DESPITE the amount of money you pour into curating an abode that suits your taste, there are chances it may look a bit tacky.
An interior design expert has shared a particular decor trend that he can't seem to get behind for this reason, and how to improve it if it's your preference.
"Okay, let's talk about the glam style and why I don't care for it, and maybe some suggestions on how you can fix it if you actually love it," interior expert Nick Lewis began in a video uploaded to his 88K TikTok followers.
He expressed that a little bit of glam could be fun, but sometimes things go a little too far and become a bit "gaudy."
"I'm talking about mirrored furniture, rhinestone decor, and brass overload," Lewis listed some characteristics of the popular design style that put him off.
He then explained his main gripe with the trend.
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He said: "This style just overloads the senses and doesn't feel natural or timeless.
"This style may have once had glamorous intentions but now has turned into a bit of a tacky and gaudy rhinestone-covered mess.
"But if you like the style, maybe I could make a couple of suggestions for you to consider."
To make the glam decor style more appealing, Lewis said to balance out the extravagant accessories with some simpler materials that will introduce more balance.
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The addition of wood, wool, and plants could really soften things up.
Also, if you can't let go of glamour, add in some authentic luxury materials if you can.
Investing in fewer pieces that are of higher quality will make a bigger impact than lots of cheap faux luxury.
Can't afford luxury materials? Try hitting up your local charity shop.
"There are lots of great finds out there that are made out of quality materials. Go for those and thrift them and skip the Home Goods decor," Lewis advised.
Also not fond of the glam decor trend, some viewers in the comments section of Lewis's recording shared his sentiment.
"It's giving 2012 youtube apartment tour," one person quipped.
"Why do people who like glam barely step out of the white/grey/chrome combo?" another questioned.
"I think a better version of glam is art deco, very loud and fancy without the gaudy in my opinion," a third added.
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