An interior designer with 27 years of experience shares 10 things he'd never have in his own home

• He said he generally avoids most accent walls, signs with affirmations, and porcelain tile.
• The designer said passes on impractical oversize floor lamps and bulky retro statement pieces.

You won’t find cheesy or “inspirational” wall art in his space.

Beanbags can make a space look messy.

“Use your light to create atmosphere,” he said, adding that you can even hire a lighting planner to help you do so if you’re stumped.

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