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Real Simple highlights 10 common decorating rules that interior designers say are worth breaking, from prioritizing perfect symmetry and matching metals to avoiding dark paint in small rooms, mixing aesthetics, or floating furniture away from walls. Designers also challenge conventional thinking around art placement, children’s furniture, dining room rugs, family sectionals, and playing it safe, encouraging more flexible choices that create spaces tailored to how people live.
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