While they’re certainly better than the avocado-colored appliances of yesteryear, all white appliances can look quite old-fashioned. While budgetary concerns can obviously mean sticking to what you’ve already got, homeowners in the market for new appliances should steer clear of white appliances.
Not only do they look dated, but they show every smudge, drip, and spill (seriously, how do you keep them looking clean?). Interior decorators typically suggest stainless steel appliances or even integrated appliances (that look like their part of the cabinetry) for a more modern look.
Go Back in Time With Crocheted Blankets
If you didn’t have a crocheted blanket on the back of your sofa, then you probably used to see one at your friends’ homes. Often made by our grandmothers or given as gifts, these blankets were itchy, scratchy, and not as warm as they looked.
To be honest, we still don’t really understand the point of them. While crochet seems to come and go as a trend, these blankets will always remind us of our grandmother’s house — not exactly the trendiest place!
Garish Graphic Patterned Floor Tiles
Like the tribal tattoos of the ‘90s, some trendy choices are a bit harder to get rid of than others, at least that's what most interior decorators think about bold graphic patterned floor tiles like busy Moroccan-inspired tiles or dizzying geometric chevron patterns.
The problem with using these tiles is that you may get tired of them quickly, or you may want to try a different design scheme down the line, and retiling a bathroom can be pricey. A better way to add some color or fun is to buy an interestingly patterned bath mat.
Not-So-Sweet Honey Oak Cabinets
If you owned a home in the ‘90s, it's likely that you chose a specific shade of wood when it came to building your kitchen — honey oak. This wood was seen in almost every home during the decade, and can still be seen in the backdrop of many television shows filmed during that time.
These cabinets were typically combined with dark quartz countertops (perfect for placing your can of Surge on!), and just look dated at this point. Nowadays, many homeowners are painting over their honey oak cabinets to bring their kitchens into the new millennium.
Posters of Famous Artworks
We get it, there’s a reason why people travel thousands of miles to art museums to see famous works of art. But while Vincent van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” looks amazing hanging in a museum, it doesn’t look that great hanging above your chipped Formica dining room table.
Posters can be a good and inexpensive way to bring some of the most renowned pieces of artwork into your home, but these overly-replicated pieces can also look tacky. Do yourself a favor and check out thrift stores or local artists if you want art on a budget.