12 home trends from 2020 that need to disappear, according to interior designers

Samantha GrindellNov 12, 2020, 04:23 IST

The shelving style can give kitchens a busy look.Shutterstock

Insider spoke to interior designers about the decor trends from 2020 they don't like.
Experts said that impractical design choices, like open shelving and barn doors, don't work for people anymore.
They also don't love harsh looks in homes, so black hardware, dark color schemes, and mirrored furniture are falling out of style.
Designers also said that they hope people gradually move away from following interior trends so closely.

Having a well-designed living space has arguably never been more important than it is in 2020, as many people are spending more time at home than they ever have before.

People have also been experimenting with their homes and often look to ever-evolving interior decor trends to see how they can freshen up their spaces.

Insider spoke to interior designers about the 2020 decor trends they wouldn't be sad to leave behind, whether because they're impractical, look old-fashioned, or are overused.

White oak floors should be a thing of the past.

White oak is out. herkisi/Getty Images

The industrial look isn't holding up in 2020.

The industrial style isn't great in homes. Westend61/Getty Images

Traditional kitchen islands aren't functional for people anymore.

Traditional islands are outdated. Roy Mehta / Getty Images

Likewise, matte-black elements in the kitchen will soon be a thing of the past.

Black appliances are out. Jonathan Kitchen/Getty Images

Random pops of color are being replaced by more evenly hued spaces.

Pops of color don't look sophisticated. Photographee.eu/Shutterstock

Traditional fireplaces aren't trendy anymore.

They're bad for the environment. Image Source/Getty Images

You probably won't see much mirrored furniture in 2021.

Mirrored furniture doesn't always look great. Tom Merton/Getty Images

Many designers also think shiplap is a thing of the past.

Shiplap is overdone. ocwarfford/Shutterstock

Displaying big electronics is another style that's outdated.

Displayed TVs aren't stylish. Shutterstock

Designers are also ready to leave the harsh black-and-white color scheme in 2020.

The contrasting hues can be too harsh. Aleksandra Zlatkovic / Getty Images

Open shelving is too hard to keep organized.

The shelving style can give kitchens a busy look. Shutterstock

The impracticality of barn doors outweighs their aesthetic.

Barn doors aren't useful. oneillbro/Getty Images

Designers are also moving away from the concept of trends as a whole.

Designers wish people weren't so tied to trends. emmaduckworth/Getty Images

A bride wore a short dress with a floor-length veil for a chic look on her wedding day

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