Here are some design tips from some of the greatest designers:

• The most common mistake is trying to express too many ideas in a single solution. Design should appear effortless and natural. Focus and simplicity.
  
• A house should not look too decorated ; instead, it should look collected.
  
• Do not sacrifice comfort and livability to achieve a certain look.
  
• Before you buy a particular piece, touch it, feel it and see its true condition.
  
• Do not be afraid to use rich colors. Use them in rugs, fabrics or accessories or on the walls of a room you pass through, such as foyer or a hall.
  
• Do not try to create a French or English period look in a contemporary building - always marry the design with the architecture of your home.
• Be patient with the creative process. Hasty decisions often lead to disappointment.
• Decide your concept, keep it simple and stick to it.
• Take one step at a time and most important live one day at a time.