Previous decade home décor trends that should be done away with
When it comes to fashion or furniture, some home décor trends eventually fade off. With time, we end up asking ourselves why we even took them up in the first place. At home, certain trends were fashionable a decade ago, but today, they just look lame. From tile countertops to mason jars, we look at some of these trends below.
Changes
- Tile countertops
Though tile countertops were popular in the ‘70s, they can still be found in homes that are inspired by art. The trend is associated with stains and bacteria along the grout lines. Want to give your home a revitalizing feeling and a timeless look? It would be advisable to choose marble or granite countertops.
- Linoleum flooring
Linoleum flooring has been around since the 1800s. But it would be advisable to leave this trend behind due to its lack of durability. It is advisable to use other flooring options. This includes vinyl which is cheaper and gives a convincing look of stone or natural wood to your floor.
- Terrazzo
A common home trend over the past decade, terrazzo today gives your home the feel of an office building. To give your home that relaxing feeling, it would be advisable to use other materials such as marble and granite.
- Fast furniture
Popular in the late ‘80s, fast furniture was a great way to reduce expenses due to their cheap price. Antiquing and recycling old furniture is seen as the new trend. Since these pieces of furniture have their own story and are considered special.
Motifs
- Nautical motifs
Even if you live along the Oceanside, having anchors, seashell, and sailor’s rope in your living room is a no. It is advisable to choose a color scheme inspired by the nature of the beach, or include some elements such as driftwood in the décor.
- Edison bulbs
Exposed light bulbs are a thing of the past since they represent the original design by Thomas Edison. Go with a chandelier to give your house a modern feeling.
- Tuscan kitchens
The Tuscan style kitchen was trendy in the early 2000s due to its appeal. Today, more people focus on having a kitchen that is airy and has sufficient light to cook as compared to a dark villa.
- Wallpaper borders
Wallpaper borders were common in the ‘90s but should be abandoned in modern home decor. Today, people embrace their individuality and tastes, and it is advisable to embrace trends such as pattern clash or geometrics to replace wallpaper borders.
- Matching window valances
Whenever you enter a room and the curtains match window valances, which in turn match the furniture, it makes you feel like you have been teleported to a decade ago. It is important to choose radiant colors as well as the right fabric that will bring a modern feel to your house.
- Mason jars
In the ‘90s, mason jars were considered to ease various home needs such as salad containers, soap dispensers, and candle holders. Today, there are a variety of artisan goods such as hand-crafted vases that are attractive to the eye and have a specific purpose aligned to home décor.