Home Trends You Thought Were Gone, But Aren’t
Hot home trends come and go, but now some of the most interesting ones are finally returning to our most important spaces. Color is back, as are rugs, and different kinds of furniture to the ones you’re used to. Here are 15 trends that everyone thought had had their day already, but they were very wrong.
Velvet Upholstery
Velvet furniture is the sort of thing you would imagine in Buckingham Palace or a Hollywood superstar’s bedroom, and it’s making a major comeback. Sofas, chairs, and even accent pillows in rich blue or red tones create a cozy yet luxurious atmosphere.
Rattan Furniture
And now we have caned furniture’s cousin, rattan. Rattan was huge in the ’70s, and now it’s back, adding a boho charm to living rooms, patios, and even bedrooms. Definitely something to look at if you want more creative textures in your house.
Earth Tones
All those warm browns, deep oranges, and muted greens from the ‘70s are slowly but surely making their way back into homes. Earth tones bring a cozy, friendly feeling to spaces while pairing beautifully with popular natural materials like wood and stone. Why not take inspiration from the planet we all live on?
Shag Carpets
Yes, shag carpets are sneaking back - but only in moderation. Instead of wall-to-wall shag, homeowners are layering smaller shag rugs to add softness and texture. This is the best possible use of them, and a good eye can make them look fantastic.
Archways
Archways are suddenly popping up in both renovations and new builds, giving homes a touch of olden-days charm. They soften doorways and hallways while adding a sense of elegance that boring flat lines just can’t match. Definitely something to think about if you’re looking to refresh your home and add interest!
Colorful Cabinets
Thank god, the boring all-white kitchen has had its day. Colorful cabinets are making a strong comeback, and it’s not a day too soon. Blues, reds, even yellows are now appearing in once-sterile kitchens and finally giving them a pop of personality. It’s harder to see stains on colorful cabinets, too!
Stained Glass
Stained glass windows aren’t just for churches anymore! They look amazing in modern houses, especially when the light hits them. It’s true that they’re fairly expensive to install, and of course there’s always the risk of them breaking, but stained glass adds so much color and artistry to a house.
Brass Fixtures
For years, stainless steel and matte black ruled the design world, but brass is officially back. The warm, golden tone adds vintage elegance to kitchens and bathrooms, and it goes very well with bold colors as well. Many a person loves their new pink and brass bathroom.
Handmade Tile
Handmade tile is having a moment, with people finally celebrating craftsmanship over the mass-produced, convenient stuff. Handmade tile often has slight imperfections, but that’s what makes it so popular – it adds some personality to a bathroom or kitchen.
Bold Wallpaper
Remember when wallpaper was all about florals and busy patterns? Well, it’s making a bold return with updated designs and striking colors. To be honest, bold wallpaper should never have gone away in the first place – it can really make a room stand out.
Checkerboard Floors
Classic black-and-white checkerboard floors are making their return, and not just in the kitchens they were previously banished to. This bold look works well in entryways, bathrooms, and laundry rooms, especially when paired with more modern decorations. Insert your own joke here about playing a giant chess game on one!
Caned Furniture
Caned furniture is back in a big way, and it’s easy to see why. The natural texture adds warmth and a relaxed vibe to a room. Caned chairs are especially popular. Why not splash out on some of them if you’re looking for a new style in the house?
French Mirrors
Those ornate, gold-framed French mirrors you might remember from your grandmother’s house are back in style, and they’re more glamorous than ever. They make a statement while opening up a room and making it look bigger. They’re especially nice above a fireplace or leaned against a wall, people have found.
Patterned Rugs
Patterned rugs inexplicably went away, and now they’re back again. All-neutral spaces are too much… there needs to be some personality. A good rug will anchor a room, add texture, and let you experiment with color without overwhelming the entire décor. Vintage rugs especially are prized for their quality and character.
Postmodern Style
Postmodern design, known for its playful shapes, unexpected color combos, and mixes of vastly different materials, is suddenly popping up everywhere. Once considered “too much,” for a modern house, it now feels fun, daring, and fresh. If you’re sick of your all-white living room, postmodern is the way to go.
