Home trends come and go, but designers hope these below will vanish sooner than later.
Sliding Barn Doors
Barn doors are sliding down designers’ priority lists. They are bulky and can be impractical because they do not always glide smoothly on a track.
Open Kitchen Shelving
Open shelving can be a tough look to pull off. Dishes and glassware must always match and be perfectly organized. That goes against the current grain during the pandemic as homeowners seek to hide their clutter—not put it on display.
Nautical Motifs
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. Get coastal inspiration without being so literal about it: Try mixing in trendy blues, adding driftwood and weathered wood accents, or even the occasional coral accessory.
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 do not overpower a space.
Painted Arches
The painted arch trend has been all the rage on Instagram. Designers say painted arches can make a room feel smaller and the ceiling appear lower.
Tuscan Kitchen Designs
The Tuscan kitchen style was dark reds, chocolate browns, and golds. The lighting was ornate, with wrought iron finishes, speckled granite, and cabinetry in a deep brown. This fad is now making homes look dated. Today’s trends are moving toward lighter, brighter kitchens.
Minimalism
An uncluttered, sparsely decorated home can feel sad because of the lack of personality. With people spending more time at home, they are seeking more meaningful interiors and placing more personal home accents on display. More of a maximalist look is taking root.
Acrylic Furniture
Tables and dining chairs made of industrial plastic were popular in the 2010s, vanishing into the room and making it look larger. Nowadays, homeowners want their furniture to stand out, not blend in. Bolder furnishings are taking precedence, such as green or velvet sofas.
Moss Walls
Everyone loves indoor plants but adding them to your walls may be overkill. Instead, opt for an old-fashioned houseplant in a decorative pot on the floor or along the windowsill.
Information provided by Melissa Dittmann Tracey, contributing editor for REALTOR® Magazine