• There is nothing wrong with having a passion for modern and strange decorations and furniture items. It is when you are no longer happy with what you have designed that becomes a problem. This could be due to the lack of functionality an item has or the types of colors and themes are outdated.

• Choosing the paint color before getting your furniture could be a mistake. Your furniture is the focal point in your home. The color should only be chosen once you have found your favorite and most comfortable furniture. Choosing a color first will limit the styles of furniture to choose from.

• Not measuring the size of the room is another mistake. Everything should be proportional in your house to ease the perfectionist in you. Before purchasing an item at a furniture store, measure the space where it will be placed. This will help you choose the correct sized furniture and keep the room spacious.

• It is okay to keep the lounge suite the same style but it might be overwhelming to you to see a constant color or type of wood throughout a single room. There should be contrasting objects that lighten the room and create an elegant and modern aura.

• There are some people that have an obsession with collecting strange items. That's fine as long as you have an allocated space for these collections. Having strange looking furniture like high tables can also be wasting the space you need for dining room tables. Practicality is important when decorating your home.

• Avoid cluttering the room. You might love all your indoor plants, vases and figurines but there will be a point when it becomes too much for one room. Decorations should be there to create a beautiful appearance and not fill up as much space as possible.

• Using uncomfortable chairs in the dining room simply because they are the latest trend can be a mistake. They might be the new fad and a must-have item but it's important to test the quality and comfort levels so that you won't regret the purchase one day.

• It is important to match the size of the lounge suite with the proportions of the room. This is where measuring, depth and entryways need to be considered. If the lounge suite is too big it will take up unnecessary space and cause discomfort.