Johann Hunt
The 2010s were fun when it came to home designs. You went all in, and honestly, people admire the commitment. However, trends move fast, and if your house is still living in that era, you might want to make some updates. So, let’s revisit the design choices that defined that decade and see which ones you still have.
Chevron Everything
Did you zag your place up when the whole world zagged? Chevron took over like it was the only pattern left on Earth. Rugs, pillows, walls, shelves—you name it, you probably bought it. Many homeowners were enthusiastic, and it was everywhere because Pinterest said so.
Gray Walls Galore
Cool, clean, neutral—gray felt like a safe bet back then. But somewhere around the seventh swatch of “Greige Whisper,” things got a little sterile. That once-sophisticated shade now feels detached and just a bit dated. Yes, it was the new beige. Now, it’s just beige with commitment issues.
Mason Jar Mania
Let’s say you’re back in 2013, flipping through DIY blogs. You see a Mason jar chandelier and think, “That’s it.” Suddenly, everything’s in a jar—salads, candles, soap, and whatnot. The farmhouse charm felt real. In hindsight, it was less charming and more chaotic, but those jars are still sitting there anyway.
“Live Laugh Love” Wall Art
Decorative commandment-style typography dominated the hallways and even bathrooms. “Grateful. Blessed. Caffeinated.” It was supposed to inspire but was just oversharing. Word art tries to make homes feel more personalized, but without customization, it doesn’t serve that purpose.
Subway Tile Backsplashes
It felt clean, classic, and timeless—until literally every kitchen reno featured the exact same white tile grid. Suddenly, your “modern” backsplash looked less inspired and more copy-paste. Subway tile became the pumpkin spice latte of interior design. This should be a lesson that popular doesn’t always mean original.
Sliding Barn Doors
Still have that sliding barn door? It is a rustic statement piece that somehow ended up in modern apartments and homes with zero farmhouse roots. The aim was to bring the country charm with a twist, but you got a door that didn’t block sound and barely covered the opening.
Rose Gold Everything
Tech, home decor, kitchen tools, and more—you owned it in rose gold. It was the cool cousin of copper. Feminine and trendy in all the right ways. You felt top-shelve with a blush-toned lamp. These days, it’s fading fast, like that trendy shade of lipstick you never replaced.
Shiplap Walls
If Joanna Gaines had a calling card, it was shiplap. You installed it vertically and then horizontally, painted it white, or tried to distress it just right. It was cozy, clean, and slightly rustic. However, if you look at it now, you’ll realize that the trend has run its course.
Open Shelving In Kitchens
You cleared your cabinets, bought matching plates, and maybe even color-coded your mugs. It looked amazing—just for a week. Soon, every dish out of place felt like a failure. Open shelving was minimalism’s messy twin: impractical and happy to betray you when guests showed up unexpectedly and saw your cereal on display.
Accent Walls In Bold Colors
Red dining room? Teal office with a vengeance? If your space still has one wall doing all the emotional labor, you are living that 2010s accent wall life. To you, it might look bold and brave, but to others, it reads like you got tired halfway through painting.
Wall Decals And Vinyl Quotes
Committing to painting was too much. So you stuck your personality on the wall instead. Decals are like a temp tattoo. Easy to apply and easier to regret. “Home is where the heart is,” you said. But the aesthetic is clingy—and not in a good way.
Industrial Pipe Shelving
For an edgy, urban feel, you bought black iron piping and some reclaimed wood to build shelves. The goal was to make your home look like a Brooklyn coffee shop. Unless you live in a converted warehouse, this may be the right time to unscrew those shelves.
Faux Taxidermy And Antlers
You weren’t hunting anything but good lighting, and there it was: a white resin deer head above your fireplace. Or maybe a cardboard moose in your entryway. Faux taxidermy became the quirky accent of eclectic and urban jungle interiors everywhere. It sure was ironic—for a little too long.
Tufted Headboards
Once, this look screamed luxury, looking like velvet cupcakes for your bed. The texture and the nailhead trim felt so glamorous. But now? This is just hotel vibes—more like a Holiday Inn than a high-end one. Your home deserves better, so consider breaking up with buttoned-up decor.
Overuse Of Word Art Pillows
Your sofa had thoughts, and they were all stitched onto throw pillows. “Snuggle up,” “Let’s stay home,” and “Caffeine Queen.” You didn’t mean to turn your couch into a conversation starter, but it happened. It’s less cozy chic and more home goods hostage situation today.
Gallery Walls With Quirky Frames
Maps, clocks, random quotes, a photo from that one vacation—it all went up. Uneven frames, layered edges, a little chaos, a little charm. Gallery walls were a fun way to fake sophistication. In the 2020s, they feel busy and disjointed. It’s like they’re yelling over each other.
Ombre DIY Projects
That dresser faded from blue to white, and those curtains are now gradients galore. You loved a good color-blending moment back then, and honestly, who didn’t? It looked artsy, but the result leaned more toward crafting a hangover than curated calm.
Terrariums And Air Plants In Glass Globes
Did you shower yourself with some low-maintenance greenery? Dangling a tiny air plant in a glass orb felt modern and fresh—like giving your house a tiny rainforest. Sadly, most of those plants didn’t survive, and today, that globe has become a fancy dust collector.
Everything Was “Farmhouse”
Distressed wood, galvanized trays, cotton wreaths, wire baskets, and signs about eggs? The 2010s farmhouse aesthetic took over everything, thanks to a certain power couple on HGTV. Unless you wake up to actual roosters and hauling feed, the style might not sync with your lifestyle—and the times.
Mirrored Furniture
Were you aiming for that Hollywood dressing room look? If your home has multiple mirrored pieces, like a nightstand, a wardrobe, or maybe even a vanity, you’d want to know that the shine has dimmed now. The reflection is just too much for modern decor.