12 things a seasoned interior designer would never have in her own home

This interior designer avoids open shelving in a kitchen and prioritizes soft lighting. Wirestock/Getty Images Interior designer Brooke Lang told Business Insider about things she'd never have in her home. The designer avoids overly distressed furniture pieces, harsh lighting, and laminate floors. She also said acrylic furniture and open kitchen shelving are too impractical. Home design can be tough when you don't have the knowledge and skills of a professional. So, for inspo, we asked Brooke Lang, the principal designer at Brooke Lang Design , about the things she would never have in her own home and why. Here's what the designer, who has over 15 years of experience, said. Lang avoids shiplap in her space. Shiplap isn't for everyone. PC Photography/Getty Images/iStockphoto The rustic trend, which features wood paneling on interior walls, has some style benefits. However, the designer said, it's overdone and dated.