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I’m an interior designer…the 5 things making your home look cheap, & why you need to ditch Ikea for Facebook Marketplace
Plus, check out our top tips for using Facebook marketplace below
AN INTERIOR designer has revealed five things that make your home look cheap.
Brielly shared her interior design no no's via a video posted to her TikTok channel.
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1.Ikea furniture
Brielly said that the first thing making your home look cheap is flat-pack Ikea furniture.
She advised using Facebook Marketplace to find second hand and vintage furniture instead.
The interior designer explained: "For the same budget you can get items that are way more premium, and bring interest to your space.
2. Mass produced art
Brielly said that mass-produced art is another thing that is making your home look cheap.
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She said: "Is it technically art? Yes.
Is it giving expensive? No.
3.Small rugs
Brielly also isn't a fan of rugs that are too small.
She said they make rooms look non-cohesive and as though the design of the room hasn't been thought out properly.
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4.Furniture sets
The interior designer is not a fan of furniture sets.
She said: "I will not be making further comment on this".
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5. Empty alcohol bottles as decor
Brielly said that she was guilty of using empty alcohol bottles as decoration when she was 18, but is now not a fan of the trend.
She said they look tacky, and you should get rid of them.
Brielly's video, which was posted under the username @briellynturton, has likely struck a chord with many people, as it has racked up over 1 million views on the video-sharing platform.
TikTok users raced to the video's comments section to share their thoughts.
Top tips when buying on Facebook Marketplace
Be scammer-aware
As a general rule of thumb, deal locally, and face-to-face. If someone asks you to ship an item, be wary. Only use secure methods of payment, look at buyer and seller reviews, and inspect an item closely before purchasing it. Stick to Messenger to communicate as well.
Choose wealthy areas to get high-end items at low prices
A well-to-do person who is selling something on Marketplace probably doesn’t know or doesn’t care what their item is worth. This is a jackpot scenario for a buyer.
Don't be afraid to haggle
If an item has been listed for weeks, offer 25% below the list price. It's likely the seller will counter offer, but you'll still get the item for less than originally priced.
Don’t send the auto-filled “Is this item still available?” message
If you notice an item is well-priced and desirable, and you really like it, don’t wait around. Send a friendly opening message with an offer, and make the transaction hassle-free for the seller.
Keep search items as broad as possible
Assume the seller doesn’t know exactly what they have, where it’s from, what the material is, what the design style is, or how much it’s worth—and cast a wide net.
One person said: "Ikea has some very pretty and tasteful options."
Another person said: "My home is almost entirely filled with old pieces.
"I totally agree that second hand often means higher quality for a crazy low price."
A third said: "Who keeps empty alcohol bottles around the house?"
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A fourth added: "This is super useful!"
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