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I'm an interior decorator. Here are 9 trends that totally missed the mark this year.

Kelly KrugerJan 15, 2024, 01:03 IST

I'm hoping to see fewer bouclé chairs and sofas in 2024.hemul75/Getty Images

  • As an interior decorator, I cannot wait for trends from 2023 to fade away next year.
  • Bouclé fabric and designer sofas are beautiful but don't make sense in the average person's home.

I'm an interior decorator — here are trends I can't wait to say goodbye to in 2024.

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In my opinion, painted countertops don't improve your kitchen.

Painted countertops can be tricky to pull off.SBenitez/Getty Images

Contact paper usually only looks good if you invest in quality materials.

Contact paper can be a fun way to incorporate patterns into a space, though they need to be of high quality.PavelShynkarou/Shutterstock
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Let's move on from sentimental artwork with quotes and cheesy phrases.

Decor with corny sayings is out in 2024.KLiK Photography/Shutterstock

Using joint compound for your plaster furniture DIY probably won't work.

Plater art pieces and furniture are popular but not always practical.Andreas von Einsiedel/Getty Images
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Bouclé fabric works as a high-end trend, but less so for everyday homes.

Invest in a bouclé pillow instead of a sofa or chair.hemul75/Getty Images

Battery-operated light bulbs are more hassle than I thought.

Battery-operated lightbulbs need to be replaced more frequently.KUPRYNENKO ANDRII/Shutterstock
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Statement sofas are a fad with a huge price tag.

Curved, large sofas trended in 2023 but will likely die out.Hoxton/Tom Merton/Getty Images

I don’t see acrylic plastic furniture sticking around for too long.

Acrylic furniture isn't that durable.John Edward Linden/Getty Images
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I have commitment issues with reeded glass.

Reeded glass isn't a timeless look.Suchada Tansirimas/Getty Images
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