People get trapped in the way things should feel and less focused on the way things should function.

Make sure furniture decor has similar scale. It's all about scale, proportion, measuring, being conscious of the overall plan.

Be judicious with your budget and buy things that are going to last.

Avoid too much intense color. Make sure you mix colors and try them out. It's always good to do a swatch.

Think of how much furniture you need. What's the best way to have it be functional in a great way? If it's in groups, define it.

To have a 9-foot sofa in a small room can be kind of treacherous.

People get trapped in the way things should feel and less focused on the way things should function.