Comments on: 20 Common Decorating Mistakes to Avoid http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/20-common-decorating-mistakes-to-avoid/ Real Decorating for Real People Sun, 16 Feb 2020 12:23:17 +0000 hourly 1 By: Shari Hiller http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/20-common-decorating-mistakes-to-avoid/#comment-160778 Sun, 09 Sep 2018 02:31:36 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4629#comment-160778 Well, you did describe it as “roughly” parisian 30′s feel…..maybe the Eiffel Tower helps bring the theme to life for everyone to enjoy?

]]> By: Shari Hiller http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/20-common-decorating-mistakes-to-avoid/#comment-160775 Sun, 09 Sep 2018 02:28:57 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4629#comment-160775 That is a tough question to answer without more information, but if you have similar colors in both the kitchen and family room in your furnishings and your case pieces and cabinets, then eagle pictures (probably not much color in them) and a wine motif(the stronger of the two design statements) should be fine.

]]> By: Pam http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/20-common-decorating-mistakes-to-avoid/#comment-128950 Sun, 29 Jul 2018 15:18:30 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4629#comment-128950 Hi. I would like to ask a decorating question. We are in the middle of remodeling our kitchen. We have opened a wall between the kitchen and family room with a half wall. Is it OK to still decorate the family room with eagle pictures I have and love? There is almost no room to decorate the kitchen, but is it OK to use wine décor in there where I can or is this a no no with it adjoining the kitchen?

]]> By: Don http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/20-common-decorating-mistakes-to-avoid/#comment-116627 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 21:34:19 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4629#comment-116627 My wife and I have a running debate on authenticity. We put together a bathroom with a roughly parisian 30′s feel – deep red walls, some dark metal. My wife wants to hang a picture of the Eiffel Tower or something that says Paris. My position is that people in Paris rarely need to hang a picture of the Eiffel Tower when they can look out the window. I feel that our guests may or may not get the exact theme of the room but hitting them over the head with it cheapens the rest of the look. Thoughts?

]]> By: Carole http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/20-common-decorating-mistakes-to-avoid/#comment-101740 Sun, 17 Jun 2018 02:21:09 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4629#comment-101740 I could not agree more with the pillows issue! I’ve seen some sofa’s, and beds with so many pillows that it would take ten minutes just to make room to actually use the furniture. lol

I’ve been told that it makes furnishings look ‘finished’. I think it simply makes them look cluttered.

I do disagree about faux greenery. Some of it is very nice looking, and although real may be preferable, some people don’t have the time, inclination, or green thumb to deal with it.

]]> By: Marie http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/20-common-decorating-mistakes-to-avoid/#comment-56675 Sat, 13 Jan 2018 03:12:02 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4629#comment-56675 Nice to see some new comments. Enjoy the site and hearing from Matt and Shari et al.

]]> By: Shari Hiller http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/20-common-decorating-mistakes-to-avoid/#comment-56671 Sat, 13 Jan 2018 02:06:06 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4629#comment-56671 Brian, you are adorable. Yes, add as much fuzzy cloth to your bathroom as you can! I’ve been watching the weather up north, (I live in Florida but I’m from Ohio) and I’ve been through what you are going through and all I can say is BREAK THE RULES!!! Hope you stay warm this winter!!

]]> By: Shari Hiller http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/20-common-decorating-mistakes-to-avoid/#comment-56660 Sat, 13 Jan 2018 01:48:15 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4629#comment-56660 Celine, I’ve never come across that question before but I understand. If you find something you love, you stick with it – I do that with clothing for sure. so, can you see both sectionals from any place in the house? Is it obvious they are both the same? I like your idea of throw pillows, but can you have one covered in a different fabric? If they aren’t visible from each other, why not?

]]> By: Shari Hiller http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/20-common-decorating-mistakes-to-avoid/#comment-56651 Sat, 13 Jan 2018 01:33:05 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4629#comment-56651 You know, there are ALWAYS exceptions to rules and you have a perfect exception!

]]> By: Shari Hiller http://mattandshari.com/decorating/how-to-decorate/20-common-decorating-mistakes-to-avoid/#comment-56644 Sat, 13 Jan 2018 01:16:31 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4629#comment-56644 Louis, you are exactly right! If you have the creativity and are fearless, go for it! I love to hear from people who can break the rules and be really happy and comfortable in their spaces.

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