{"id":1312,"date":"2025-08-25T08:42:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T08:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kensmartips.com\/homeimprovement\/?p=1312"},"modified":"2025-08-25T08:42:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T08:42:59","slug":"8-decorating-rules-you-should-never-break-interior-design-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kensmartips.com\/homeimprovement\/?p=1312","title":{"rendered":"8 DECORATING RULES YOU SHOULD NEVER BREAK | INTERIOR DESIGN BASICS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sG-UiHTgoW8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>8 DECORATING RULES YOU SHOULD NEVER BREAK | INTERIOR DESIGN BASICS<br \/>\nInterior Designer: Kristen McGowan<\/p>\n<p>Do you what to decorate your home like a pro? In this video I am going over interior design basics rules and home decor styling tips you should remember when decorating your home! I take you through common interior design mistakes, and how to fix them to have a beautiful looking home. Use these interior design tricks, hacks and trends for a more cohesive and expensive looking home! If you&#8217;re looking for wall art and gallery wall hanging tips, bedroom styling, lighting essentials, furniture selection, painting tips, and more&#8230; this video is just for you! #interiordesign #homedecor<\/p>\n<p>Shop my sunroom furniture &amp; decor: https:\/\/shopmy.us\/shop\/collections\/1317572<\/p>\n<p>\u25b6 SHOP MY AMAZON STOREFRONT: https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amazon\/kristenmcgowan<\/p>\n<p>* MORE DESIGN RULES *<br \/>\nEpisode 1: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zHR_3BCONRo&amp;t=15s<br \/>\nEpisode 2: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jH4JU7Ihaa8<\/p>\n<p>\u25b6 SHOP MY NEW HOME: https:\/\/shopmy.us\/kristenmcgowan<\/p>\n<p>\u25b6 SHOP MY LTK: https:\/\/www.shopltk.com\/explore\/kristenmcgowan<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; CATCH UP ON PREVIOUS VIDEOS &#8211; <\/p>\n<p>DIY STAIRCASE MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/BPreKm7qMzs?si=2nPW2uHO5AlLYHSc<\/p>\n<p>DIY ENTRYWAY MAKEOVER (UNDER $500): https:\/\/youtu.be\/3UPFCsa&#8211;Hg?si=4ZyqkTvzvnawxCFx<\/p>\n<p>WE BOUGHT A HOUSE + HOUSE HUNTING JOURNEY: https:\/\/youtu.be\/hXBCr_c_5YY?si=pkxZU1k4LDUbhvn1<\/p>\n<p>NEW EMPTY HOUSE TOUR: https:\/\/youtu.be\/bbmeqGRfE_s?si=sKTbIzT15I7W8NqL<\/p>\n<p>REFINISHING OUR HARDWOOD FLOORS: https:\/\/youtu.be\/Mdwxn8IOulo?si=XIZjwh0jOJs2WQf7<\/p>\n<p>MOVING INTO OUR NEW HOME + DECORATE WITH ME: https:\/\/youtu.be\/rDZhBI7-RAo?si=wakFYqmiv1eo3Jra<\/p>\n<p>EXTREME HOME OFFICE MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/X-A_xwvseBo?si=sG9zednNEIH5fRrS<\/p>\n<p>EXTREME SUNROOM MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/4s9IufrG4iA?si=VZXMrp0nVQtN-yDr<\/p>\n<p>NEW HOME GUEST BEDROOM MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/9o83Ms6Miwo?si=F4jCqL5EApfMvyK9<\/p>\n<p>OUR FINISHED LAKE HOUSE TOUR: https:\/\/youtu.be\/gXiepP_fFzs?si=PS-Y-9pr6SHvxEXs<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; R O O M  M A K E O V E R S &#8211; <\/p>\n<p>FAMILY ROOM MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/O0Zs2aq35-E<\/p>\n<p>LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/TRlDDwLAYrY<\/p>\n<p>BACHELORS APARTMENT MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/wr9cz3F2eho?si=Ooqy4wyOeBh90ijQ<\/p>\n<p>MY GUEST BEDROOM MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/-ug8r0pO9m0<\/p>\n<p>NEW BREAKFAST NOOK MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/0H9oi-yLDS8<\/p>\n<p>DIY ENTRYWAY MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/BkUDxvhVVpw<\/p>\n<p>BATHROOM MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/81hJHT-u_Uo<\/p>\n<p>DINING ROOM MAKEOVER: https:\/\/youtu.be\/GmZxKPCuRyQ<\/p>\n<p>SMALL BATHROOM (POWDER ROOM MAKEOVER): https:\/\/youtu.be\/3bbGZj9qGdM<\/p>\n<p> &#8211; F O L L O W  M E &#8211;<br \/>\nKristen McGowan: Designer, Bachelors degree in Interior Design from Sheridan College<\/p>\n<p>\u25b6INSTAGRAM: @kristenmcgowan<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kristenmcgowan\/?hl=en<\/p>\n<p>\u25b6TIKTOK: kristenmcowan<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@kristenmcgowan\" data-unique-id=\"kristenmcgowan\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" data-embed-type=\"creator\" style=\"max-width:780px; min-width:288px;\">\n<section> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@kristenmcgowan?refer=creator_embed\">@kristenmcgowan<\/a> <\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u25b6 Pinterest: KristenMcGowanDesign<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/pin.it\/10F8vYF<\/p>\n<p>\u25b6THREADS: @kristenmcgowann<\/p>\n<p>\u25b6SNAPCHAT: kristenmcgowan<\/p>\n<p>\u25b6BLOG: https:\/\/www.kristenmcgowan.com\/ <\/p>\n<p>\u25b6BUSINESS INQUIRIES: digitmgmt@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p>FTC Disclaimer: Some links above are affiliate links from which I get a small commission. 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