Decorating » Design Ideas » Editor's Design Pet Peeves

Editor's Design Pet Peeves

Our senior editor, Lydia Somerville, has compiled a highly personal and subjective list of decorating sins that drive her batty.

Blue walls and zebra-print chair
» From Cottage Living
Dominique Vorillon
Close [x]Cottage Living
«
14 of 21
»
» View All Slides

Pillow Profusion

Layering pillows, bolsters, and shams on the bed is fine. But don’t go overboard. You want your bedroom to be a restful, serene sanctuary, not a fussy, complicated memory game. Limit your pillows to one pair of European shams, one pair of standard shams, and one bolster.

Related Links
Next »Too Many Shiny Surfaces
«
Framing pages from books adds spunk to a room
Previous Dinky Art
»
A modern and open living room with a couch and chair.
Next Too Many Shiny Surfaces
14 of 21Blue walls and zebra-print chair




Related Features



  • Loading comments...

Add new comment

The rules: Keep it clean, and stay on the subject or we might delete your comment. If you see inappropriate language, e-mail us. An asterisk * indicates a required field.

2000 characters maximum

from thisoldhouse.com

Gallery: How to Build a PVC Window Box
How to Build a PVC Window Box
More:

Video: Video Tour: Winner, 2011 Best Kitchen Remodel
Video Tour: Winner, 2011 Best Kitchen RemodelPlay

This Old House TV Sign Up for Newsletters Subscribe to This Old House Magazine
Go To This Old House


Social Networking Twitter Facebook

More from MyHomeIdeas

More From MyHomeIdeas
Room Galleries
Add MyHomeIdeas to:
My Yahoo! My Google My MSN My AOL My Netvibes

Calendar

JavaScript must be enabled to use this Calendar module.



New on the Web



    A This Old House© property

    Main | Decorating | Entertaining | Outdoor Living | How-To | Healthy Home | Idea Houses | Home Giveaway

    ROOM GALLERIES: Bathrooms | Bedrooms | Kitchens | Living Areas | Outdoor Rooms | Closets | See All

    Site Map | About Us | Newsletters | Video | RSS Content Feeds

    Advertising | Careers | Subscribe to Our Magazines | Frequently Asked Questions | Contact Us

    Follow us on Twitter | Become a Friend on Facebook

    Real Simple Logo
    Home & Lifestyle Network
    EXPLORE OUR BRANDS:
    Links to other Time Inc. websites All You Coastal Living Cooking Light Health My Recipes Real Simple Southern Accents Southern Living Sunset This Old House 10 Best