Ahead, we’ve gathered 14 items and design choices that designers tend to instantly view as tacky when entering a home. Instead, play with different but coordinating furnishings to make a space feel more curated, intentional, and warm. Embrace slow decorating and actually take the time to find pieces that go well together, but don't look nearly identical, if you want a more personality-filled home. "Old plastic picture frames always look tacky, and you know they’re just making the picture look bad," Barber says. Motivational Postersgettyimages While these posters may be helpful, some designers feel like they don’t necessarily have to be displayed on the wall.