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I'm an interior designer. These 10 trends that don't actually look good in real life.

Tyka Pryde EdwardsAug 17, 2024, 04:05 IST

Some home-decor trends look pretty bad in real life or don't age well.John Keeble/Getty Images

As a seasoned interior designer and television art director, I've seen design trends come and go.
White outdoor cushions, dark wood floors, and high-pile rugs are too hard to maintain.

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Bold wallpaper can overwhelm a space and it rarely stands the test of time.

It can be hard to get rid of wallpaper once it's up.Fio Creative/Shutterstock

All-white interiors may look stunning in a curated Instagram post, but in reality, they can appear sterile, cold, and lacking in character.

All-white rooms can feel sterile in real life.Hendrickson Photography/Shutterstock

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Painting kitchen countertops may seem to be a cost-effective and fashionable choice, but it can just lead to damage and discoloration.

Painted countertops can't compare to the natural toughness of materials like granite or quartz.Hendrickson Photography/Shutterstock

Fake plants come across as tacky and lifeless, making them a poor choice for any well-designed space.

Fake plants can look like something out of a sci-fi film.Arayabandit/Shutterstock

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High-pile rugs trap dirt and cost a pretty penny to maintain.

Perhaps controversially, I think you should skip high-pile rugs.Africa Studio/Shutterstock

Purchasing expensive decor items that lack meaning or unique beauty only demonstrates a lack of discernment and taste.

Mass-produced knickknacks can be boring.Alena Ozerova/Shutterstock

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Dark wood floors are beautiful and terribly difficult to maintain.

Dark floors can show dust and smudges.Anna Andersson Fotografi/Shutterstock

I think cloud-style sofas are overpriced and overused.

The cushions are comfy, but they may not last.Shcherban Oleksandr/Shutterstock

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White outdoor cushions look clean and crisp … for about one day.

When it comes to outdoor furniture, you may want to avoid white fabrics.Arina P Habich/Shutterstock

Your grandmother may love your excessive throw pillows, but I don't.

Throw pillows can look cluttered.BCFC/Shutterstock

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