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Why Do Elegant Homes Sometimes Look Worse?

modern living room with square glass coffee table
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It seems counterintuitive, but trying to make a home look elegant is often where things go wrong.  It’s usually not because someone has “bad taste.” More often, it’s because elegance is a style that punishes over-effort. The moment a room starts trying too hard to look expensive, it can, instead, end up feeling cheaper. It’s unfair, but it’s true.
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