Vintage HQ founder Heather Hurst suggests that interior designers and stylists should avoid certain decorating trends in 2023, such as grey-washing, which was popular in the 70s to ’00s. Instead, they suggest microdose elements of current design. For those over 45, it is important to choose decor you like and ignore societal expectations. Here are 40 decor trends that have been declared faux pas but are still acceptable.
Coddington suggests careful curation, a cohesive theme, and a defined color palette to avoid clutter and ensure each item contributes meaningfully to the overall design. Showy decorating fads can be tempting, but it is essential to choose decor that you like and don’t fall for showy ones. Some of the worst interior status symbol missteps include overkill chef’s kitchens and overkilled kitchens.
To keep your home from being dated, bring in small doses of different styles, such as matte black fixtures in 2021. Be original and define what is acceptable in interior design. Some common design mistakes include doorless bathrooms, open shelving in the kitchen, and huge light.
In 2024, interior designers should avoid single-purpose furnishings, TikTok fads, and dreadful decor. By embracing the best of both worlds, homeowners can create a more unique and functional space that appeals to their personal taste and preferences.
📹 The Worst Interior Design Trends in 2024 (Replace them with these instead…)
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Oh, please, no blob mirrors! They will not last. Rectangular and oval mirrors will, as they have for centuries. You just have to have a good eye—what is the frame? What is the style? Does it fit with your style? My mirrors range from Eastlake to Art Deco and I will never allow a blob mirror into my home.
These “what’s in, what’s out” articles about interior decor are so annoying to me because furniture is not like fashion. You can’t just buy a new living room every year. Like who even is the target auidence for these? I understand why youtubers make them: they get a lot of views, it’s easy content, and it’s fun to look at trends. But it also encourages a fast fashionification of furniture.
The absolute slip hazard of the large-format/slab on the floor is horrendous. Smaller tiles + more grout = a safer surface in a kitchen or bathroom. Form over function in some cases can land you in a hospital or worse. I work in a trauma hospital with a busy neurosurgery team so I see it ALL the time. Whatever the cost of those floors happens to be, just go ahead and add the cost of an ER visit and possible ICU admission into your calculations.
Okay. I love a lot of these ideas EXCEPT for the textured kitchen counters. I actually use my kitchen to bake, and to try and clean up where I have rolled pastry would be a nightmare on anything but the slickest of surfaces. I adore my kitchen sanitized and not have flour stuck in crevices I can’t get to.
That chair you’re sitting in will trend out in the blink of an eye. Fine, if you want to be running around to keep up with every trend. I prefer to go traditional with just a few inexpensive items that are on trend, and can easily be switched out when the trend dies out like I hope that chair will very soon.
I live in Southern AZ and 80% of us have tile floors. We all have ceiling fans that we are keeping no matter how “untrendy” as well! Having a different floor for the foyer just looks choppy and not cohesive. Floor changes when there is no doorway or delineation are difficult to pull off. Since we don’t have snow, ice or salt 😂, an area rug works perfectly to define the space. Tile size needs to be proportional to room and hallway sizes. If you have narrow hallways or rooms, having a 24″ tile running down the center with small tile cuts on either side, can look unbalanced and awkward. Don’t even get me started on people using large format tiles on walls and not having them centered correctly. Pocket doors are great unless you have plumbing in the wall. 12 years ago, long before Joanna G, I was frustrated that my small WC door opened out and into the shower door. A pocket door was not an option and the new hidden sliding door hardware was not available. At the time, barn door referred to the hardware type and not an actual barn door. I like contemporary so I sourced a minimal, clean cut, brushed nickel “barn door” hardware kit and an opaque solid glass door to fit on the inside wall of the WC. It actually looks great but nobody sees it! Since it is the primary suite, guests do not use it or have to be concerned about privacy issues.
I do not think the amoeba mirrors are going to be a lasting trend. Rectangular ones work, and unless they’re crap, should last. Give me a beveled quality mirror anytime over weird shapes. I also, don’t think textured services in the kitchen are good, it’ll just always feel (and probably be) dirty. Honed marble, yes, definitely. Agree with the pocket doors! They’s so practical, and beautiful! My bathroom has those hateful barn doors, but I haven’t figured out what will work in this tight space. So agree about the 12×24 tiles, I always disliked them! I do think antiques with real character and proportions are returning, bit by bit, plus they’re ecologically friendly.
Polished marble floors are slippery and a hazard, but advising to use honed natural stone, especially when used for kitchen countertops, isn’t good advice. Unpolished (honed) natural stone is porous…you’re asking for a disaster if you spill pasta sauce, wine or oil on them. Please don’t say that a sealer will actually seal them. An owner of a stone showroom insisted that sealers worked but he refused to let me pour red wine on his travertine floors to test his theory.
Here’s the thing people, “in and out” content is not for the faint of heart. You have to be completely grounded in yourself and not internalize the content. I don’t give a good got damn what ANYONE had to say about home and fashion. I do wtf I like, full stop. Content is for entertainment purposes only. They are based on opinions and not facts. Eat the meat and spit out the bones. For the vegans/vegetarians eat the watermelon and spit out the seeds.
I say choose the style colour and things that bring you joy in your home, fashion is fickle . I personally bloody hate the blobby mirrors, they are not organic in my opinion they are fashionable, at the moment!! Barn doors or sliding doors have their place, pocket doors are better in super modern spaces and pray the mechanism doesn’t become faulty as that’s a proper pain in the arse. Not really fussed what’s in or out, I would advise go with what truly makes you happy and love your space whether it’s en vogue or not!
Ugh, not the blob mirrors. I like rounded edges or even arches, or even oval mirrors, but the blob mirrors are not going to age well. Also, idk why, but I have a weird physical reaction the wavy and asymmetrical rounded blobs that are so popular right now. Too many of them in one space make me feel sort of dizzy and nauseous
Who makes the J tub at 2:48 (I know you’re in the midst of calling it “out”; don’t care). I bought a J tub for my bathroom because a J tub was the only way I could fit a 6’ tub in the bathroom, and the one I bought is clearly not that one. I had a very difficult time finding any for sale in the US market. I would have preferred it to be made of anything but acrylic, but it wasn’t an option.
I just Discovery your chanel,I’ve seen several of your publications,which I enjoy very much. I am Italian and in interior decor, I have an Italian taste. Although I agree with almost every statements you make . The only one I really disagree, is the one about kitchens, I don’t like the American style for kitchens, take a look at the Milan interior design 2024 kitchens like Boffi, and many others and you will find really luxurious ones. Congrats for your website.❤❤❤
My benchmark for design is “If I took a picture, could I not tell what era it was from?” I’m fine with bringing in trends via cheap things like cabinet handles, pillows, etc. that are easily and inexpensively replaced. But man, I hate nearly ALL of what’s presented here as trending. Give me classic.
I have always thought that all white indicated a lack of creativity and so monotonous. However, never say never or do not use, as anyone who really likes a feature can really integrate that feature into the entire look. The main issue is to have a look that is unique and interesting even if a trendy item is used. i started out with am 18th and early 19th century look with genuine antiques and Baker reproductions. I then made it more interesting by introducing a more exotic touch into British Colonial chinoiserie. I also varied each room a bit in terms of overall look and color without going in a completely opposite direction. I do like polished finished and I anticipated the problems and went with an exotic granite polished counter of sandy pink, black and grey which do not show marks, and I opted for a leathered solid black slate table for dining that is set upon grey stone work. h
Firstly, let me just say that I love your content. And thank you for sharing it online for us to learn. That being said, I highly disagree with few of these lol. 1. The “quiet luxury” is never going to be out of style. The term “quiet luxury” itself will, because it means literally nothing and anything at the same time. But the images you showed and the description for it is literally timeless. Will everyone be able to afford it? Of course not. But that doesn’t make it “out” 2. The “organic” mirror (I hate that word lol) is definitely a fad that’s hot right now and will be dated in few years. I can see the point of it, it does break up the rectangular design and makes it softer, but I don’t think it will stand the test of time. We naturally gravitate toward shapes like rectangle and circle because our brains love symmetry, and those shapes survived for millenia for a reason. A timeless way of making your home “organic” (again, hate the word) is with plants that will clash with the strict geometry of rectangular design, a circular coffee table is also a good choice, not to mention architectural arches as well (which have also been around forever). 3. I do agree on the bathtubs being tiled. However, almost all inages you showed are of bathrooms with the same tile plastered from floor to the ceiling. I’m not sure that those will stand the test of time, and already many in the interior design world call them “outdated”. I personally see them with designers who have a background in designing commercial spaces, not sure if that’s your field as well.
When you say “foyer”, do you mean “entrance”? I saw you were pretty à cheval on expressions in particular in french; that’s why I’m asking for. In France, the foyer means 2 things: home and inside of the fireplace. Whatever, you are totally right with the word “niche”, never pronounced nitch 😉 Thanks !
I’m Canadian and usually bemoan the lack of Canadian content on YouTube. I would love to support this website. I like your personal fashion style… And you look like/present as a successful interior designer. But the website name is a turn off…”Daddy”. Really? why? I could not finish perusal the full article. WHO are the You Tube audience.. lots of DIY people, how-to articles, information, etc. but each design example shown here looks to be from an ultra-rich home. The designs look ultra luxurious and expensive. The size of the bathrooms and kitchens are big enough to fit most YouTube viewers apartment in it. So I’m at a loss as to who this content is for. I think you would be great as having your own show on HGTV as I’m sure you create beautiful homes. I think there is a disconnect here between the content and the audience in my opinion.
“These are designs in seeing in my clients’ homes.”… so, you’re telling us the designs you are doing? Or are they not your interior design clients but clients for something else?? I think this article was a bit of a fail. Not a complete fail, but definitely not a win. You treated a lot of timeless design elements as trends. Having said that, there are a lot of different styles that are concurrently in right now. Its not a zero sum game. Neutrals aren’t out because colors are in. They are different designs styles that are both currently in. Timeless rectangular mirrors aren’t out because organic mirrors are in. Both happen to be in at the same time (although the rectangular shaped mirror will still be in long after the organic mirror is dated). Smaller tiles aren’t out because large formate tiles are in. Both are currently in, at the same time. There are currently neutral palettes and color palettes that are in (gray is objectively out as the neutral of choice and it’s been replaced with creamy whites, subdued beiges and greiges in the neutral department). Colors for the color lovers have changed trednd-wise (like mustard yellow have gone out of tend in favor of muted jewel tones, as one example), but it’s not neutral OR color. Both are in. It depends on which of the dozen+ design styles that are currently in that you’re going with. Anyway, i love your articles and you have a fun and charismatic personality. This article was just a bit of a miss due to oversimplification and failing to acknowledge that there isn’t currently 1 style that’s in and everything else is out.
Amoeba mirrors? Reminds me of high school biology. I vote traditional/transitional as it has staying power. You can swap out pillows, throws, rugs and other decor every year or two. I am with the younger people in buying comfort and quality in furniture. And when all the boomers die, the millennials will inherit the earth.
Nice, you know your subject and in my opinion have great taste and intuition…but if you allow me to comment honestly, I think you could add a little more mesures to the bi-polar/binary old “In and Out” way…From white-cold-beige-warming (awaking to the world and knowing thyself starting on white page) one can add progressively more of personality that is instinctively attracted by some new colours, shapes and materials (often inspired by collective influences)…Unless one is an artist, the creative middle path is more trendy for any person who still can afford to consummate goods these days.
I think the organic shaped mirrors work in the right application…and while mirrors can be expensive, they can also be found relatively inexpensively while still decent quality…also, unlike fabrics, seating, case goods one isn’t ‘handling’ the mirrors so the fit and finish on one that is less expensive will not be as obvious.
8:05 – entire life I was sure that pockets doors are sliding doors😂. Each time I saw those ugly barn doors photos I realised something is not quite right. Now I know the difference. Well pocket doors are great when you don’t want to waste space for opening normal door but (I have only one pocket doors in the house) the normal door is always more convenient to use.
I agree a specific style or trend throughout a home is a case of being a slave of what others are pushing at the time. I am for a home decorated with individual taste by using color, texture, and materials you love. You just have to keep in mind you are making your home individually yours and using what you love without going overboard. Example of what not to do: buying matchy matchy room sets. That screams lack of individuality and boring. Framing and hanging every family picture of you have all over your walls, (the only person who is really interested in seeing all of that is you). Better to have a few sizable pictures of quality art which shows more individuality and makes it more interesting to guests. My pet peeve is cluttered kitchen counter tops. Your counters are for creating food, not a messy display of kitchen things.
Couple of things and I think a lot of this has to do with context: organic mirrors have their place but bathrooms benefit from practicality too such as medicine cabinets (so if an organic shaped medicine cabinet, ok); matte countertops ok but textured? Bad, will be a germ and food catcher; larger format tiles on the floor can also be dangerous. They can be a serious slipping hazard. I think when there are grout lines and smaller tiles, it all allows for more grip on the feet when floors are wet. The most timeless designs are the ones that don’t kill you.😂
Definitely felt the Gen Z “giving up on buying homes” but for a lot of us it isnt because were choosing not to have a mortgage, weve been priced out the market and the housing market is slim as is because of the number of older people buying more 1 & 2 bed properties for their “portfolio”. This is the UK btw.
We would love to use a pocket door to our ensuite bathroom, but you have to build out the wall to accommodate. Which would make our bathroom even smaller! So we had to opt for a barn door. As there also isn’t enough clearance for a traditional door 🤣 there is currently an archway to the ensuite which provides ZERO privacy.
I really don’t understand interior trends changing every year, who has the funds to change their whole furniture on yearly basis?! I believe you always buy the bulk of your furniture in classic style and you play with small items (trinkets, throws, cushions…etc) from time to time depending on your needs and updated style and it is way cheaper this way. Classic style never dies.
I have organic shaped and etched mirrors. I really like the way they give the space more character and style. DD i would like to know how to incorporate an antique mirror? Can I put two styles in the same room? I also love abstract art. Lots of color. I’m also happy you suggested textured countertops. So much appreciated. I never would have thought of it in my kitchen. I’ve been considering changing my bathroom flooring. Thanks for that suggestion too. As always a great article!
Yes to more colour. Organic shaped mirrors – as someone who is yet to see a squiggle or blob shape I didn’t like, yes to those too. However even to my novice eyes these look like a passing fad. I truly doubt they will have any of the lasting power of the more traditional shapes, so anyone seeking a timeless aesthetic may be better off steering clear of them. I will be indulging in the trend though (once I find some affordable ones) purely for the love of squiggles.
Some of those interiors in the first segment are so beautiful, and that table at 1:23 is probably the most gorgeous table i’ve ever seen. And some of those floors are so lovely that it would be hard to pick just one. In our next house, the floor in the main bathroom has 2″ squares, and it has to go. It’s a small room, and i think the thought used to be that you needed to have a small design for a small surface, but all it does, imo, is make it look busy. But i think you can get too big, too, can’t you? So what is a safe rule of thumb for that, if you’re using a patterned material? This article was a visual treat, DD; thank you 🙂
@design Daddy, I have heard that having the same vertical treatment on the side of the tub as the floor makes the room look bigger. I don’t think it really works that much. But the wet room you showed with the flooring going up into the shower then up the wall, it really does work well. The free standing sink also works well, as long as it is sizeable or not like a thin sliver of a countertop. Having the bulk at the bottom makes it look like it is not going to fall off the wall. That proportion makes the difference. THANKS. ♥