HGTV recently released their design trends for 2021 and that got us thinking – 2020 was full of some pretty lousy home decor trends. And some of these trends were greatly overused thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Your home should be a place of comfort and refuge. Designers are hoping you ditch these design trends in 2021.
7. Antlers
Many designers attempted to modernize taxidermy. This lead to white, brass-trimmed, fake deer wall mounts started surfacing on walls. Designers are now saying they look kitschy. Save the antlers and other taxidermy wall mounts for your hunting lodge.
6. Chevron
That continuous “V” pattern can make your eyes do funny things if you stare at it too long. And with more people hunkering down at home during the pandemic, chevron has really become a sore sight for the eyes. Chevron-patterned accessories—rugs, pillows, and linens—are being cast aside for more toned-down patterns.
5. Chalkboard Paint
DIY chalkboards or chalkboard wall paint first graced kids’ rooms and then started edging into other spaces in the home (hello chalkboard kitchen walls). Designers want to erase this now-outdated trend from memory. Reserve walls for paint, not scribbles. If you need something for the kids to scribble on, try a roll of paper from Ikea.
4. Wallpaper – specifically on the ceiling
Metallic wallpaper on the ceiling looks chic in magazine photos and TV design shows. But in reality, wallpaper on a ceiling is a terrible idea. Wallpaper has proven to be a short-term fad that comes and goes through the years. Save yourself the trouble of putting it up—and then taking it down in short order.
3. Grey Interiors
The gloom and doom of 2020 has been depressing enough, with a continuous train of bad news. Do we really want our interiors to make us feel gray, too? All-gray interiors—floor-to-ceiling paint, along with gray furnishings and cabinets—make us long for vibrant color pops, like in blues, greens, or yellows, that bring us hope.
2. Clutter Core
Some homeowners have embraced a lived-in look while spending more time at home during the pandemic. But there’s a reason minimalism has worked before. Social media tried to tell us “cluttercore”—a backlash to Marie Kondo’s decluttering movement—was in vogue. Instead, cluttercore dictates stuffing every shelf and wall space with knickknacks. It’ll bring you greater comfort, cluttercore enthusiasts say. Let’s get real: Clutter is never cool, even in a pandemic. Warning: don’t confuse this trend with Cottagecore.
1. Mason Jars
Crafty people, inspired by Pinterest, have been collecting mason jars like their as rare as toilet paper in a pandemic. This signature farmhouse aesthetic encouraged a range of DIY design projects, including filling mason jars with flowers, candles, or candy. They clutter countertops with forgettable décor. Interest in mason jar designs has plunged 40% since its 2015 peak, according to the “2020 Décor Trends: What’s Out & What’s In” report by Living Spaces. Nowadays, save the mason jars for storage in the pantry.
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