Interior decor expert reveals a common decor mistake to fix if you want your living room to look more high end #GirlTalkZA

An interior designer has shared the common error people make when laying out their living rooms.

The décor expert explained how one small detail can make or break the look of your room.

In her video, TikTok user Wangari (@wangaritalksdesign) revealed: "A common mistake that I see a lot of people make when it comes to designing their homes is choosing the wrong sized carpet."

She detailed the negative effect a too-small carpet can have on your space.

"A small-sized carpet will make your house feel very small and also make your furniture feel disjointed," Wangari explained.

The professional showed her followers the simple décor layout rule that can fix this issue.

"To avoid this, ensure that you get a carpet that goes at least under the front legs of the sofa and the accent chairs," she said.

Wangari explained: "This ends up giving the illusion that your house is big."

She added that this carpet technique also gives your home "a high-end look."

Wangari showed her audience examples of rooms with large carpets versus smaller ones.

Wangari's followers took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the advice.

One impressed TikTok user praised the tip, writing: "It is helpful, thanks."

"[I'm] learning something new every time," commented another viewer.

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