Buying Guide
Interior Design Mistakes New Homeowners Should Avoid
Most interior design mistakes aren't about taste — they're planning gaps that only become obvious after the work is done and hard to fix. Here are the most common ones.
Finalising furniture before the electrical plan
Switch and socket points should be planned around where furniture and appliances will actually sit, not decided independently and adjusted later — moving a point after ceiling and paint work is expensive.
Underestimating storage needs
It's common to plan storage based on what you own today, not what accumulates over the next few years. Slightly over-planning storage is almost always worth it.
Choosing finishes without seeing them at scale
A material or colour can look completely different on a large wall or floor compared to a small sample swatch. Ask to see larger samples or completed rooms before committing.
Skipping a written scope of work
Verbal agreements on what's included lead to disputes later. A written scope — even a simple one — protects both you and the designer.