Author name: Jennifer Gibson

1. Overly Themed Rooms When a room is committed to a single theme—like “Parisian café” or “coastal farmhouse”—it can quickly […]

1. LED Strip Lights Everywhere If every room glows like a gamer cave or a music video set, chances are

1. Sparse Textiles Minimalist spaces often limit textiles to a single throw or a neutral rug, keeping things visually quiet.

1. Staging That Feels Too Perfect When every pillow is karate-chopped and there’s a bowl of fake lemons on the

1. Inconsistent Style or Color Palette When every area is visible at once, clashing styles or colors can create visual

1. A Spot That Invites You to Pause Every room needs a moment of stillness—a cozy chair, a reading nook,

1. Cluttered Surfaces You might have trained your eyes to ignore the pile of mail on the counter or the