Here’s a list of some of the design trends that make us cringe, whether they’re old-fashioned or entirely on-trend: If you want your home to go the distance for being in style for more than a few years, read on!
Your home is a mirror of who you are as a person. Your style, your tastes and the lifestyle you live. It should reflect your personality and aesthetic taste.
And while newsstands are piled high with magazines that will tell you about every new trend and exactly which color is hot this season or which poof you need, some interior ideas are best left forgotten.
Some styles have gone out of style along with the rotary phone, but many of them can still be found in both hip urban lofts or posh suburbia. They’re either hard on the eyes or just too hard to pull off in real life.
All-white and utterly impractical
There was a time when it seemed like a crisp, all-white room was the icon of luxury. It was like (insert any rich and famous person) was your best friend and you were just going to go hang out with her on her couch and sip Evian. But an entirely white-washed home is no fun if you enjoy drinking coffee, red wine or… living. Plus, experts say you should avoid all-white, so bring on at least some color!
Mid-century modern designs that will probably kill your children
A railing on your staircase? Pfffft that looks so cluttered you may argue. There’s a blog dedicated to bringing to our attention how the minimalism and sharp angles associated with mid-century dream homes will, for sure end up with your kid being transported to the emergency room for stitches. While advocates of clean lines may dispute, it’s probably not the best idea for a house with small children, pets or the naturally clumsy.
Pretty much anything associated with the 1970s
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Here’s a rather depressing fact: the 70′s, the decade responsible for such horrific trends such as macrame, faux-wood paneling and shag carpeting in boring brown and bright orange, has made a slight comeback. I say, please leave the all lemon yellow bathroom tile, furry sofas and nausea inducing patterns where they belong – furniture graveyards.
DIY saturation meets poor Martha Stewart skills
DIY projects sound good in theory but for all the Modge Podge and hammer skills most of us have, unless we have a pinky’s worth of the amazing talent that Ms. Martha Stewart has… you’d be better off not trying this at home.
Princess Rooms and Man Caves
I get it, little girls LOVE Disney Princesses. But REALLY? Too much on one personality can go terribly wrong in a room. That also goes for testosterone heavy man caves as well.
Oh so-cozy carpeted bathrooms
There was a period of time where having carpet running through the house felt welcoming and cozy. So people went carpet crazy and covered absolutely every inch of their home with it. Although it’s toasty for the feet and muffles sound, it absolutely doesn’t belong in a kitchen or bathroom. Enough said.
If you would like some assistance in decorating your home with style and class that will look great years down the road. Contact, CT Interior Designer, Melanie Langford of All About Interiors to make a “Rent A Designer’s Eye” Consultation.
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