11 Design Trends That Are Overdone & On Its Way OUT (What To Do Instead)

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Grey Vinyl Flooring
01:42 - Geometric Accent Walls
02:52 - Excessive Black Hardware
03:52 - Shiplap
04:43 - Barn Doors
06:02 - Trendy Geometric Tiles
07:23 - Black & White Homes
08:28 - Solid Marble Backsplashes
09:21 - Word Signs
09:47 - RGB Lights Everywhere
10:29 - Ignoring History & Architecture

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[reynardlowell]

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[LaPinturaBella]

Most people have no idea what their style is and this why design trends happen. Your home should reflect your personality and lifestyle. It should make you feel comfy. Who cares what anyone else thinks, they don't live there.

[AlishaWalker-buzd]

I appreciated how this video didn't just criticize trends but offered practical solutions. The before-and-after visuals and the easy-to-follow advice make it a go-to guide for anyone wanting to keep their home decor current and stylish.

[mangos]

I'm in the midwest and was told I making a mistake by not getting grey flooring in 2021 because it's what people are doing when they update their home. I went with a light wood Maple engineered hardwood. No regrets. 🎉

[loveLJ]

Yes! The barn style bathroom door in hotel rooms astound me. If I stay somewhere with a family member - even my partner - there are just some things that don’t need to be heard…or smelled.

[ChazH]

Absolutely right on. Not a single questionable suggestion. This is the best of all of the outgoing trends videos on YouTube.

[cj]

The thrift stores in my area are full of those word signs. The live laugh love, or 'blessed', or something like that. Also kitchen signs that say stuff like 'farm fresh eggs' or 'eat here' or just 'kitchen'.

[CMbassin]

Last winter I remodeled a log cabin that was a flip house for an investor. We butted heads through the whole job. He bought grey cabinets and used marble looking quartz countertops, with Satin nickel hardware and fixtures. The kitchen looked so out of place with all that rustic wood. The worst part is that I could have saved him 10k by doing eastern white pine cabinets and an earthy granite countertop. It still hasn’t sold.

[alleshaxx]

Ignore trends.

Be original, be unique.

Have and do what ever you think is right.

Trends always leave, you don't. Be you. Not everyone els

[BA-kpus]

Your last point is particularly true - if you are buying a character home, the worst thing you can do is “modernize” it. My wife and I recently bought an older home and it had needs - eg new doors, lighting, etc but we selected things that look old, look like they fit with the period

[NealosMetropolos]

Great video. It seems like avoiding unnatural things and things that defeat functional purpose are good ideas. Wood is not grey unless it is exterior and exposed, in which case it just screams "I need a coat of paint". Metal is ... metal coloured - silver/chrome. brass, copper etc.. Black metal taps are unnatural. Shiplap is ONLY for the exterior. As an architectural noise control engineer it is always a hard NO on internal barn doors. Pencil tiles defeat the purpose of a easily-washable backsplash. Heavily-veined marble is for horizontal work surfaces only. There has never been a "word sign" that doesn't just scream "tacky". If I see "Live. Laugh. Love." on a wall I cynically think the occupants aren't all that happy.

[Su-bpzf]

Thank you for addressing the barn door in hotel rooms- it’s absurd! I also love how you talk about to consider your house architecture & location for colors and trends. I never liked the pencil linear tile or grey flooring, glad I didn’t let design center talk me into them for my homes!

[Skadivore]

I LOVE that you bring negative examples!! It helps me understand so much better

[Krunch]

As a retired remodeling contractor, I’ve seen the decorating trends come and go. White cabinets come in style every 20 years, then wood, then painted. When the big box stores start selling your floors, tile, countertops, the wealthy folks have moved on to start a new trend.

[sadhorsememes]

Nice video. You are so patient and kind in explaining why these design choices don't work

[PelosiStockPortfolio]

I like your last point the most. I moved in 2022, nearly every home I looked at was super gray and generic, with no personality at all (plus the sellers wanted an extra $300k for their $150k renovation). I am so happy I eventually found a home that had all its original character and just needed some cosmetic touches to make it shine again.

[boycieism]

Let’s just not do trends any more, just do what you like and keep it fresh!!!😊

[TatyanaKosh]

My sister almost bought an old house from back in the 1800s, but someone from out west beat her price. I by wild chance ended up meeting these people and coming over to their house one time. They were remodeling this house to black and white modern farmhouse look. The previously antique light fixtures and historic details were replaced with the most basic farmhouse chandeliers from Home Depot. It was depressing to see

[shareeminor]

He's so polite about saying, please stop! Love it!

[oliveoilx]

I haven’t seen a home decor/design/ channel address ‘how to decorate your 1950’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s….(you get the picture) home to look like your home and still appropriate for its unique architectural design & style’- a ‘how to work with and not against the style of house/flat/space you are blessed (or not so blessed) to have’… I think it would be a cool video series. I’m a new subscriber & I feel like you hint at this aspect of design/decor. How to respect the integrity of your home from the 1930’s, but not live in an awkward time capsule…. Tips and tricks to bring design, functionality, and style to suit you AND your home (too often just suiting your style and plastering it around your opposite style home doesn’t come across like you might think it does). Enjoy the videos I’ve seen so far. Thanks