White Kitchens
What The Experts Say
White kitchens have been very popular as a TREND for almost a decade. If you have looked at Pinterest or Instagram, I’m sure you have seen ombre kitchens 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.
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 again and lots of wood tones. Grand Millennial, with its bright cacophony of color, is also beginning to fade. But it might take another few years to start looking out o style.
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 neutrals and pops of color to keep them classic and fresh.
Animal Prints
What Expert Say
Along with white-on-white decor, animal prints are now out of style. Experts say biomorphic shapes are in right now. Biomorphic shapes are shapes with curvy edges.
My Two Cents
Animal prints can either look tacky or classic. It’s how you use them and the quality of the item with the animal print. 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 to smaller decor items like 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 several more years, at least.
Open Kitchen Shelves
What Experts Say
There is a lot of ambivalence about open kitchen shelves. One kitchen trend we are already seeing is no upper cabinets or shelves at all in a kitchen. Open shelves have been around for quite a while, and we are ready for something new.
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.
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!
Sliding Barn Doors
What Experts Say
Since the exit of Farmhouse and Cottage Core as the on-trend design style, sliding barn doors look out of style.
My Two Cents
Farmhouse 2.0 is still going strong, as well as Cottage Core. These styles were supposed to be out of style a few years ago. When they finally drift into the sunset, then sliding barn doors will be out. Saying that I do think they date a home.
Biomorphic Furniture
What Experts Say
The love affair with squiggly and squishy furnishing is over. Period.
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, long time. Seasonal signs still work. But for all other signs, I agree. 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 of our own private space. Semi-open homes with distinct 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 open concept is out of style. I think 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.
