Interior designers share 15 home-decor trends they think you'll regret in a few years

Alyssa Towns SwantkoskiSep 1, 2021, 22:03 IST

Interior-design trends are often fleeting.Jon Lovette/Getty Images; Thomas Barwick/Getty Images

Insider asked interior designers about the home-decor choices people will likely regret.
Experts said white carpet, dark wood, and patterned tiles are flooring options to rethink.
Low-hanging light fixtures, bamboo furniture, and open shelving can be impractical.

People who like to cook and spend time in the kitchen shouldn't choose marble countertops.

Marble is easy to chip and stain. Xi Bai/Shutterstock

Low furniture may have a certain aesthetic, but it's not always functional.

Low furniture can be awkward to get out of. Artazum/Shuttershock

Patterned tiles make a bold statement, but they're expensive to replace if they go out of style.

Subtle, neutral tiles are a safer bet. Jon Lovette/Getty Images

Whatever you do, don't get white carpet.

White carpets are just too easy to dirty. Image Source/Getty Images

Shiplap can quickly date a house.

The trend was big in the 2010s, but it's fading out of fashion. ocwarfford/Shutterstock

Laminate flooring that looks like wood isn't worth the money.

The material can be very slippery. Gary Glaser/Shutterstock

You might want to rethink installing ultra-dark wood floors.

Dark wood can reveal dust and imperfections. pics721/Shutterstock

Gone are the days of wall-to-wall carpeting.

Carpeting makes for a dated look. Artazum/Shutterstock

Open shelving in the kitchen isn't practical.

Everything on the shelf is exposed to the grease and grime in the kitchen. Shutterstock

Make sure you include pops of color if you're following the all-gray-interiors trend.

It needs a pop of color to make the design trend work. alexandre zveiger/Shutterstock

Low-hanging light fixtures can be problematic.

It's safer over a table, but it can still be a hazard. photoTravelw/Shutterstock

Explore all of your options before going with a jetted bathtub.

The jets can be tedious to clean. Artazum/Shutterstock

Choose the size of your houseplants wisely.

Large plants can attract pests and bugs. Thomas Barwick/Getty Images

Bamboo and wicker furniture can be loud and impractical.

Large bamboo furniture can be noisy. brizmaker/Shutterstock

Don't fall for the terrazzo trend.

Trendy patterns won't stay in style forever. DotExe/Shutterstock

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