11 Decorating Trends Once Popular But Now Considered Tacky

According to some surveys, approximately 30% of people looking to renovate opt for more modern designs. And, let’s face it, it’s very easy to get lost in the huge variety of styles, colors, designs and trends when it comes to changing the face of your home or apartment. If you’re having trouble making a decision, we’re here to help.

The team of awesome.club likes to keep up with news and, this time, presents a list of decorating tips to “refresh” the interior of your property, replacing outdated details.

Plastic parts, especially in bathrooms lined with ceramic tiles, make the room look cheap. In addition, corner shelves visually reduce the space, making the bathroom seem smaller. One of the solutions is simply to place the hygiene products on the edges of the bathtub or shower and leave the rest in the cabinet.

This “industrial” style emerged in the 1990s and stood out in the decor of many kitchens by giving the space the look of a refined restaurant. In this way, metal appliances became indispensable objects.

These days, this style is out of fashion. The metal cladding makes the pieces look bigger and the cool colors make the kitchen less cozy. Designers recommend giving a chance to visually less “heavy” materials and a warmer shade.

First, the ottoman became a kind of object of desire in companies that wanted to make their offices more comfortable and cool. It seems that the employees liked the novelty so much that they started to equip their apartments with the piece of furniture. It’s just that ottomans have been considered an outdated piece of decor for a few years now; so it is better to replace them with modern armchairs or chairs.

The once popular gray granite countertops with wood accents have been left behind in the design world. They make the kitchen look old and tacky. Therefore, it is advisable to consider coating only a matte or glossy color when choosing a countertop.

It’s easy to get lost in the diversity of styles when laying a hardwood floor. But the old herringbone and fishscale (triangular) patterns have gone out of style. If you want to give the space a contemporary look, opt for the classic rectilinear pattern, which makes the room visually more elongated.

The mirror with edges decorated with small light bulbs has become one of the biggest dreams of Instagram users who want to feel like celebrities. But these details are tacky and out of fashion. It is more appropriate to replace the makeup mirror with a dressing table with a less exuberant design and softer lighting.

The rustic style, which brings a farmhouse atmosphere to the environment, became popular along with the aforementioned industrial style. However, after some time, designers realized that the look of a country house does not go well with urban apartments. Therefore, it is recommended to prefer the so-called “ecodesign” to this excessively rustic style. Shades of green and natural materials in less extravagant colors make up this trend and combine a touch of nature with a more urban environment.

Dark velvet, varnished wood, and gold trim have long gone out of style. Currently, minimalism is replacing the excessively exuberant and refined look: heavy textured curtains give way to lighter fabrics, velvet gives way to cotton and golden details to natural wood pieces.

The brick-lined rooms, which make the environment more “heavy”, served as a source of inspiration for the loft style. Cafes and restaurants were the first to adopt the style, which soon began to be adopted in houses and apartments — which, in addition to the bricks, gained incandescent light bulbs. But, like other industrial styles, the loft pattern reached the peak of its popularity and then fell out of fashion. The option, in this case, is the aforementioned ecodesign, with natural tones and wood coverings.

The reddish tone of the mahogany furniture is unmistakable. However, this style makes environments visually more voluminous and aged. Designers suggest opting for lighter wood colors to refresh the space and give it a modern feel.

Despite being practical and inexpensive coatings, linoleum and vinyl flooring also make the space look cheap. This fact is clearer when the chosen standards are the same ones used in hospitals, schools, museums and libraries. It is recommended, if possible, to adopt a wooden or tile covering. Even if they cost more, they will last longer and give a more refined look.

In your opinion, which styles or design details should be left behind and replaced by more modern trends?