20 Horrible Home UPGRADES You'll Regret
Most homes don’t look bad because of budget… They look bad because of mistakes you don’t even notice. In this video, I’m breaking down the worst interior design choices you should AVOID at all costs — the ones quietly making your home feel smaller, cheaper, and uncomfortable. From oversized furniture to wrong lighting, bad layouts, and design trends that don’t work in real life… These are the exact mistakes I see again and again as an interior designer in Dubai. Timestamp: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Upgrade-1 (Freestanding Bathtubs in Small Bathrooms) 2:00 Upgrade-2 (Open Shelving Everywhere) 3:05 Upgrade-3 (All-White Interiors) 4:15 Upgrade-4 (Oversized Sofas) 5:25 Upgrade-5 (Cheap LED Lighting Everywhere) 6:21 Upgrade-6 (Wall-to-Wall Mirrors) 7:02 Upgrade-7 (Black Fixtures Everywhere) 7:42 Upgrade-8 (Tiny Tiles with Heavy Grout) 8:24 Upgrade-9 (Glass Dining Tables) 9:02 Upgrade-10 (Over-Open Floor Plans) 9:45 Upgrade-11 (Built-ins Without Flexibility) 10:23 Upgrade-12 (Dark Floors in Small Spaces) 11:05 Upgrade-13 (Fake Plants Everywhere) 11:46 Upgrade-14 (TV Above Fireplace) 12:23 Upgrade-15 (Matching Everything) 12:55 Upgrade-16 (Overdecorated Walls) 13:29 Upgrade-17 (Cheap Hardware & Fixtures) 14:02 Upgrade-18 (Poor Bathroom Drainage ) 14:32 Upgrade-19 (Wrong Rug Size) 14:59 Upgrade-20 (Following Trends Instead of Function) And the worst part? Most people think these choices look “luxury.” They don’t. 👀 In this video, you’ll learn: The most common design mistakes ruining your space Why your home feels smaller than it actually is What to replace these mistakes with (designer-approved fixes) How to instantly make your home feel more expensive If you’re designing, renovating, or just trying to upgrade your space… watch this before you buy anything. 💬 Let’s talk: Which one of these mistakes do you have in your home right now? Be honest — I read every comment. 🔔 Subscribe for more: Interior design tips, real-life fixes, and honest truths no one tells you. Welcome to The Designerist. interior design mistakes, home design tips, luxury interior design, small space design, home renovation tips, modern home mistakes, interior design ideas, designer advice, home upgrade tips
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