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Whether you live in your first apartment or dwell in the same house for years, decorating interiors is quite a task. While some see it as a fun and fulfilling challenge, most people instantly feel overwhelmed by myriads of complex and, more importantly, expensive choices when trying to make their humble abode feel more put together.

Of course, there’s no arguing about taste being a matter of preference, and it’s great to make your home feel like you. But interior design is a tricky game to play, and certain solutions may not turn out as expected. So recently, TikToker Krishnan Rajaratnam, who goes by the handle @interiorbykrish, revealed several decor mistakes that might make your home look cheap, and people online are divided.

From crushed diamond mirror furniture to the "Live Laugh Love" type of decorations, we’ve gathered some common faux pas homeowners might want to steer clear of. So take out your notebooks, grab your pens, and decide for yourself whether you agree with them. Also, read on for our in-depth interview filled with handy tips from an award-winning interior designer Linda Merrill. Then if you’re interested in even more questionable home decor trends, then check out Bored Panda's previous piece about it right here.

The task of furnishing and decorating your home can be a daunting experience, especially when you realize how expensive it is. We reached out to an expert in the field, an award-winning New England-based interior designer Linda Merrill. She is a renowned author of the Surroundings blog filled with clever and creative solutions to help anyone lost in the design world to come up with stunning decors.

According to Merrill, there are plenty of simple tweaks for low and even no-cost decorating that are both beautiful and functional. For example, when searching for affordable furniture and accessories, the interior designer suggested looking at second-hand, consignment stores, or Facebook Marketplace — places filled with great pieces waiting for a new home.

"This is especially true if you live in an area with a mix of high-end homes and towns where more affluent people are redecorating more frequently and are more likely to be getting rid of better-quality furnishings," Merrill told Bored Panda. "Don’t be afraid of vintage pieces — they are better quality than low-cost items made today and with a little cleaning, painting or reupholstering, you could have a like new item for a fraction of the cost."

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Another inexpensive solution that can make your pad look and feel more put together is paint. "[It] is relatively cheap for the impact it offers and while it requires labor, touching up tired paint on trim and walls, or repainting entirely will freshen up a space significantly." If you’re in a rental, Merrill has recently written a blog post with some ideas on decorating that will work as well, so be sure to take a peek right here.

Merrill pointed out that fabric is a reasonably-priced decorating option that can instantly make a difference. "I’m a big fan of the magic of fabric. It helps to be able to sew, of course. But when I was young and on a no-money budget, I would use sheets to make curtains, bedding, shower curtains and pillows. They come in such pretty patterns and are available at all price points," the interior designer said.

Of course, there are also several no-cost solutions that can make your residence look more put together. "For no money, spend time re-organizing, decluttering and simply re-imagining how you’re using your rooms and can you move things around. We hang a picture and then stop looking at it. Moving things around will make them feel like new (or at least seen!)."

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The interior designer shared a few common decorating mistakes to have in mind when updating your space. First, she explained that old furniture that looks worn out should be repaired to give it a fresh look. "Rachel Ashwell marketed the Shabby Chic aesthetic, which is a feminine take on aged and used-looking items. It’s a gift to be able to turn chippy furniture and frayed fabric edges into a chic (and also expensive) brand. But in reality, nothing looks cheaper than chipped, tired-looking pieces," Merrill explained, adding that a bit of repairing and touching up will always up the whole look.

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Another mistake some homeowners make is bad lighting. "Regardless of how expensive, or inexpensive, an interior is, if the lighting is terrible, it will look terrible," she told us. "Overhead bright lights are reminiscent of being under investigation. Hard on the eyes and makes you look terrible. Don’t rely on just a single ceiling light wherever possible." Merrill suggested avoiding this by simply adding a few table and floor lamps is key. "Also, dimmers are your best friend when it comes to lighting. Switching out standard switches for dimmers is a relatively easy DIY project that will give all your rooms flexibility in the lighting."

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one sounds entitled, this is a space saver for people in small spaces, shouldnt be considered anything else but practical.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are there really people who, when visiting a house, stick their head in the shower and then pass judgement on it?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh no. People can see that I wash my clothes. The horror of having to put the machine where you have space for it.

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When it comes to timeless design choices that can instantly spruce up your home and require little effort, Merrill said that curb appeal is definitely something to consider. "Adding pretty pots of flowers, a fun doormat and a freshly painted front door will up the look overall. The author Edith Wharton said in her book The Decoration of Houses (pub. 1897) that the transition from outside to inside should be as smooth and easy as possible." According to the interior designer, the outside should set up what’s happening on the inside. "If the outside looks tired and lackluster, the inside will feel the same."

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Of course, one of the most important aspects of making your house look stunning is rather simple — declutter. A messy home takes away from the charming space that might be lurking below, Merrill said. "Decluttering and having storage systems in place (such as baskets) to contain toys, clothes, etc., will turn a space around immediately. In the same vein, collections of small items (collectible teapots or action figures) are not elegant unless housed and displayed with intention," she mentioned.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again, depends on the pattern, I know people with scrolly brocade carpet and it looks luxe in a carved-wood living room.

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If you’re in the middle of redecorating or feel overwhelmed by the daunting process of designing your own home, Merrill advised you to have patience and be flexible. "Everything is more expensive and is taking longer these days. Long-lead times are annoying but unavoidable much of the time. If you love something, it’s worth the wait. If it’s not worth the wait, you might not love it as much as you think."

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Huh? Aren't shelves for putting things on? Otherwise, what's the point of having them? Is this shelf 'cluttered'?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dunno where you live mate, but i've frankly never been to a country where it seemed they hid them. These days interesting designs for your radiators are actually all the rage?!

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Moreover, when it comes to what you need vs. what you want, she explained that our needs must come first. "For example, if you need a decent sofa and want it to be leather (which can be very, very expensive), this is the time to consider the second-hand furniture route. Genuine aniline leather will last for years. Bonded leather, which comes on cheaper pieces, will not last very long because all it is are micro-thin slices of the leather scraps applied to a paper foundation."

"Try to buy the best quality you can on seating and items that will be well-used. Tables get less physical use (usually no one is sitting on them, moving them a lot, etc.) so cheaper stylish versions can be found that will work quite well," she added.

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Kia
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now this post is starting to seem like everything is ugly and cheap...

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Sarah Pierce
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretty much how dare you like something I don't....what parent doesn't display atleast some of their kids art?

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Premislaus de Colo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OK. This is so much bull. IDC if it makes my house look cheap or not. I know how proud my kids are when they see their work presented as art. And to be honest, I'd be more concerned with these plastic chairs in the photo

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Bonnie Parker
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At first i kinda thought this click bait was funny... now i really feel this person is just a prime Reddit AH

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Sherry Ofus
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Them’s fighting words! Post your kids’ artwork! If you’re worried about design, frame it!

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KitKat
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Displaying the kiddo's art tells them how proud you are!

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Snorky The Pig
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can't buy love, kids artwork is priceless. this is not cheap.

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Isolde Leeuwen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While somebody did a pretty good job hanging it properly. My fridge is invisible behind all the artwork of my kids

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Amber Fox
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kids' artwork on the walls makes it look like the parents actually care about them

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W. 5
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then I' ll never stop making my home look cheap. My kid's paintings rule!

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Rachel Gerstner
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, this just means you have kids and you love your kids, it's charming.

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GoGoPDX
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I dont give a flying f**k how cheap ot supposedly makes my house look! I have always and will continue to hang my child's art on the walls. It makes me happy to look at. It makes my child happy and proud that his art is out for everyone to enjoy and not hidden away like a dirty secret. So, I guess my house looks cheap, but I don't care, because it is filled with love!

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Anxiousguest
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Only good thing about this post is that, it reminded me that I have to hang my kids paintings. Because it makes her happy. And that's what I care about..not a f*****g strangers opinion

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Sarah larrabure
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would fight someone telling me my kids art/awards are cheap looking. Actually, I would just kick them the F out.

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Farmer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry little Timmy, I know you handmade that birthday card for me, but it makes my decor look cheaps so lets throw it in the trash instead of hanging it.

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ToyWyvern
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

C'mon. Did an HOA president write this one? What's a home without expression and pride in their kids?

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Anxiousguest
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, any practical, convenient, or happiness providing stuffs at home is not rich ..got it..

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Mediocre Genius
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I will always do this as long as my kid is creating art. Anyone who thinks it looks cheap can go kick rocks!

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Kathryn Baylis
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like stuff like this. It makes the house look lived in by a family, and not interior decorated just for show. No offense meant to interior decorators out there, but ai prefer living in a house where the furniture isn’t actually a collection of museum or art pieces, or just for show, so you’re allowed to sit on it in comfort.

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Darcy Marie
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love seeing kids art. I love seeing how insane their little minds are. This one girl I babysat years ago showed me some scribbles and was like "this is batman eating cake while farting." F-cking rad Maddy.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't agree with this one. At some point, this is my home and if I choose to have an ever rotating art gallery wall - of the latest pieces of my grimy offspring - then that's what it's going to be. Sorry to offend the high brows with untalented children.

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Kelly Hartle
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd rather have something that makes me happy on the walls than people who judge me by them.

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Julie Storey
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nothing makes my granddaughter feel better about herself than coming to my home and seeing her paintings, craft work, along side things we've made together, all displayed proudly and equally among my own personal art and things her own mom and uncle made at her age. Memories NEVER MAKE A TRUE HOME (by definition) LOOK CHEAP! It let's visitors know someone cares enough about helping developing young creators in their lives. That some Gen X'ers spend a lot of quality time and attention to the children that are in in their lives. Teaching techniques, passed down from generation to generation. Sorry folks, if you don't want to see kid art on the wall or on the shelves, statues in the garden all displayed proudly like some crazy nuvo museum... Don't bother knocking, you're not going to be allowed in anyway.

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Tam hall
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is nothing more beautiful then displaying your child's or grandchilds art work. I do wonder what the author of this article's house looks like

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GayBoi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It just shows that you appreciate what your kid did and decided to display it, or your kid is really proud of themselves... which is never a bad thing.

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SunshineBurrito
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

BRO WHERE ELSE ARE YOU GONNA PUT IT I WILL FRAME MY KIDS ARTWORK AND DISPLAY IT WITH PRIDE F**K THIS POST

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Sarah Loan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A kid's artwork makes a home look warm and lived in. Letting a child know you are proud of their efforts trumps looking cheap any day.

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Cynthia Wilkins
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Adding “signs of life and love for family” to the things you can’t have if you have money …

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Lynne Greenlees
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not to your kids! That’s a sign of parental approval and nothing is more important than that.

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rehanne garvey
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a mother myself, I don't put my childs artwork on display thinking it looks fabulous and chic, i do it for my childs self esteem and because im proud of her.

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Gabrielle Russell
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whoever decided THIS makes a home look cheap obviously lives a joyless life. They have my pity.

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Angella Naasko
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Loving, and Supporting your children is poor people S**t!" - these contributors.

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Cindy Minnis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kids artwork is showing you love your kids, appreciate their effort and create a home that is lived in.

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Maggie Dinzler Shaw
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NO! But it isa good idea to frame it like all artwork. Rich people do what with their kids' artwork? Maybe they can afford therapy for their kids. I would use the money for nice frames.

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Jen Berry
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People live in their homes, if they can't put these things on display there where exactly do you suggest they go? Into the recycle bin next to all the home decor magazines?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When my kiddos were in pre-school/elementary school we framed some of their artwork and they still hang on the walls. Not tacky or cheap at all. You can do it to look quite artsy and tasteful. That being said good gravy, people are just loving on their kiddos and I bet their kiddo is so proud to have that artwork up there. Kiddos art on the walls = I'm proud of you and you matter. Not sure what pretentious jerk decided that was tacky or cheap.

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Richard Samul
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kids artwork? My wife and I have had 5 miscarriages, and have no children. We would give anything to have the art of any of our kids hanging on the wall.

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Marianne
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh no, just imagine someone finds out that kids live here! *ShockedDeadpoolFace*

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Kostas Tsen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When i look at my kids' pictures that they made for me, i feel too proud to have room for cheap, sorry..

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Ladytron
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NO! It what's makes a home look like a home. Where children LIVE. It's their home too. So they shouldn't have influence on how their home looks like? That's very degrading.

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Roxy Eastland
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would this not help buyers imagine their own family in the house?

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Nicole Dinner
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So in other words you have to disappoint your kids and squash their creativity because, oh no, it makes your house look cheap? This reviewer is a twit.

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Nicole Dinner
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So in other words you can't celebrate your kids' creativity because oh no, it makes your house look cheap? This reviewer is a twit.

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Andrew Bridge
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How dare you have children in your house! They lower the value!

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Yeeters
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ahahahahaha, someone's jealous of other people's families!

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Victor Proche
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never touch the artwork of kids! You are stepping on ice you cannot judge!

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Marg Gee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A home is for living in, with actual humans, including children.

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Gypsy Lee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Being a caring parent doesn't make one less rich. Even wealthy parents celebrate a kid's picture. I've not only seen it in homes, but in their offices.

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Lisalisa
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I had young kids still, you can bet their pictures would be on the walls. Don't mess with my kids.

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Hart Fam
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Having children is anything but cheap! But I guess if you can afford to house them somewhere other than your house, you’re pretty posh…

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Lori Fuqua
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They must not be caring loving parents who wrote this list Maybe not everywhere, but when my daughter was little we had designated area, big cork board for her to display her stuff on

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Zeynep Guven
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Having your kids' artworks on the wall makes you richer, believe me

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ADHD McChick
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've got a few pics on the walls that my son has drawn me (and my husband) over the years. He drew and colored us pictures of things we love, because he loves us. And he was thinking of us. That means the world to me, and I will always treasure them. If that makes me look cheap, then by God I am a trashy miser! And this author can kiss my àss! What a sad, boring, stuffy, lonely person they must be...

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MONROE
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess my office is cheap then. I love it! I'm getting the impression the author wears white gloves and has an air lock for a front door.

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Janna Ellis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok. This post was eye-rollingly stupid before, but this is just rude. Showing my kids that I'm proud of their effort is Cheap eh? Thoughtless clickbait. I'm sorry you got my adview revenue for this.

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heather gray
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know you worked very hard on mommy's card sweetie but I can't have strangers thinking were cheap you understand right?

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Neir Lucan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Heaven forbid a house appears to be LIVED IN, by actual PEOPLE.

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Em M
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We actually framed our kids artwork and hung it. Everyone that visits loves it

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Nicole hought
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now this is stupid. Being proud of your kids art and waiting to display it is cheap? Who are you asking for design tips on this article?

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GadgetGirl
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My kid is a professional artist. Oil on canvas. I hit several no-nos by hanging their art.

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rebecca augustin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's pretty much the only artwork on my walls. Idgaf if it looks cheap, there's nothing I'd rather look at all the time

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Heather Talma
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay this is just sad. Kids' artwork makes things look lively and homey and sweet.

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Leif Voss
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Oh sorry kiddo, we can't put up your beautiful drawing, I don't want people to think we're cheap." Pfft.

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Syringa Wessels
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

there is nothing more expensive than a child, so this one is just wrong and entitled

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Shyla Clay
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, imagine making your child feel good about his artwork. How horrible. 🙄

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Sarah larrabure
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My kids art work is 100% not cheap. Anyone want to fight me on that?

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MacaroniBabe
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They really could've left this one out. Wow. Why don't you just go right up to the child and tell them their art is trashy? AH

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Lucy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My 7 yo granddaughter's art work is not cheap & any child's art is not cheap. These posts are seriously ridiculous 🙄

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Kiki O'Kellern
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't like the way this is displayed. Get some cheap but nice frames and switch out the artwork. Kids art is awesome.

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zer0lore
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

well then my house will look like the McDonald’s roller menu, ALL my kids’ artwork will be on the kitchen wall

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Lydia Nijland
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To me that a sign of being rich though. A child's love - to love a child Nothing cheap about that.

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Caleb R
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is it with people on here and hating children? Y'all were kids once too

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Emily Mulheran
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this string idea is a great way to display your child’s artwork ! Does the OP think we should throw them away?!?

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April Porter
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sooooo, rich people don't love their kids??? I love showing my kids art. I even have some framed.

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Janet Graham
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope, it means a family lives here. Or maybe proud grandparents.

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Andrew Keane
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This just highlights that this is an article by someone who works all the time and just sleeps in their show house. Maybe occasionally hosts dinner parties for likeminded people of over inflated opinions.

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Susannah Williams
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope! Never going to happen. Not on a fridge either and don't get me started on fridge magnets!

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Joanne Arroyo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is love, encouragement and confidence building. Now I see why Walmart managers are making more than teachers - we're being encouraged to value gross consumerism over our children. Now THAT'S cheap!

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Mahesh Viswanathan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really? Wow, my friend Ugne is buying a flat in Vilnius shortly. I should tell her to get interior design advice from the snottiest Lithuanian I've encountered.

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Damien Felix
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Listen, not everyone's kid is an artist so maybe cleaning this up and having a not so obvious place for it is better. Framing it /hanging in their room would be better

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Heather Watkins
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not about artistic quality, it's about wanting to display your kid's artwork because they made it. Framing, sure, but why hide it away? There's nothing wrong or cheap about being proud of your children.

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Thea
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry that my room is so small that I cant fit it in in any other way, does this make me poor? Maybe. Does it make me cheap? Absolutely not.

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No matter your decorating budget, you want to create an aesthetically pleasing space that speaks directly to you. "It’s fun to follow trends, but be sure you really actually like it in the first place. Just because everyone is doing gray doesn't mean you will like it. Don’t spend money on things you don’t love." And, most importantly, enjoy the process but take it seriously. "Whether you’re rich or poor, you don’t want to waste money or time," Merrill concluded.

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Pizzagirl 91
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's a place for thick rugs, there's a place for thin rugs. I won't put a thick rug in our nursery, because it's harder to clean and our twins have had diaper accidents sometimes. Similar with the hallways, why would you put a thick rug where people walk in with their shoes on? In our living room, go ahead, I'll take a rug I could lose my keys in.

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Jo Jones
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’d have to disagree on that to the extent . Fake well made silk flowers are beautiful , low maintenance and in a long run cheaper than fresh bought every week . Plastic tat is terrible though , I agree wholeheartedly

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