Home Decorating Trends Worth Skipping

We all know that trends come and go. Many are worth the plunge, but let’s face it, there are plenty that we’re much better off without (wood paneling, pastel pink toilets, or avocado cabinets anyone?). And while each year we hear about what’s hot, we don’t necessarily hear about what’s not. Here we’ll take a look at four trends that are either on their way out or heading that way quickly.

1)   Black chalkboard paint. The theory behind it had good intentions, but in all reality, it’s not quite what it was, well, chalked up to be. What is worth considering is chalkboard pain in unexpected colors. Save the black for a small piece of wall in a child’s room.

2)   Inspirational sayings and obvious signage. Sayings such as “Keep Calm and Carry On” are nice, but sooner or later (most likely sooner) this too shall pass. Obvious signage refers to something like words such as ‘eat’ in a kitchen or ‘sleep’ in a bedroom.

3)   Hotel chic. Hotels are great for a getaway but think hard before you try to mimic that look in your home. Hotel rooms often reflect minimalism and uniformity. It’s okay to add some ultra-unique pieces to your space to get that hotel chic look but be sure to add some of your personality into it too.

4)   Accent walls. Gone are the days of stark white walls being the norm. Today, color is in, so there’s no need to be limited to painting or papering a single wall. What used to break up monotony, now just breaks up the flow of the space entirely. Stick with focusing on all the walls in the room, not just one.

Choose Wisely

One of the best ways to keep your home current is to avoid as many of the mainstream trends as possible. Jumping on the bandwagon can often leave us with an out of date home, usually within five to ten years. If something is “really hot” right now, chances are it won’t last very long, so really think about why it appeals to you.

This doesn’t mean you should avoid all trends. Instead of making large commitments however, find the ones that really speak to you and honor them in smaller, unexpected ways. Not only will you get a fresh look now, it’ll be an easy update when the next popular thing comes along.

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