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10 Horrifying Home Design Trends The Most Regrettable Fads Designers Hope Will Fade Away
10 Horrifying Home Design Trends:
The most regrettable fads designers hope will fade away.
Sliding Barn Doors
As the farmhouse style loses traction, barn doors are sliding down designers’ priority lists. They’re bulky and can be impractical because they don’t always glide smoothly on a track.
Open Kitchen Shelving
Swapping out upper cabinetry for open shelving has become a go-to method to make kitchens airier and brighter. Plus, open shelving can lead to savings on a kitchen remodel. But in reality, open shelving can be a tough look to pull off. Dishes and glassware must always match and be perfectly organized.
Nautical Motifs Run Amok
Coastal design is one of the most beloved styles featured on Instagram, according to a 2020 study from Angie’s List. But you don’t need in-your-face nautical motifs like anchors, seashells, and sailor’s rope. Coastal interiors in locations far away from the beach can look silly rather than stylish. Make sure any design theme for your home matches your location.
All-White Interiors
White walls, furnishings, and rugs can feel uninspiring. Homes are getting more color treatment, particularly on the walls and cabinetry. Accent walls are making a comeback, adding a pop of color to a space with bright paint or bold wallpaper.
Oversized Desks
The home office has taken center stage as more people work remotely. But big, brown, claw-footed desks are no longer on trend. Instead, smaller, more modern styles are in vogue, such as glass tabletops with shiny metal frames or light-colored wood tones that don’t overpower a space. Even adjustable desks—like those that allow you to stand—are adding more flexible designs to home offices.
Painted Arches
The painted arch trend has been all the rage on Instagram. Whether it’s a brightly colored or pastel-toned arch, these focal points help to highlight furniture or open shelving. However, some designers say painted arches can make a room feel smaller and the ceiling appear lower.
Oversized Desks
The home office has taken center stage as more people work remotely. But big, brown, claw-footed desks are no longer on trend. Instead, smaller, more modern styles are in vogue, such as glass tabletops with shiny metal frames or light-colored wood tones that don’t overpower a space. Associate Broker 724-433-7800 Ranked in Top 100 Agents Nationally Since 1998! Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty
Tuscan Kitchen Designs
The Tuscan kitchen style from the 2000s was dominated by dark reds, chocolate browns, and golds. The lighting was ornate, with wrought iron finishes. The granite was often speckled with gold tints, and the cabinetry was in a deep brown. This fad is now making homes look dated and motivating more owners to renovate.
Minimalism
An uncluttered, sparsely decorated home can feel sad because of the lack of personality. With people spending more time at home, they’re seeking more meaningful interiors and placing more personal home accents on display. More of a maximalist look is taking root, thanks to the influences of cluttercore and Grandmillennial style.
Acrylic Furniture
Tables and dining chairs made of industrial plastic were popular in the 2010s, essentially vanishing into the room and making it look larger. Nowadays, homeowners want their furniture to stand out, not blend in. So, splurge on a chair you can actually see and a table you can’t miss as you put down your drink.
Moss Walls
Everyone loves indoor plants, but adding them to your walls may be overkill. “Living walls”—which actually have greenery growing on them—have been touted for their health benefits, such as purifying indoor air and reducing volatile organic compounds (VOCs). But those benefits aside, watering or growing anything on your walls is not a trend we can condone. Keep the vertical greenery or gardens beautifying the outside of your home. Inside, opt for an old-fashioned houseplant—in a decorative pot on the floor or along the windowsill.
