With so many home decor trends doing the rounds on social media, there are some that may be doing a little more harm than good to a home if households are after a fresh, new look. From window treatments to cabinet choices, interior designers at San Francisco Design have shared a couple of trends and stylistic choices that may be worth avoiding for those trying to give a more up-to-date feel to their home.
They said: “As much as we love a specific decor or trend, it’s sure to go out of style eventually. After all, style isn’t eternal. No matter how much you’ve invested in decorating your home, things are sure to start looking dated over the course of time.
“If your home is feeling a little ‘flat’, don’t worry as it may not need a complete overhaul. There could just be a few things here and there that are making it feel dated.”
Below is a list of items and features that are “notorious for making your home look dated”, along with some tips for decorating an old house to look modern.
Window treatments
There’s a seemingly endless amount of window treatments out there, so it may be challenging to know which ones to choose to make a house look more modern.
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The experts warned: “Most likely, any vertical blinds in a house make it look a little drab. Other things that you’ll find in a dated living room are heavy fabric curtains, out-of-date fabric designs, broken or discoloured blinds, and fringed trim.”
The household should consider replacing any heavy materials with lightweight, natural fabrics like linen. Opt for sleek roller shades or modern wood blinds for window treatments.
Paint and wallpaper
Chips, scuffs, and marks on the wall can quickly make a house look “tired”. Outdated paint colours from years ago, like a heavy beige or maroon, can “instantly date your house”, according to the designers.
They claimed: “While certain wallpaper from years ago probably looked great at first, it might look tired and dated now.”
For those who have wallpaper borders along the top or bottom of their walls, consider removing them. Wallpaper can “easily date a house”, as patterns come and go quickly.
The designers said that wallpaper removal can do wonders for keeping a home looking fresh. For those who still favour wallpaper, consider a modern, fresh style “that will look great for years to come”.
On trend furniture
Furniture trends come and go throughout the years. Households may soon realise that their favourite sofa is looking a little old.
The expert explained: “When it comes to furniture that makes your home look dated, low-quality pieces that lose their shape, or furniture in trendy prints and colours such as oversized paisley or a drab brown, don’t offer the best impression for your room.”
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To give homes an “instant lift”, choose high-quality furniture with clean lines and avoid buying trendy, oversized prints, as “they won’t offer lasting value for your purchase”.
Lighting
Shiny brass and gold lighting fixtures from years ago can also make a room look quite old.
For those finding themselves with outdated fixtures or standard lighting from when the house was first built, it might be time for a lighting refresh.
Wall decor
When it comes to wall decor, less is certainly more as today’s trends lean more toward minimal, clean wall decor.
The designers warned: “If your walls are a little more cluttered, it can make the room feel tired, out-of-date, and small.”
Instead it could be worth adding floating shelves with a few pieces of art or a couple of loved books to reduce clutter and keep things organised.
Rustic and worn out cabinets
While brown isn’t necessarily an outdated colour, too much brown, taupe, and golden yellow “definitely make your kitchen feel old”. For a more modern look, choose cooler tones in the kitchen such as white, grey, and other neutrals.
Worn hardware and cabinet handles can also reveal a kitchen’s age very quickly. When considering new cabinets, think of keeping the kitchen bright and airy with just the right mix of wood and metal accents.
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