Interior design mistakes that make your home look cheap: Viral TikToker reveals how IKEA furniture, children’s artwork and crushed velvet lower the tone (so, how many do YOU own?)
- TikToker Krishnan Rajaratnam revealed several decor mistakes made by people
- Londoner advised against crushed velvet furniture and IKEA drawers
- Children’s artwork and exposed washing machine should not appear in kitchen
- Interior design student has more than 92,000 followers on TikTok
If you’re a house proud type who hopes that visitors will be impressed by your decor, then this viral list of bad taste interior design is a must-read.
Interior design student Krishnan Rajaratnam, from London, who goes by the handle @interiorbykrish, has revealed the faux pas making your home look cheap, from crushed velvet furniture to mirrored accessories.
Swedish furniture giant IKEA is the go-to for millions of customers looking for an affordable and pratical way to furnish their homes, but its mass produced offerings will not pass muster with anyoe with a critical eye.
Proud parents may rejoice in hanging their children’s artwork on the wall or the fridge, but according to Krishnan – who has more than 92,000 followers – this is more catastrophic than cute.
Also on the banned list are exposed TV wires, which are almost impossible for renters to hide because they can’t drill holes through walls.
Here Femail reveals the top design fails that make your house look cheap – and it’s bad news if you have a visible washing machine.
Krishnan Rajaratnam, who goes by the handle @interiorbykrish revealed several decor mistakes made by people around the world, including crushed velvet furniture which can make your home look tacky
Bored Panda created an interesting gallery after collecting his top don’ts for your home which including white IKEA furniture
The once popular wall stickers also made his list as they have definitely been over done and can make the walls look cheap
Crushed diamond mirrored furniture was made to give a lavish feel to a room but they can do the opposite
Outdated lighting can make a room look old fashioned so it is important to update it with current trends
Many people love showing off their darling children’s artwork by hanging it on the walls however the interior design student says it makes your home look cheap
Another mistake people often make is leaving their washing machine exposed in the kitchen, an alternative would be to hide it behind a cupboard door or put it in a utility room
Krishnan also revealed that white UPVC front doors can make your home look cheap before you even step inside the house
He admitted over the door coat hangers are also tacky because they cause a space to look cluttered
Cover it! Exposed radiators is another no no in your home if you want it to look like a charming space
A simple change such as getting a bigger rug for a large space could make a room look aesthetically pleasing
Another simple change can be buying plain duvet covers as patterns can make a room look too busy
Mass produced canvas artwork is the most common faux pas homeowners should steer clear of as they can look cheap
When it comes to timeless design choices that can instantly spruce up your home and require little effort, Krishnan said to get rid of bright coloured walls and stick to neutral tones
***
Read more at DailyMail.co.uk