The home decor trends from the 90s dating your home, according to an interior designer
They might have been on-trend back in the 90s, but now they are just dating your house and need to go, according to an interior designer.
Like side ponytails and MC Hammer pants, there are some home decor trends that scream “nineties”.
The sad news just in: you’re probably still rocking a few of them at your place.
Let’s reveal the worst offenders below.
Boomerang Pillows
Boomerang pillows belong in the good room with Kath’s Coogee knits, Kel’s bomber jackets and Kim’s Care Bears.
Sure, they may be comfortable, but under no circumstances should they be seen in the harsh light of day.
Pop them away in your wardrobe each morning and take them out only in the cover of darkness before bed.
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Lacey Tissue Box Holders
You don’t cover your toilet paper in a decorative costume, so why encase a tissue box in a lace ensemble that’s older than the cast of Cocoon?
This is the sort of trend that was never needed to begin with, and only reminds visitors that you have, in fact, not escaped 1990.
Puffy Leather Recliners
Sticky, puffy, ugly and oily; the leather recliner is the Jabba The Hut of living room furniture. It was well past its best-before date about 20 years ago, so if you still have one, it’s time to upgrade to an armchair that’s not such an eyesore.
Try something in a fabric, with a slimmer frame and less bulky shape.
‘Live, Love, Laugh’ Decals
Any and all wall decals are forbidden outside of a child’s bedroom.
If you have one that declares anything remotely related to ‘Live Love, Laugh’ you need to see a spiritual leader as soon as possible to repent for your sins.
Want something bold on your walls? Try wallpaper instead.
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Clocks in a Row
You don’t need to remind friends and family that you’re a business bigwig with an office in Honkers and a team in LA.
And given that overseas travel is about 45 years away from happening, it’s time to retire the outdated trend of having multiple clocks in a row on your wall displaying international time zones.
Dolls on Display
If you’re the kind of person who wants to keep a doll on display, I pray her name is Annabel. Adults showcasing toys is a no-no, you heard it here first.
Same goes for bears, clowns and any other plush creature with creepy little eyes that can follow you around the room and come alive at night.
Doilies
Tell someone you’re over 100 years old without speaking: display a doily at home.
Sure there was a time and place for this decor trend, but that time is over and the place no longer exists.
Tables don’t need coverings. Instead, let the material speak for itself.
Sponged Walls
It’s safe to say that anything Tara Dennis once showcased on Better Homes and Gardens is no longer acceptable to display at your place.
Sponged walls are a huge offender here. They, like ‘The Rachel’, are best left in the nineties. The contemporary approach is to paint walls with one solid colour.
Sticks in Large Vases
Got a vase taller than your toddler stuffed with dead twigs?
I give you full permission to make like you’re at a Greek wedding reception and smash it on the floor.
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This look can easily be replaced with a tall plant in a decorative pot.
Or, you know, literally anything else.
Vertical Blinds
They were the work of the devil when they landed in homes decades ago.
But as the bible will tell you, Satan never sleeps.
These window treatments are still in use in a number of properties, and need to be exorcised immediately.
Try a roller blind and sheer curtain instead.
It’s the chicest combo since Posh & Becks.
Chris Carroll is the Melbourne-based designer behind TLC Interiors, an interior design studio and home style blog helping everyday Aussies transform their spaces without breaking the bank. www.tlcinteriors.com.au | Instagram
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