We’re not sure why, but at some point, we decided that furniture must have feelings too. Otherwise, what could explain our need to drape heavy tablecloths or frilly bed skirts on the pieces of furniture in our home?
The worst offender was probably the side table with the table skirt typically topped with a protective piece of glass. These tables were so common that many of us grew up with at least one of these (bonus points if it also held a bunch of unnecessary knick-knacks). Say it with us now, tables do not need skirts!
"Miami-Vice" Inspired Furniture
Blame it on shows like "Miami Vice," but suddenly, there was a time in the ‘80s and even early ‘90s when it seemed like everything was a similar combination of teal and soft pink. From furniture to wallpaper, these vaguely tropical colors reigned.
Put against white wicker furniture and some seashell accents, and we just described most of the homes and waiting rooms of that period! While there’s nothing inherently wrong with teal and pink, the combination tends to remind us too much of the apartments shown on "The Golden Girls."
We See You!
When it comes to interior decorating trends, there seems to be a big difference between form and function. While many things may seem like a good idea, they're not always the most practical.
For example, the glass table. Heavy glass tables typically combined with bulky metal accents seemed to be the rage during the ‘80s, with these tables being the ultimate expensive home addition. Not only is it weird to see everything through the glass, but keeping these tables clean was a nightmare. Imagine how many gallons of glass cleaner must have been used during this time!
Curl Up and Dry
Humans have been bringing flowers and other plants into our homes since ancient times. While many flower-themed home trends come and go, one seems to have enjoyed a resurrection after many interior decorators thought it had ended — dried flowers.
Between shedding little pieces to collecting dust, these ornamental flowers are often more work than they look. Plus — why do we want dead flowers in our homes? Let's let this floral trend die out finally. Instead, choose live plants such as succulents or certain species of vines to bring a bit of life into your home.
Interiors for the Real World
Sorry Kim Kardashian and other social media influencers, your all-white stark interiors are just not functional for the real world. While we can admire this bold and pleasing (so clean!) design, it just doesn’t work in real life.
It would take most people just a few seconds to accidentally spill coffee on that white couch or white rug or leave a water ring on that all-white kitchen. On top of everything, all-white interiors can sometimes remind us of a sterile hospital — not exactly the type of place you want to come home to!