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It’s safe to say that not everyone is going to like every single aspect of someone else’s design style—and most of the time, a difference in opinions is more than okay. That said, there are always going to be some decorating choices that immediately give pros the ick and aren’t seen as being up for debate.

We tapped three interior designers and asked them to comment on the bedroom features that always turn them off, and why. You’ll find out more about these five choices below and learn why designers really wish you’d go in another direction aesthetically.

Gym Equipment

Many people have decided to bring stationery bikes and treadmills into their homes and apartments, making it easy to squeeze in a sweat without having to set foot outdoors.

Even if you’re a small space dweller, make as much of an effort as you can to keep exercise equipment out of your sleeping area—maybe try to find a spot for your spin bike in the living room or home office instead, if you can.

Melissa Fields, the founder of Shades of Gray Design Studio, greatly despises seeing workout supplies in the bedroom.

“I’m a big proponent of keeping that space separate from the other daily activities we partake in,” she says, noting that the bedroom is a place to rest, relax, and sleep—not jog. “Plus, it looks terrible and completely throws off the look of the room making it feel cluttered and messy.”

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A Bulky Dresser

A bedroom with a too-large dresser is another no-no for Fields, who would rather that people skip this piece of furniture entirely.

Instead, the designer encourages her clients to invest in a closet system that can hold as many of their clothes as possible. This means weaving in some drawers, too, she says. With the right setup, clients can conceal everything they need to wear to work, workouts, and social outings behind closed doors.

“By relocating what you would normally store in a dresser into the closet, you have a better flow in the bedroom and a more curated wardrobe at the same time,” Fields says.

Bed-in-a-Bag Sets

The right bedding will have you feeling excited to tuck in for the night. When shopping for your sheets, comforter, and throw pillows, think beyond basic bed-in-a-bag sets like those you may have reached for when furnishing your dorm room in college.

Ellie Mroz, the founder of Ellie Mroz Design, strongly dislikes coming bed-in-a-bag sets for a mix of reasons.

“The combination of overly matchy-matchy fabric and poor material choices (no thank you, polyester) gives me the ick,” Mroz says.

Use your bed as an opportunity to mix a few complementary colors and textures, styling a set of boucle throw pillows and a wool throw blanket on top of your linen duvet cover, for example.

Matching Furniture Sets

Designers also like to see a bit of creativity when it comes to the furniture pieces that make up a bedroom.

Jaime Zehner, the founder of JZ Interiors, gets the ick when she comes across matching furniture sets, which she finds sterile and uninspiring.

Yes, the designer points out, matching sets used to be seen as an on-trend choice. However, these days, a more collected look is preferred.

“We want to look for items that complement each other versus being so one-dimensional,” she says.

An excellent way to source unique bedroom furnishings that do not break the bank is by turning to secondhand retailers, ranging from vintage stores to flea markets to online offerings such as Facebook Marketplace.

Uncoordinated Window Treatments

When designing your bedroom, make an effort to pay a bit more attention to your windows, Zehner urges.

“Ill-fitting blinds or mismatched curtains can detract from the room’s overall aesthetic,” she says.

Zehner adds that no matter one’s budget, tailored window treatments are key to timeless design.