I'm an interior decorator. Here are 9 things I'm not putting in my home this year.

Kelly KrugerApr 14, 2024, 19:22 IST

I not adding items with a checkered pattern to my home this year.alexandre zveiger/Shutterstock

As an interior decorator, there are several items I wouldn't add to my home in 2024.
This year, I'm avoiding heavy drapes and tabletops with reflective surfaces.

Since people aren't moving as often as they used to, sales on goods in adjacent categories — like home decor, appliances, and furniture — have taken a dive as well. As an interior decorator, I know furnishing a home can be expensive, so it's important to invest in pieces that will stand the test of time.

I've spent years playing with trends and figuring out what isn't worth investing in when decorating my home. Recently, I've realized there are a few items I'd avoid adding to my space in 2024.

Here are nine things I wouldn't add to my home this year.

I'm not buying any new furniture in 2024.

I'm not buying new furniture as vintage, thrifted styles surge in popularity.CreativaStudio/Getty Images

I won't use heavy drapes in my decor.

Heavy drapes can weigh down a space.CreativaStudio/Getty Images

I'm ditching boring, flat walls for pattern and texture.

Walls with textures or patterns look interesting.asbe/Getty Images

I won't invest in any products with checkered patterns.

I'm over checkered patterns.Bulgac/Getty Images

Faux furs and animal prints don't feel sophisticated in 2024.

Animal print doesn't pair well with many other trends.Marko Poplasen/Shutterstock

Washable rugs are not for me.

Washable rugs are often made with synthetic fibers that won't stand the test of time.Jena Ardell/Getty Images

I avoid tabletops with reflective surfaces.

Tabletops with reflective surfaces can be hard to clean.Paul Bradbury/Getty Images

Cool tones aren't my favorite style trend.

Cool-toned designs are out this year.Charday Penn/Getty Images

Disco-ball motifs are fun, but I find them to be overdone.

I like disco balls, but the corresponding '70s-inspired artwork isn't my favorite.Oscar Wong/Getty Images

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