"If every item in a single room appears to be from the same store - or belongs to a matching set - your space is going to appear staged, explains designer Taylor Johnson. "Acquire things over time," she advises. "Not everything has to be sentimental or mean something to you, but a good portion of it should." Designer Alexis Warren agrees, noting that if all of the furniture within a room is brand new, it can appear too catalog- or showroom-like."
"While professionally staged spaces aren't meant to be livable, real homes tend to be at their best when they're designed to be enjoyed and used. That's why a staged home can sometimes look impractical - and that's probably not the vibe you're going for in your home. "If the furniture looks too perfect to sit in or set your glass of wine down on the table, it will look staged," Johnson says. "Homes are meant to be lived in.""
Avoid overly coordinated rooms where every item appears to come from the same store or matching set; acquire pieces over time and include sentimental items to add depth. Blend newer furniture with antiques or vintage finds to prevent a catalog-like look. Prioritize livability by selecting furnishings that invite use rather than fragile, museum-like perfection. Steer clear of over-styled vignettes such as impossibly stacked pillows that leave no room to sit. Diversify wall art and avoid relying solely on mass-produced prints to foster a collected, personal aesthetic that feels unique and welcoming.
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