Interior Design for Guys (8 Common Mistakes)

About this video

McGoff analyzes common interior design mistakes he observes in Reddit’s male living spaces community and provides practical guidance to avoid them. He covers eight major pitfalls including TV placement, artwork hanging, furniture arrangement, rug selection, and lighting choices, arguing that good interior design is mostly about avoiding obvious mistakes rather than requiring professional expertise.

Key takeaways

• McGoff recommends mounting TVs at eye level (42-48 inches from floor) rather than near the ceiling, and suggests avoiding placing TVs above fireplaces in favor of artwork or empty space
• McGoff advises hanging artwork at standing eye level with the center at 57 inches high, filling 60-75% of wall space, and leaving 2-3 inches between gallery pieces for a cohesive look
• McGoff argues for using soft, warm-toned lighting throughout living spaces and recommends motorized blinds for controlling natural light, while discouraging visible LED strips and overly bright accent lighting
• McGoff emphasizes furniture placement following ‘command position’ principles—beds facing room entrances and desks positioned to see doorways—plus using appropriately sized rugs with front furniture legs on the rug surface
• McGoff stresses that bedrooms should be sanctuaries prioritizing sleep and relaxation, recommending against TVs, gaming chairs, and string lights in favor of proper bed frames, headboards, and nightstands

Episode details: published September 8, 2026 · 39K views · 15:20 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Brock McGoff’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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