Breaking interior design myths sounds pretty radical but I hope to demonstrate that actually, some of the rules many of us assume about interior design to be true is often not the case. Learning the interior design principles and elements will achieve a strong foundation… But the fun then comes from deciding when and how to break them!

Myth 1. Keep Wall Colours Light to Make a Room Feel Bigger

Not necessarily! Often, it’s about using colour variations in certain areas (whether subtle or bold) to create a BIGGER impression.

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Myth 2. Keep Furniture Against the Walls to Make the Room Feel Bigger

Sometimes, ‘zoning’ different areas within the room can make it feel far bigger and FAR more interesting. Alan Titchmarsh has been talking about this in his garden designs for years. The same goes for interiors too.

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Myth 3. Use Smaller Furniture and Items to Make a Room Feel Bigger

Small items do not necessarily make a room feel bigger. There are 2 things I never like to compromise on, regardless of room size: Large table lamps and large mirrors – Everything else in negotiable! If you only have small pictures, group them in such a way that it accentuates the ceiling height or the overall wall size.

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