As an interior designer with over a decade of experience, I've seen my fair share of furniture hits and misses. The right piece can elevate a room, but the wrong one can be a costly eyesore.

I'm an interior designer with over a decade of experience. There are 7 red flags I look out for when buying furniture.

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