{"id":1771,"date":"2026-04-16T07:20:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T07:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kensmartips.com\/homeimprovement\/?p=1771"},"modified":"2026-04-16T07:20:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T07:20:46","slug":"common-decor-that-makes-your-home-look-cheap-how-to-fix-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kensmartips.com\/homeimprovement\/?p=1771","title":{"rendered":"COMMON DECOR THAT MAKES YOUR HOME LOOK CHEAP + HOW TO FIX IT!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dfVbjuMYMUo\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>COMMON DECOR THAT MAKES YOUR HOME LOOK CHEAP + HOW TO FIX IT!<br \/>\nInterior designer: Kristen McGowan<\/p>\n<p>Is your home looking cheap? Are you making these common interior design mistakes without even realizing it?! In this video I am fixing your common home decor that is making your home look CHEAP! I\u2019ll share my 10 designer tips &amp; tricks to creating a high-end luxurious looking home, on a budget! You don\u2019t need to buy expensive furniture &amp; decor to get the luxurious look, you can use these design hacks to create a similar look! Everything from decor hacks, styling tips, furniture placement, lighting\u2026 were covering it all! Check out this video for my top tips and let me know your favs in the comments below! #interiordesign #homedecor <\/p>\n<p>IKEA Kallax hack: https:\/\/youtu.be\/vipj0DFfiaY?si=6pQkj3HpJnVc6GVu<\/p>\n<p>faux florals: https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0w09R8I1Mt3<br \/>\nlumbar pillow: https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0UuSNO7iqDz<br \/>\nEtsy vintage art (digital downloads): https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-49850423<\/p>\n<p>SHOP MY AMAZON STOREFRONT:\u00a0https:\/\/urlgeni.us\/amazon\/kristenmcgowan<\/p>\n<p>SHOP MY HOME: https:\/\/shopmy.us\/kristenmcgowan<\/p>\n<p>SHOP MY LTK: https:\/\/www.shopltk.com\/explore\/krist&#8230;<\/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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