White raised ceilings in living room with mirror over fireplace, small wooden coffee table, and gray sectional couch
A rug should anchor the furniture in your room.
  • Interior designer Manuella Moreira shared home-decor mistakes she hates to see in a space.
  • Boring powder rooms and blank ceilings are missed opportunities for home decor.
  • Repeating too many of the same wood tones or metal finishes can make a room one-dimensional.

Decor trends come and go, but some will always be faux pas.