When browsing decorating websites, magazines and articles, we find a lot of tips and topics that deal with the things you should follow or take into account before choosing the right decorations for you, but it is rare to find topics that explain to you things you should not overlook and things you should avoid before choosing the most suitable for you. In this issue, Amlak Real Estate Newspaper will open for you, dear reader, the file of “What to avoid before you design and choose your home decorations and furniture?”.
We have selected twenty important “no's” that we think you should avoid before choosing what suits your home and your life:

1- Don't let others choose for you
Your home is your personal kingdom, so don't let the advice and choices of friends and family be a source of pressure on you and force you to do what you don't like or prefer. We encourage you to listen to their opinions, but the decision is up to you alone, so don't reward anyone at the expense of your home and your comfort. 2- Don't paint your walls first
This is because you don't know your choices of furniture, carpets and antiques, so postpone painting the walls until you choose the style, fabrics and furniture you want.
3- Don't decide the right color for your wall from catalogs
The paint color may look beautiful in the limited space in the catalog or under the strong lights of the store, but when you paint the entire wall with it, it may be less beautiful. It is recommended to buy a small can of paint and try it on a square area of 30 cm by 30 cm of your home's wall.
4- Don't make a decision right away in the store, take your time! The overwhelming amount of furniture, paint or accessories can have a negative impact on your choice by making you settle to finish your home quickly or succumb to pressure from salespeople. Therefore, it is recommended that you slow down in making decisions related to paint color, decoration and furniture and think about your options, available stores, prices and materials and then come back later to buy.
5- Don't choose the safest color instead of what you like
If you love the color red, for example, do not give in to the white color because it is the safest color in the choice and suits a lot of furniture, but rather adapt the color you love with what you have in your furniture and coordinate it to make room for what you love to be part of the color of your home.

6- Don't let the color you love be the main one
Adapt your favorite colors and pieces to be the center of attention in the space by highlighting it. For example, if you like to paint your living room in shades of red because it is your favorite color, use beige tones as a base for the room while lining the wall facing the sofa with red patterned wallpaper to highlight the beauty of the red color and give your room more variety and contrast.

7- Don't ignore psychology in choosing colors
In issue (37) of Amlak Real Estate Newspaper, we discussed the appropriate colors for each of the rooms of the house in light of psychology, which believes that each room of the house is created for a purpose and colors should be used to amplify its purpose. For example, psychology advises that the bedroom colors should be calm colors of blue and green shades in order to inspire tranquility and calm, unlike the living room, which is orange and yellow shades to create more activity and vitality in the place. So don't lose sight of this science in choosing the right colors in light of modern science.
8- Don't forget that every color has different shades
Not every green color has to be like leaves, this color extends to include shades of yellow, red, and blue, so expand your imagination and open your options to include colors you didn't think of before.
9- Don't match colors
We see in a number of homes that the owners match the colors of furniture with wall paints and accessories, which loses its beauty, so when choosing to coordinate pieces with paints, make sure to employ contrast and harmony to highlight the beauty of paints while not covering up the beauty of furniture pieces.

10- Don't overlook the focal point of the room
Not every room has a focal point, but if your room has one or you want to highlight an important element in the room, don't overlook it, and arrange artwork and furniture around that important element.
11- Don't let your furniture stick to the walls
Do not line up pieces of furniture such as chairs, sofas and tables next to the wall because this causes the room to lose its warmth and lose its aesthetic appearance.
12- Do not place obstacles that paralyze your movement
In the paths leading to the other side of the room or in the corridors, do not place pieces of furniture and antiques that may hinder your movement and make it difficult, leave room for easy movement and access in rooms and corridors.
13- Don't choose your furniture based on shape or fabric
Choosing furniture pieces based on their design or the pattern and color of the fabric is very risky, as form does not mean quality. Make sure the pieces you buy are solidly made, the fabric is durable, and the stitching details are well done. It's easy to change the fabric to match your favorite fabrics, but it's the cleanliness and quality of the workmanship that matters and what it costs. 14- Don't overstretch your budget
As in the world of fashion, décor has fashions that don't last, so it's best not to overstretch your budget with pieces that have a short life in the fashion world. It is preferable to buy basic pieces that will last a long time and will not lose their luster over time, and you can follow the fashion with affordable accessories such as pillows, carpets, antiques and bedspreads.

15- Don't keep your furniture mismatched
If you have some mismatched pieces that you have inherited or like and bought, but they don't match and don't go together, don't keep them as they are. You can change the color of the frame or add some accessories like bedspreads and pillows that make your room cohesive and coordinated.
16- Don't waste your money
If there is a piece that has no use or place in your home and won't last long, put your money in your pocket and don't buy it because it's a waste of money. Invest in what you need, what has more than one use and what is essential.
17- Don't keep too many pieces of furniture
Many of us are forced to live with a few pieces that are gifted to us but don't suit our taste. If you find yourself in this situation, don't force yourself to accept it if you don't like it and there is no room for it in your home and life. Don't force yourself to love what you don't like.
18- Don't clutter your home with antiques and collectibles
Don't let your home be overcrowded with antiques, as this distorts the beauty of the house and makes it look disorganized, in addition to that, overcrowding a room with collectibles loses its beauty and prestige. Therefore, it is better to be satisfied with limited pieces to show their importance and beauty and store the rest for later use in redecoration.

19-Don't overlook the details
Don't just paint the walls and distribute the furnishings, pay attention to the details to make your home decor stand out. Find a uniquely shaped side light, arrange your books in a unique way, add some oddly designed pillows and bedspreads, and add some candles and flowers to make your home special.

20-Don't make the decision in isolation from those who live with you
It is important to take the opinion of those who live with you such as your parents, your spouse and your children because they will be sharing it with you and it is important to give them a sense of comfort. If you have different tastes, look for compromises such as dividing rooms according to tastes or trying to merge your tastes together, but don't lose sight of consistency.
In conclusion, remember that the process of furnishing your home and choosing paint and accessories is fun, but try to avoid what we mentioned to you in order to ensure the consistency and completeness of the beauty of your home with what you choose.