Home Trends That Might Not Be Ideal
Have you ever received a side-eye from a guest when they visited your home? If so, there might be an underlying reason related to your home decor.
While it’s important to decorate your space in a way that reflects your personality, being aware of some societal likes and dislikes will help you create an inviting and warm atmosphere.
Excessive Use of Farmhouse Decor
We get the hype around farmhouse decor but there’s no need to be excessive with it. Going all out with a farmhouse theme can instantly make your home feel cliche and kitschy.
To create a more unique environment, consider mixing different and complementary themes. Overindulgence in mason jars, distressed wood, and burlap accents can lead to the loss of individuality.
All-White Everything
According to designers, it’s time to ditch the all-white decor theme and go for something with more personality. Does this mean we should completely abandon using white in decor?
No, we’re just not going to overdo it and complement it with various other shades that add a pop of color.
Manufactured Wood
This kind of wood is often preferred due to its versatile options and affordability. However, if used too much, it heavily lacks the warmth and character genuine wood offers.
Besides aesthetic reasons, MDF contains formaldehyde, a substance known to pose serious health risks, which is reason enough to avoid using it
Traditional Cabinetry
There’s no doubt in the fact that traditional cabinetry has that classic vibe going on for itself. But people are now more interested in cabinets looking like built-in furniture rather than a stand-out piece.
These traditional cabinetry designs can limit the versatility of a place making it feel more restrictive in the sense of design and also less modern.
Nautical-Inspired Decor
While coastal motifs and items that remind us of the sea have been quite a hit for some time, it’s time to let go of them.
Items like anchor motifs, overly bright blues and whites, and seashell decorations can quickly turn your home into a beach-inspired gimmick rather than a sophisticated retreat.
Sophisticated Living Rooms
Gone are the days when your living rooms would be off-limit except for a few important occasions or when the guests visited. Times are changing and people are becoming more interested in creating a cozy and warm space for the ultimate family time right in the living room.
Living rooms will no longer be used as mere displays of furniture and a strictly structured layout.
Animal Head Plaques
People have taken the personalization trend a little too seriously and this can be seen in the overuse of animal head plaques. Walls are filled with deer heads and stuffed animals, and honestly, they can look creepy.
Such blatant displays can be insensitive to animal rights and can ruin your decor look.
Live, Laugh, Love Frames
The “Live, Laugh, Love” trend in interior design was once very popular, but it has since become overused and lacks the unique visual appeal that many now seek in decor.
While the message is nothing less than positive, these phrases can often feel cliched and detract from the uniqueness of a space.
Colored Bathroom Suite
According to interior designers, colored bathrooms are considered outdated and don’t belong in today’s design.
Well simply put, they look tacky and in extreme scenarios hideous. Pampas green, powder blue, purple, and orange need to be ditched for something simpler, more straightforward, and sophisticated.
Uncomfortable Handles
Decorative handles that hurt when you use them need to be instantly let go. The simple task of opening a cupboard, drawer, or cabinet can turn into an uncomfortable experience.
Handles that are poorly designed, placed awkwardly, and overly rigid tend to cause discomfort when used daily.
Wallpaper Murals
If you want to achieve stunning visual impacts go for paintings and art pieces rather than wallpaper murals. Wallpaper murals with elaborate designs can instantly draw attention from the other decor items in a room and can make a place look chaotic and cluttered.
Mural designs can quickly become outdated as design trends tend to shift rapidly.
LED Lights
Surprise surprise. LED lights are loved by almost everyone due to their energy efficiency properties and durability. However, they can honestly feel uninviting and too harsh on the eyes.
It’s time to bid goodbye to these overly bright light fixtures and opt for something more muted and low-key like warm-toned bulbs.
Generic Decor
Your home should be a testament to all the things that you love and adore. Filling up with items that lack personality and don’t reflect the character of their owner will result in a cold home.
This disconnect can result in a home that feels like a display rather than a lived-in sanctuary. And we don’t want that.
Display of Wealth
There’s no harm in setting up a luxurious home with high-end and quality decor items. However, a problem occurs when your home is full of ostentatious items such as extravagant chandeliers, brand-name furniture, and the list goes on.
The goal is to create a home that reeks of understated and sophisticated luxury. For further insight, check out “15 Decor Mistakes to Stop Making Today”.
Fake Artisan Pieces
People tend to spot a fake art piece from a mile away. Fake artisan pieces try their best to mimic the charm and uniqueness of handcrafted goods but if overused, they’ll end up coming across as inauthentic and mass-produced.
It’s always better to go for one-of-a-kind art pieces that are a true reflection of your personal style. If you’re interested in decorating your home with artisanal pieces, skim through “15 Ways to Fill Your Space with Artisanal Decor”.