What decorating trends are out of style in 2024? This list will help you avoid passé designs so you can let them go to keep your home updated, classic, and inspiring.
If you clicked on this post, you probably like to look at trends. People love to see what styles are in and out, what styles are hot and not! I love trends. I like them for their oooh, this is interesting quality and their what a trainwreck quality, too! Today, let’s chat about home decor trends that are out of style.
Before I discuss what’s in or out, I like to distinguish between a trend and a classic. You might have read the next two topics before in any of my trend posts, but I think knowing the difference is important to remember them!
What Is A Trend?
Trends are born as a reaction to the world around us. They are creative solutions to what is happening in our lives. These can be practical or inventive or sometimes even a bit ridiculous!
When we talk about trends, we are talking about interior design styles that are hot or very, very popularright now. We are not saying that other interior designs are out of style, bad, or ugly because they are not! They are just not the bright, new, or popular thing on the design scene!
There is one most important thing to remember when talking about trends…
No matter how you feel about trends, always use what you love in your home! Because your home is just that… YOUR HOME!
When we decorate our homes, we should not be overly concerned about trends because what we love to fill our homes with is really a matter of personal style and or individual tastes.
What Is A Classic?
Oh, I love a good classic. Classic decor is something that has stood the test of time and good taste and is always in style. Classic interior design transcends trendiness. Although some classic decor may float in and out as the latest trend before it settles on its high pedestal as the best of the best decor!
I love trends, but I use them sparingly unless I know they will be classics or are already considered classic decor that has gained enough popularity to be a trend. I’m a classic girl through and through!
Classic decor examples are…
- marble countertops and backsplashes
- white walls
- white trim and molding
- traditional chandelier light fixtures
- pinch pleat window treatments
- natural materials like quartz, granite (yes, granite) and terrazzo
- beautifully preserved vintage pieces and antique furniture
- gilded mirrors
Why Do Things Go Out Of Style?
Things go out of style for a variety of complex reasons that are interplayed with social, cultural, economic, and psychological factors.
One of the biggest reasons things go out of style is because of changing trends and tastes. Styles are driven by ever-changing trends and tastes. What is considered fashionable and desirable today may not be so in the future. People’s preferences and aesthetics evolve over time, and as new ideas and styles emerge, older ones naturally fall out of favor. It’s just human nature! For the most part, we like new, shiny things!
The second reason things go in and out of style is media and advertising! Media and advertising have a powerful influence on popularizing and promoting certain styles. When a particular style or product is heavily marketed and embraced by celebrities or influencers, it can quickly become trendy. However, as new trends emerge and the media landscape changes, the popularity of certain styles may wane.
Do Experts Agree On Interior Design Trends?
Oh, goodness, no! The interior design industry cannot always agree on what is in or out of style. But I look for a consensus. And I look at what I am seeing in magazines, in fashion, on blogs, and on Pinterest and Instagram. As you will see in the list below.
However, you can almost be sure a trend is heading out of favor if…
- The trend has been very popular for several years. And…
- It has been very overexposed.
Even the most popular tend to have an average trending cycle of about 10 years.
If that trend does not reach classic status, it will be out of style—at least for a couple decades.
Here are two examples of very big kitchen trends. One was and still is a classic, and the other a totally out-of-style pariah. A white kitchen, as you will see, is becoming less trendy. However, and this is a BIG, however, white kitchens are classic, so they will always be in style!
The other example is the 70s orange and green kitchen. Once a trend and never a classic, it has been out of style for over 40 years. And can we all say amen to that!
So, the smart decorator who doesn’t have tons of money and lots of time and wants to remodel their kitchen will stick to a modern classic.
HOW TO DECORATE A ROOM WITH BOTH CLASSIC AND TRENDY DECOR is a helpful post that shows how to use trendy and classic home furnishings smartly.
My Two Cents
I think trends get a bad rap! Most of us are not wearing the same styles we did when we were twenty, and we probably don’t have the same furniture we did then, either. We change! And so do the things we like.
My best advice for handling trends is not to take them too personally or too seriously. But know that you most certainly have had some of your decorating choices affected by trends, even without knowing it.
And speaking about things that change, here are 10 things that are falling out of favor and are considered to be outdated home decor trends.
White Kitchens
What The Experts Say
White kitchens have been a trend for almost a decade. If you have looked at Pinterest or Instagram, I’m sure you have seen ombre and blue kitchens making a trendy appearance in the last 3-5 years. Right now, black and white kitchens (high contrast) are popular, as are matte black kitchens. And so are kitchens with no upper cabinets.
My Two Cents
Oh, say it ain’t so!!!! I LOVE my white kitchen! And no wonder a white kitchen is a classic. I don’t think white kitchens are ever out of style, but an all-white kitchen is not the most popular kitchen now. If you love a white kitchen, it will always look classic and fresh. It just won’t be the trendy thing. And I’ll take classic over trendy any day
Get the whole story about ARE WHITE KITCHENS REALLY OUT OF STYLE?
All White Or All Gray Rooms
What The Experts Say
Color is coming on strong! And moody vibes are still very popular. Rooms that are all white or gray have fallen out of favor.
My Two Cents
Don’t get too comfortable with those moody tones. They will be fickle trends. They have been popular for a few years, and I’m feeling a shift to warm neutrals and lots of wood tones again. Color trends are very important to pay attention to when talking about home decor. Grand Millennial, with its bright cacophony of color, is also beginning to fade. But it might take another few years to start looking out of style. It is being replaced with a warmer, cozier, vintage-loving style English Cottage Core. This style has made thrifting trendy!
I think all-white or all-gray rooms have gone by the wayside over a decade ago. If you love whites or grays, mix them with other warm neutrals and pops of color to keep them classic and fresh.
IS GRAY PAINT COLOR TOTALLY OUT is a very informative post with lots to say about using gray in your home. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE COLOR BEIGE will help you understand why beige is not boring and should probably be something you should decorate with. After more than a decade of cool gray, the warmth of colors like brown is making it very popular.
You might also like to read CAN I MIX WARM AND COOL COLORS WHEN I DECORATE? This post totally demystifies undertones and helps you use warm and cool colors in your home in the right amounts.
BROWN IS THE NEW HOT COLOR, REALLY? will help you embrace this beautiful, warm, versatile hue in all its tints and shades when you decorate. It is a companion post to WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE COLOR BEIGE.
Animal Prints
What Expert Say
Along with white-on-white decor, animal prints are now out of style. Experts say biomorphic shapes, which are shapes with curves, are in right now.
My Two Cents
Animal prints can either look tacky or classic. It’s how they are used and what you put them on. I must admit I do love animal prints. However, I did give up my zebra rug about a year ago, but I’m thinking of bringing it back. It really is a classic!
Keep animal prints on smaller decor items like throw pillows.
Rose Gold And Gold Hardware
What Experts Say
Experts are saying rose gold is totally out. And gold is taking the slow boat out of the trend harbor.
My Two Cents
I agree with rose gold. It was so overdone! And its undertones don’t work with a lot. As far as gold hardware? And other gold home decor items? I think gold is here for quite a few more years. Gold is a classic, however, like unlacquered brass.
Open Kitchen Shelves
What Experts Say
There is a lot of ambivalence about open kitchen shelves. Kitchens with no upper cabinets or kitchen shelves are one trend that has already been popular for a few years. Open shelves have been around for quite a while, and we are ready for something new.
The same applies to bathroom open shelves.
My Two Cents
I’m not totally sure about this one. With the no-upper cabinet or shelves trend, I have to wonder… where do people put things? This trend does not seem practical unless you have a huge kitchen. And most of us don’t. I do agree that shelves have had their time in the trend sun, so it would not surprise me to see them slowly go away. And open shelves are not classics, so eventually, they will say goodbye!
Millennial Pink
What Expert Say
This has been a hugely popular color. It was made popular by Gen Z social media influencers like the Kardashians. However, this color is so hard to define because it is not exactly one color. There are several pinks that claim to be Millennial pink. Professionals are in a quandary about which pink is the real thing.
My Two Cents
I’m not a fan of this pink. I like the color, but not how overused it has been by Gen Z influencers. Now I hear Gen Z yellow is trending! If you like Millenial pink, use it!
Sliding Barn Doors
What Experts Say
Since the departure of Farmhouse as the on-trend design style, sliding barn doors have gone out of style.
My Two Cents
Farmhouse 2.0 and Cottage Core are still going strong. These styles were supposed to be out of style a few years ago. When they finally drift into the sunset, sliding barn doors will be out. That said, I do think they date a home.
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Biomorphic Furniture
What Experts Say
The love affair with squiggly and squishy furnishing is over. However, boucle´ chairs are still having their moment.
My Two Cents
Didn’t we just say animal prints are giving way to biomorphic shapes in interior design? Just goes to show you how fickle design is. Yes, sorry, I agree. You will see biomorphic furniture in ultra-modern/mid-century modern designer homes or museums.
Word Signs
What Experts Say
Word signs are very out of style, according to many interior designers. Choose art that says something about you instead of words.
My Two Cents
Word signs have been popular for a long time, and seasonal signs still work. But I agree about all the other signs. Try something new. I am.
Open Floor Plans
Open Floor Plans
Although open floor plans offer lots of open space, many of us would like some private space. Semi-open homes with distinct living rooms, kitchens, and dining rooms are becoming more trendy now.
My Two Cents
I do see homes with more planned rooms becoming more popular. However, I don’t think the open concept is out of style. Semi-open plans are very on-trend right now.
Rattan Furniture
What Expert Say
Rattan has gained fast popularity in recent years. But now, it is overexposed and ubiquitous.
My Two Cents
This was a very short-lived trend. Good, high-quality rattan, however, is a classic.
Greige
What Experts Say
Greige walls, especially, are heading out because they have been so overdone.
My Two Cents
I agree, but Greige is not going anywhere. It’s still beloved! I’m hoping it will become a classic wall color.
Other Trends That Are Out Of Style
- Edison lights
- Mass-produced furniture- like the furniture that rhymes with the word mikea
- Mid-Century furniture
- Chesterfield sofas
- All light wood flooring
- color matched furniture
- home styles that don’t match their locations
- Maximalism
- diminutive furniture
A Good Thing To Remember
Trends come and go, but updated classics always look fresh and in style. Use classic furnishings for larger and bigger-ticket items and trending items for small accents and accessories. Also, think about creating a neutral color palette for your home. Again, it’s another classic!
Saying all that, remember your home should be a reflection of you and what you love!
Frequently Asked Question
What home decor will be popular in 204?
Things like statement lamps, enclosed kitchens, warm wood, stripes, plaid, and wallpaper will be popular in 2024.
What color will be popular?
Moody colors are still popular this year and into 2024. Bolder colors will start making an appearance.
What styles will be out of date?
Farmhouse and Mid-Century Modern styles will slowly transition off the design stage and give way to a modern/antique mix. However, it will take a few years.
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