SOMA Living May 2024

INTERIOR DESIGN Never say never... unless it involves the following points. That’s right, decor lovers! Here is my list of “OMG please NEVER do that to your home!”... and please excuse any snarky quips, but I feel rather strongly about these things. 1) NEVER use curtains that have grommets. They look inexpensive and bulky. 2) NEVER use the “matching” throw pillows that come with a sofa or sectional. They’re always stiff and often fall apart. The furniture salesperson will likely tell you they’re perfect with your new piece... but don’t believe that. Just throw them out. 3) NEVER hang one piece of art in the middle of a wall all by itself. It looks odd and it’s just confusing. Artwork tells a story and is meant to enhance a space through color, texture, pattern, and design... but a random piece of art hung alone in the center of a wall looks like a mistake. It has to relate to the things around it. 4) NEVER have more than 2 or 3 picture frames on one surface, and NONE of them should be the same size and orientation. You want to create levels with picture frames so that all of them can be seen. The largest frame in the back, and then the smaller ones appropriately spaced and angled in front. 5) NEVER purchase an entire room off the showroom floor of any furniture store. It’s generic and will look sterile and uninviting. 6) NEVER use a toilet rug. You know, the ones that wrap around the base? Just don’t. They look dated and silly, and not silly in a good way. Want to have fun with your bathroom? Then paint it a BOLD color! Or better yet, put up some funky wallpaper! Next month... Things you should ALWAYS do in your home! This version uses ellipses to indicate pauses or shifts in tone without overdoing it, maintaining a friendly and engaging style.

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