{"id":1585,"date":"2016-07-26T07:30:41","date_gmt":"2016-07-26T11:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/?p=1585"},"modified":"2016-07-26T07:30:41","modified_gmt":"2016-07-26T11:30:41","slug":"7-essentials-clients-rooms-dont-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/7-essentials-clients-rooms-dont-need","title":{"rendered":"7 &#8220;Essentials&#8221; Your Client\u2019s Rooms DON&#8217;T Need"},"content":{"rendered":"Every week there seems to be a new, essential item that you need to complete your room d\u00e9cor. Those who are caught up in trends march to the department stores armed with a furniture catalogue in one hand and their wallet in the other, desperate to not go a single minute without that leather-upholstered headboard. Pretty soon their entire room will be cluttered and brimming with the \u201cessential\u201d items they absolutely need. Does that make any sense?\n\nEssentials are supposed to be indispensable items that make a home comfortable and functional. So then why are there so many items marked \u201cessential\u201d when they are quite the opposite?\n\nJust as confused as us? Here\u2019s our list of the 7 \u201cessential\u201d items that your client\u2019s rooms DON\u2019T need!\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/7-essentials-clients-rooms-dont-need\/#1_Fake_flowers\" >1. Fake flowers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/7-essentials-clients-rooms-dont-need\/#2_Floating_rugs\" >2, Floating rugs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/7-essentials-clients-rooms-dont-need\/#3_Baskets_and_containers\" >3. Baskets and containers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/7-essentials-clients-rooms-dont-need\/#4_Window_treatments\" >4. Window treatments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/7-essentials-clients-rooms-dont-need\/#5_Marble_countertops\" >5. Marble countertops<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/7-essentials-clients-rooms-dont-need\/#6_Office_desks\" >6. Office desks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/7-essentials-clients-rooms-dont-need\/#7_Lots_of_pillows\" >7. Lots of pillows<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Fake_flowers\"><\/span>1. Fake flowers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1593\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_135597869-e1469475437380.jpg\" alt=\"real flowers for interior decorator and design essentials\">\n\nAttempts at livening up a room are worthwhile efforts, but having an actual green space with real, live plants is the best way to do it. Why settle for fake flowers that will only gather dust? If you go too cheap on the flowers, the material might oxidize and you\u2019ll end up with some flowers that have no place outside a scuzzy motel room.\n\nBesides providing a burst of color, real plants will also pump more oxygen and water vapor in the air\u2014your client\u2019s lungs will thank you later. They also have some psychological benefits such as increasing productivity and positivity. Plus, plants like aloe vera also come with a slew of other health benefits like treating sun burns!\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Floating_rugs\"><\/span>2, Floating rugs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nWe know that wall-to-wall carpeting is a decorating no-no, but what about its cousin, the rug? Carpets and rugs, in general, aren\u2019t \u201cessential\u201d items\u2014especially in the bathroom and the kitchen! But if you\u2019re decorating a room that\u2019s supposed to feel extra cozy and inviting (think living room or bedroom), it can do wonders to warm up the space.\n\nThe trick is to shy away from floating rugs that aren\u2019t anchored by anything. It makes the room look weird and fussy, whereas a bigger rug will expand the space, help define the focal point of a room, add style and color, and make the room more cohesive. Besides, who doesn\u2019t want a few more inches of fuzzy carpeting beneath their toes?\n\nIf you\u2019re having trouble conceptualizing how big you want the rug to be, make some measurements and lay down some tape to help you see how much floor space it\u2019ll take up.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Baskets_and_containers\"><\/span>3. Baskets and containers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1594\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_130579742-e1469475615902.jpg\" alt=\"design essentials with baskets and containers for interior decorating\">\n\nHaving too many baskets and containers will only hide the clutter that should be tossed out. When anyone needs to quickly clean up a room before guests arrive, what do they do? They shove everything into the closet and deal with it later. Only that \u201clater\u201d only comes around once a year during the sometimes-ineffective spring-cleaning purges.\n\nYes, air-tight jars of spices in the kitchen or cotton balls in the bathroom are great choices\u2014especially for keeping humidity out! But having too many baskets everywhere under the guise of organization can actually make a place feel cluttered.\n\nEncourage your clients to sort through the stuff in their house. Only after categorizing things as \u201cto keep\u201d or \u201cto toss\u201d should you venture out to Hobby Lobby to buy some wicker baskets.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Window_treatments\"><\/span>4. Window treatments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nYes, window treatments are the best combatants against those nosy neighbors, and yes, they can help prevent the home from feeling like a greenhouse during the summer\u2014but are they still really an \u201cessential\u201d item? It\u2019s definitely a polarizing topic in the design community. Some interior decorators say we should ditch window treatments altogether!\n\nNobody is giving window treatments the boot in the bedroom (we love privacy and afternoon naps!), but you can skip them in the kitchen or dining areas. Especially in rooms that are already dark because of building orientation, ditching the curtains can brighten and open up the space. Natural light is a huge motivator, so having a lack of window treatments in the kitchen can encourage your clients to spend more time cooking up food!\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Marble_countertops\"><\/span>5. Marble countertops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1595\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_33401740-e1469476208531.jpg\" alt=\"marble countertops\">\n\nThere\u2019s no doubt that marble countertops are naturally elegant and brighten up a kitchen, but polished marble countertops are susceptible to scratches and stains and are incredibly high maintenance. Within a week, clients can expect a dozen etchings on the countertop mapping exactly where they placed down their plate and where they spilled their wine.\n\nMarble has had its heyday in the family home, but you can hardly call it an essential item now that are many other options in the market. Quartz has risen as the best contender to marble as it is resistant to everything marble isn\u2019t\u2014namely scratches, stains, and chemicals. It\u2019s also the more economical option since it\u2019s cheaper to purchase and requires little upkeep. If your clients want something more natural than quartz, spring for a granite countertop\u2014just remind them to gloss over the counters with sealants occasionally.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Office_desks\"><\/span>6. Office desks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nBear with us here. Unless your client is living in a student dorm or in a cramped space, they shouldn\u2019t have an office desk slotted into their bedroom, kitchen, living room\u2014basically any room that\u2019s not a home office.\n\nIn the \u201890s, it wasn\u2019t uncommon to see a computer desk in the kitchen\u2014this was also the space where you would check your voicemails and open letters. After disappearing in the early 2000s, this setup has seen a brief resurgence in the past few years. But will your clients really be buying stocks in the kitchen or doing their taxes in the bedroom? Now, it\u2019s generally seen as better to keep every room distinct, each with its own function.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Lots_of_pillows\"><\/span>7. Lots of pillows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1596\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_429663178-e1469476431934.jpg\" alt=\"pillows in design essentials for interior decorating\">\n\nPillows can make great decorative pieces for the home if used correctly. They can add splashes of color, interesting textures, and, most importantly, they are a welcome sight after a long day at work. Decorators often use pillows to liven up a space if clients want their other, more permanent furnishings to have neutral or classic colors.\n\nDecorative pillows are an interior decorator\u2019s best friend, but if you have to throw all the pillows to the ground to sit comfortable, there\u2019s one too many. After all, can it really be an \u201caccent\u201d piece if you overload on them? Pillows are somewhat essential for the living room sofa, but a stack of uncomfortable sequined pillows is definitely unnecessary.\n\nHave you spotted other decorating \u201cessentials\u201d that should be evicted? Let us know in the comments!\n<h3 align=\"center\"><em>Love the Scandinavian aesthetic? Here&#8217;s our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2019\/02\/minimalism-for-beginners-professional-organizer-training-feng-shui-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guide to becoming a minimalist<\/a>!<\/em><\/h3>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Essentials are supposed to be indispensable items, so why are there so many items marked design \u201cessentials\u201d when they are quite the opposite?","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":19390,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,4],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[514],"class_list":{"0":"post-1585","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-design-tips","8":"category-your-design-career"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.7 (Yoast SEO v26.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>7 &quot;Essentials&quot; 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