The 5 Biggest Interior Design Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

Design Unscripted

Designing a home can feel overwhelming—but some mistakes show up more often than others. In this episode of Design Unscripted, interior designer Manuella Moreira reveals the 5 biggest mistakes people make in interior design—and exactly how to fix them.

From poor furniture scale to flat lighting, matchy-matchy pieces, and overlooked accessories, this episode breaks down the most common design missteps that can make even a beautiful space feel off—and how to avoid them with confidence.

Whether you’re furnishing a new space or reworking a room you’ve lived in for years, these practical tips will help you create a home that feels cohesive, layered, and uniquely you.

✨ In this episode:

• [00:33] The #1 mistake that instantly throws off a room
• [00:02:25] How to fix lighting that feels flat or harsh
• [00:03:43] Why pushing furniture to the walls isn’t helping your layout
• [00:04:55] The problem with buying everything from one store
• [00:06:13] How art and accessories can bring your space to life

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Chapters

1. The 5 Biggest Interior Design Mistakes (and How to Fix Them) (00:00:00)

2. The #1 mistake that instantly throws off a room (00:00:33)

3. #2: How to fix lighting that feels flat or harsh (00:02:25)

4. #3: Why pushing furniture to the walls isn’t helping your layout (00:03:43)

5. #4 The problem with buying everything from one store (00:04:55)

6. #5: How art and accessories can bring your space to life (00:06:13)