Some design choices can bring down the look of your living room.
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- A professional interior designer told Insider what things she'd never have in her own living room.
- Bare floors and empty bookshelves are missed design opportunities that don't look great.
- Vertical blinds, taxidermied animals, and weapons can get in the way of your intended aesthetic.
There is an array of home-decor items you can choose from to spruce up your living room...