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Myths about Interiors and if they are true<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
We spend our days wrapped in little lies. White lies, sweet lies, the kind that smooth edges or brighten a room just enough so it feels like home. We say the paint will dry lighter. That this sofa is \u201cpractically indestructible.\u201d That the marble\u2019s \u201conly decorative.\u201d<\/h5>\n
The truth? In the world of interiors, it\u2019s often hard to tell. That\u2019s what makes it so fascinating.<\/h5>\n
Today, I want to pull back the velvet curtain on some of the most persistent myths floating around our living rooms\u2014and reveal what\u2019s real, what\u2019s rumour, and what\u2019s just clever styling. If you’ve ever stood in a furniture showroom nodding politely while secretly thinking \u201cWait, is that actually true?\u201d<\/em>\u2014this one’s for you.<\/h5>\n

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1. \u201cDark colours make a room feel smaller.\u201d<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Mostly false. But it\u2019s nuanced.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Yes, light colours tend to make a space feel airier, but the real magician is lighting<\/em>. I once worked on a tiny powder room where we used a deep navy with the softest gold lighting, and suddenly the room felt endless\u2014like a little jewel box.<\/h5>\n
Dark colours can create depth, drama, and a sense of cocooning luxury. It\u2019s not about size; it\u2019s about intention.<\/h5>\n
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2. \u201cYou shouldn\u2019t mix different types of wood.\u201d<\/strong><\/h5>\n
False\u2014and deeply outdated.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Mixing woods is like layering cashmere with linen or denim with silk\u2014it creates texture, richness, and a story. A room with walnut, oak, and ash tones feels collected, not chaotic. Think of it as building a family of finishes, not demanding identical twins.<\/h5>\n
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3. \u201cLighting doesn\u2019t change colour perception.\u201d<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Biggest lie of all.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Colour is a chameleon. The same beige paint can look taupe at noon and blush pink at dusk\u2014true story, that actually happened on a project in West London. The client was convinced I\u2019d painted the walls pink. Spoiler: the sun was reflecting the red brick from across the street.<\/h5>\n
Moral? Always test your colours in natural light\u2014and at multiple times of day.<\/h5>\n
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4. \u201cMarble is too fragile for kitchens.\u201d<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Sometimes true, often not.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Not all marbles are created equal. Carrara? Soft. Calacatta? Depends. But some types of marble are surprisingly hardy. We wouldn\u2019t use silk to upholster a family sofa, right? Same logic. You just have to choose wisely.<\/h5>\n
And remember\u2014patina is not the enemy. Sometimes, signs of life are the most beautiful part.<\/h5>\n
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5. \u201cLarge furniture doesn\u2019t work in small spaces.\u201d<\/strong><\/h5>\n
False. So, so false.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
If I had a pound for every time someone said this… A single well-proportioned sofa can anchor a small room with elegance. Multiple small pieces? They just create visual noise.<\/h5>\n
Go bold. Let a piece breathe. Like a statement necklace on a plain tee, one strong item can carry the whole look.<\/h5>\n
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6. \u201cColours influence mood.\u201d<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Completely true. 100%.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
We don\u2019t just see<\/em> colour; we feel<\/em> it. Blues and greens soothe. Yellows energise. Reds can invigorate\u2014or overwhelm. That\u2019s why bedrooms often wear soft tones, and offices lean into blues.<\/h5>\n
Psychology of colour isn\u2019t fluff. It\u2019s science wrapped in aesthetics.<\/h5>\n
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7. \u201cWhite matches everything.\u201d<\/strong><\/h5>\n
False. And a bit lazy, if I may.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Whites come in cool, warm, creamy, chalky, brilliant, and everything in between. Pair a cool white with warm neutrals and it\u2019ll feel sterile. Harmony isn\u2019t about matching\u2014it\u2019s about temperature and tone.<\/h5>\n
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8. \u201cTexture is less important than colour.\u201d<\/strong><\/h5>\n
False. It\u2019s more<\/em> important.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
I\u2019ll say it louder for the people in the back: texture is everything. It\u2019s what makes a room feel<\/em>. A velvet cushion, a brushed plaster wall, a linen curtain\u2014all of them stir emotion in a way flat paint never could.<\/h5>\n
Texture gives the eye somewhere to rest. It builds layers, depth, intimacy. If colour is the outfit, texture is the jewellery.<\/h5>\n
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9. \u201cOnly natural materials are sustainable.\u201d<\/strong><\/h5>\n
False. Sustainability is not a look\u2014it\u2019s a process.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Yes, natural materials can be beautiful and long-lasting. But that doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re automatically sustainable. It depends on how they\u2019re sourced, processed, and how long they last. Some engineered materials are impressively green. Don\u2019t judge a finish by its cover.<\/h5>\n
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10. \u201cProportion is everything.\u201d<\/strong><\/h5>\n
True. Absolutely true.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
No matter how gorgeous a piece is, if it doesn\u2019t fit<\/em>, it doesn\u2019t work. Interiors are like choreography: everything needs to move together. Balance, scale, symmetry\u2014all of it matters.<\/h5>\n
Proportion is the silent hero of great design. It\u2019s the reason you feel calm in one room, and unsettled in another\u2014and you don\u2019t quite know why.<\/h5>\n
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So there they are\u201410 truths (and almost-truths) from the world behind the walls. Interiors are part science, part poetry. And while there\u2019s no universal formula, there is always room for curiosity, for breaking rules intentionally<\/em>, and for questioning the \u201cthat\u2019s just how it\u2019s done\u201d mindset.<\/h5>\n
How many of these did you guess right?<\/h5>\n
Until next time,
Miriam<\/h5>\n
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If want to watch this story, watch HERE<\/a>, Please note that this is in Spanish, but you can auto-translate the subtitles. <\/h5>\n
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