When it comes to home styles and aesthetics, it's unrealistic to love everything you see, even if it's all over HGTV. Homeowners and renters recently shared the common design trends they're ready to say goodbye to. Here are the ones they wish would disappear once and for all:
- "Live, Laugh, Love" – This phrase makes people want to "sleep/frown/reject." It's overused and lacks originality.
- Open Concept – Many miss having separate rooms. Big kitchen islands also take up too much space.
- All-White, Beige, or Gray Everything – The obsession with neutral colors for resale value is tiresome. Also, no carpet in large open floor plans leads to echo, dust, and hard work.
- IKEA-esque or Scandinavian Stick Furniture – It looks factory-made. People crave real wood and unique, artistic pieces.
- Open Shelving in Kitchens – It's impractical; dishes get greasy and dusty.
- Barn Doors – A trend that many are over.
- Concrete as Interior Design – Considered ugly and cold.
- Vinyl Fake Wood Flooring – Disliked for its artificial look.
- Minimalist Homes – They lack character and look like IKEA showrooms.
- Single Green Wall and Green Couch – Without cohesion, it feels random.
- Everything Matching – Matching towels, decor, and utensils is unrealistic. People prefer unique pieces mixed together.
- Signs That Tell You What to Do – Like "Eat" in the kitchen or "Let's Get Naked" in the bathroom.
- Framed Chalkboard Paint – A dated trend.
- Vaulted Ceilings – Seen as a waste of space; they make rooms feel less cozy.
- Wet Rooms – Open showers without doors are unappealing.
- Open Concept Showers – A half wall isn't enough; a door is needed.
- No Ceiling Fans – Essential for comfort, especially in warm climates.
- Shiplap + Barn Door – A combination that's overdone.
- Baskets on the Wall – They collect dust.
- Plant Overload – Too many plants can feel cluttered.
- All White Everything – "No one lives like that."
- Books on Shelves Backwards – Librarians hate this; it's impractical.
- Signs That Say Anything – Especially "KITCHEN" and "FAMILY" feel ominous.
- Clean Clinical Look – Especially stainless steel kitchens feel cold.
- Blanket Ladders – Where did they even come from?
- Surrealist Accessories/Furniture – Wavy mirrors and funky chairs look juvenile and aren't comfortable.
- Farmhouse Style – Unless it's an actual farmhouse, it feels forced.
What home design trend would you retire? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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