12 Decorating Choices That Make Your Home Look Like It’s Stopped in Time

The art of decorating and choosing furniture is a very rich universe, so much so that sometimes an old rug and an armchair from the “grandpa” era can combine perfectly with the environment of a modern apartment, adding a vintage tone to the place. However, sellers do not always seem to care about following trends, and try to sell furniture and decoration items that have long gone out of fashion and no longer offer as much comfort and practicality as their more modern substitutes.

We, from awesome.club, we put together a selection of 12 pieces of furniture and decoration items that may be harming the style and comfort of your home. Check out!

Fuzzy rugs are, without a doubt, very pleasant to walk around barefoot, but they are no longer the best option to add style to the environment. In this regard, short natural fiber rugs are the trend of the moment, reflecting modern aesthetics well. And a good example is jute rugs.

Leather furniture was a real craze in the 70s. If, on the one hand, leather never goes out of fashion, on the other hand — the heavy design characteristic of these pieces is no longer a good option. Moreover, it cannot be said that this material is practical, after all, leather quickly cracks and fades.

As a rule, a Tiffany stained glass lampshade either makes the room quite refined, or gives it an outdated style. In addition to the lighting of the play being somewhat dim. There are many other lighting options available on the market, and of different styles, that can easily add a touch of elegance to the environment.

Many retailers try to sell this sofa as practical: they suggest covering it with a sofa throw and voilà — a comfortable piece of furniture. And if you need an extra bed at home, then just open it. However, instead of the futon, whose appearance is not aesthetically pleasing, it is better to opt for a traditional sofa bed. The difference lies in the fact that this mattress is hidden inside the structure of the furniture, in addition to having detachable pillows on top, on which people sit. Whereas in the futon, the padding is both the mattress and the seat.

This style was quite popular and attractive in the past. However, modern kitchens tend to be a light and well-lit environment for preparing meals, not an imitation of the dark interiors of old Italian mansions.

In addition, every detail can make a difference in this environment. Curtains, for example, are capable of transforming the place. The right choice is to bet on minimalist models. The time to fill the curtains full of adornments and trinkets is behind us!

Wicker furniture is still widely used in open spaces (especially in the pool area). However, inside the house they are almost a sin. Instead, opt for a brightly colored sofa and armchairs.

If you are not a professional makeup artist, there is no need for a mirror as “scandalous” as this one. Nowadays, bathroom lighting is often softer and more delicate than lamps in this type of mirror.

If you plan to recycle the old “grandma’s china cabinet” and coordinate it with other furniture and modern decor items, it can bring a lot of style to your home. However, if you already have old furniture and heavy decoration in the environment, whoever enters your living room may think that they have passed through the time tunnel! Therefore, there is little care to not leave your living room with a loaded look when choosing this type of furniture.

While beds with large, massive headboards were considered stylish in the past, versions without the headboard or with a minimalist headboard are more popular these days. Despite this, it is still possible to find beds with voluminous and eye-catching headboards in stores, but, of course, here it is best to opt for lighter and more modern versions.

This type of pouf used as an armchair is a true museum piece. In the old days, by the way, such decor items were sold practically everywhere. However, despite being comfortable for some people, it does not always match the decor of the environment. Nowadays we have a variety of more stylish options, so the best thing is to replace the old pouf with a real armchair.

Nowadays, it is quite common to find this chandelier in coffee shops, and of various models. This “hispster” trend, however, has passed, although it is still possible to find this piece in decoration stores. In its place, it is better to opt for efficient and harmonious lighting, such as a minimalist and elegant chandelier.

Even today it is possible to find a variety of sofas with printed upholstery in furniture stores. From geometric patterns and floral prints to abstract designs. However, it is very difficult to combine them with the interior, because of this, they often turn out to be covered with sofa covers. Currently, the trend is monochrome furniture and strong colors.

What furniture and home furnishings would you advise avoiding for a more modern and stylish look at home? Tell us in the comments section.