Top 5 Mistakes in Space Planning

Are you making common space planning mistakes that are holding your home back? In this episode of Dear Alice, we break down the top 5 space planning mistakes in interior design and how to avoid them when designing or renovating your home. We cover why vantage points matter the moment you walk into a room, explain how pushing furniture against the walls can make rooms feel disconnected, and dive into one of the most frequent design issues: scale, from rugs and sofas that are too small to choosing the wrong proportions for the space. Finally, we tackle a classic but costly mistake: not measuring before designing, sharing best-practice walkway dimensions, and why carrying a measuring tape (and keeping notes on your phone) is a non-negotiable habit for great design. Whether you’re working with an interior designer or planning your space on your own, this episode is packed with practical interior design tips, space planning rules, and professional insights to help you create a home that feels intentional, functional, and beautifully designed. Shop Alice Lane: https://alicelanehome.com/ Sign up for our Insider Rewards Program and get 10% off your next purchase: https://alicelanehome.com/pages/insider-program Watch our latest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@alicelane/videos Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/alicelanehome & https://instagram.com/alicelaneinteriors Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AliceLaneHome/ Listen to the Dear Alice Podcast on Apple, Spotify, & YouTube. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1484569777 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Ds3StWWFdDSukhY7s7l6w?si=31a9a48bb7e5471a For more design tips and tricks, read the Alice Lane Blog here: https://alicelanehome.com/blogs/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices