If you’re feeling unsure about your decorating choices, it might be because you’ve made one of these simple (read: easy to fix) and super-common mistakes.

Bright Overhead Lighting

Nothing ruins the ambience quite like being under a spotlight. Aim to have at least three points of light in any room. A chandelier or pendant will diffuse the overhead light a bit, but when possible, use a floor lamp, table lamp or sconce with everything set to a dimmer so that any amount of wattage can be adjusted. You and everything in the room will look better.