Trendy Now, Gone Tomorrow
Social media, especially TikTok, has everyone trying bold and playful home trends. From funky-shaped furniture to eye-popping colors, it’s all about quick fun and fast visuals. And yes, some of it looks cool, for a moment.
But not every viral idea works in real life or stands the test of time. What looks great online might feel tiring after a few weeks. If you’re decorating, it helps to know which trends are rising and which ones are already starting to fade.
Leopard Print Overload
Leopard print on rugs, throws, and chairs, it roared back with Y2K style. But there’s a reason it went extinct for a while. A little goes a long way.
Most homes aren’t equipped to handle that much statement. Experts suggest toning it down or swapping it for more subtle animal-inspired textures like snake-embossed leather or faux croc accents.
Removing Kitchen Cabinet Doors
It started as a nod to minimalist, Euro-inspired kitchens. But removing your cabinet doors doesn’t make you Danish, it makes your cereal dusty.
This open-shelf hack popped up everywhere, but most kitchens don’t have perfectly arranged mugs and artisanal pasta jars. Without doors, it’s dust, clutter, and stress. Unless you love keeping everything perfectly organized, those cabinets need a cover-up.
Oversized Wall Murals and Panels
Massive murals covering full walls and even ceilings are not a nice everyday view you want in your home. These installations dominate the space and leave little room for change or personalization.
Once the wow wears off, you’re stuck with a visual monolith. The trend is shifting to modular art, peel-and-stick murals, or layered gallery setups.
Gendered Room Themes
Designing entire rooms as “boycore,” “baddie apartment,” or “coquette cave” sounds fun until it feels like a costume. These themed spaces caught fire thanks to TikTok aesthetics, but they box you in hard. Identity is fluid, and that’s why your decor should be too.
While it’s fun to have a themed room, it’s better to keep things flexible and personal so that the space grows with you. People are now leaning into mixed moods, not just pink everything or blacked-out gamer dens.
Dopamine Overload
Remember when rooms looked like rainbow candy explosions? Dopamine decor promised joy, but ended up draining to live with. Too many clashing colors, textures, and quirky objects can feel like sensory overload.
The trend started during lockdowns when people needed cheering up, but now, folks crave calm. The updated approach is to keep it fun, but a little more put together.
Daytime Lamp Overload
Gen Z’s obsession with keeping multiple lamps on, even in broad daylight, is a trend that prioritizes aesthetics over practicality. Layered lighting is undoubtedly effective at night, but using five lamps and LED strips in the middle of the day? That’s just burning through your wallet for vibes.
This trend completely ignores the fact that natural light is abundant, free, and already lighting up the room. If you’re reaching for mood lights at 2 PM when the sun is pouring in, it might be time for a rethink.
Overdoing Geometric Prints
Geometric patterns definitely had their time to shine, from rugs and throw pillows to entire accent walls. Triangles, grids, and bold angles added a punch of style. But when you add them everywhere, the room can start to feel more chaotic than cool.
Instead of ditching them completely, try using geometrics in just one or two spots, like a feature wall or a statement rug. Pair them with soft, curved lines and more organic shapes for balance.
Cluttercore
Cluttercore is Gen Z’s answer to maximalism, lots of stuff everywhere, styled to look artsy, but honestly, it’s just a lot. It feels fun on TikTok, but real life will get tiring with so much clutter. This trend won’t last the decade because people want less mess and more space to breathe.
Expect a shift toward curated, calm rooms where favorite things shine without taking over every surface.
The ‘Copy and Paste’ Aesthetic
The “copy and paste” look is all about jumping on whatever’s trending on TikTok without thinking if it fits your space, lifestyle, or budget. It’s quick and looks good in photos, but often feels fake in real life. The obsession with Instagram-ready homes ignores how people actually live.
This Gen Z trend also won’t last the decade, because real comfort matters more than clicks.
Blobby Furniture
Those squishy, blob-shaped chairs and sofas? They’re like cartoon characters for your living room, fun for a minute, but not built for real lounging. They look cool in a TikTok clip but aren’t exactly nap-friendly or easy to clean.
People are already realizing that comfort matters more than quirky curves. Expect this trend to fade once folks get tired of perching on what feels like a giant gumdrop and start craving pieces that actually support their spine.
Mushroom Everything
From mushroom-shaped lamps to toadstool stools, this trend turned homes into a woodland fairy tale. It’s quirky and Pinterest-worthy, but after a while, it starts to feel like a theme party you forgot to end. There’s only so much “cottagecore” a person can live with before craving balance.
Mushrooms had their viral moment, but don’t expect them to stick around once people trade fantasy aesthetics for practical designs that still feel cozy.
Open Showers
No doors, no curtains, just a shower spilling into the bathroom like you live in a spa commercial. Open showers look sleek in reels, but in real life, they splash everywhere, feel cold, and make mopping a daily chore. It’s a vibe until your socks are constantly damp.
As more people prioritize function over minimal Instagram moments, expect a return to enclosed designs that offer privacy and warmth.
Paint Colors Named After Food
Colors with names like “Pistachio Cream” and “Mocha Mousse” were popular, but just because they sound fun doesn’t mean they’ll last. These food-themed shades can feel overdone quickly and might even be mistaken for something edible.
Experts say it’s part of a trend focused on sensory appeal, but the next big thing is more natural and earthy. It’s better to stick with names like “Clay Dust,” “Moss Stone,” and “River Fog.”
Extreme Color Drenching
Painting the walls, ceiling, trim, and even the radiator the same moody shade? It’s giving the main character energy, but also sensory overload. This might look dramatic on TikTok, but not in real life, a big no.
Design pros say: bold is fine, but balance is better. A little contrast or neutral grounding keeps your room from turning into a moody cave with no exit. Thinking of going all in with one hue? Before you grab the paint roller, get the full story on what worked and what didn’t, when I tried color drenching.
Not Every Trend Is Temporary
While some Gen Z trends lean a little too hard into viral aesthetics, let’s give credit where it’s due: many Gen Z decor ideas are fresh, thoughtful, and here to stay.
From multifunctional furniture to renter-friendly upgrades and sustainable materials, there’s a growing number of trends that blend style with real-life practicality.
But some trends go all-in on aesthetic and forget real life. If you love one of those, no shame, just know you might outgrow it. As long as you’re cool with evolving your space over time, you’re good to go. Curious which styles you might outgrow sooner than you think? Check out the outdated home trends that are making their exit in 2025.
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