When I decided to update my living room, I thought it would be a weekend project. I had new paint, a few new light fixtures, and some furniture ideas. I quickly learned that even small renovations come with surprises.
The first mistake I made was not measuring properly. A rug I loved online ended up way too small, and one of the new shelves didn’t fit the wall the way I imagined. I also underestimated how long painting would take what I thought would be a day stretched into two full weekends.
Hiring a contractor without checking reviews properly caused minor delays and miscommunication that could have been avoided.
By the end, the room looked inviting and refreshed, but I realized the real lessons weren’t aesthetic. Renovation taught me patience, attention to detail, and the importance of planning ahead. Small mistakes add up, but they’re also how you learn.
