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I'm an interior decorator. Here are 9 trends you won't find in my home in 2024.

Kelly KrugerJan 15, 2024, 11:09 IST

I don't want matching pillows or painted furniture in my home in 2024.deliormanli/Getty Images; Westend61/Getty Images

As an interior decorator, I'm moving on from overly curated spaces and matching materials in 2024.
Instead of white, minimalist spaces, I'm favoring warmer palettes and cozier classics.

As an interior decorator, there are a few design trends I won't be incorporating into my home in 2024.

Here are nine trends I'm staying away from.

I’m ready to retire Scandinavian minimalism.

The Scandinavian minimalism design is almost too clean.KatarzynaBialasiewicz/Getty Images

Instead of gray wood or laminate flooring, I prefer classic styles.

Gray flooring doesn't contribute to a warm color palette.John Keeble/Getty Images

Matching textiles on pillows and bedding can feel one-dimensional.

Matching bedding and pillows don't add much character to a space.Arayabandit/Getty Images

My wood tones won't match in 2024.

Decor with matching colors and patterns can look impersonal.Artazum/Shutterstock

I’m passing on boxy furniture.

Boxy furniture doesn't look very cozy.Followtheflow/Shutterstock

All-white kitchens aren't for me.

All-white kitchens lack personality.Joseph Hendrickson/Shutterstock

Brushed nickel and silver fixtures don't do much for a space.

Brushed nickel and silver accents can look too cold.Mindful Media/Getty Images

I find that painted furniture looks dated.

Painted furniture isn't my favorite.Andreas von Einsiedel/Getty Images

Subway tile is classic, but I find it to be boring and overdone.

Try using more unique tiles.PC Photography/Getty Images

Vintage photos show how people decorated for the holidays over the last 100 years