1. Inflatable Furniture Inflatable chairs and sofas might scream “temporary fun,” but designers see them as a shortcut that sacrifices

1. Overgrown Ivy on Every Wall Ivy can look beautiful when it’s controlled, but when it creeps unchecked across walls,

1. Acrylic Floating Shelves They look sleek and minimal in photos, but acrylic shelves are notorious for warping under weight.

1. Keeping Counters Covered in Stuff Even if your kitchen is spotless, crowded counters can instantly make it feel messy.

1. Making Guests Wait Too Long for Food Everyone knows that timing is everything at a dinner party. If guests

1. Huge Stone Fire Pits Those wide, built-in fire pits look inviting in editorials, surrounded by cozy chairs. But in