings above a green tiled sideboard with a metallic box, a stack of books, a trailing potted plant, a set of candlesticks and a vase.

Have you ever spent a whole day cleaning up, and the next day you feel like you're right back to square one in a home that feels like it hasn't been tidied in weeks? Well, chances are it's not you but your home at fault.

Turns out, there are a couple of dirt magnet design mistakes that happen to be popular features across many homes, and these culprits catch dust and contribute to making a mess of your space and upend your household cleaning schedule. Some of them are easy to fix, while others might need a little bit of extra help.