Hi everyone,
Keen to get your thoughts on the hot design trends that you are already sick and tired of. What do you think is already passe in home decorating?
Subway tiles in kitchens and bathrooms?
Typography everywhere.
Jumpsuits?
I hope that Pokemon hasn't barged it's way into the home decor scene, I'm sick to death of it's invasion/promotion. 😣
Formal dining rooms & lounge rooms. Family rooms rule.
I don't think the metallic fad will last much longer, especially with the cost of copper.
"French Provincial" houses
@RenoQueen, this isn't going to be popular, but in my mind, double vanity basins in en suites, & double showers are unnecessary. I don't get that couples can't work around each other, or organise their activities better in the morning. I'm assuming that they both work for it to even be considered, but they've just extended their morgage to pay for the indulgence. 😝
If you love something then it doesn't really matter if that particular style is "in" or "out". So I would just encourage people to make design decisions based on their taste and not be too driven to be following the latest on trend styles.
@Isobel, so true, you could say for example that Federation style homes peak in fashion from time to time, but if it's done properly, it will remain timelessly stylish.
I also agree that the things you love, are an investment in happiness, whereas trends tend to come & go, which inevitably leads to disappointment.
My Mum gave me the best advice, & that was to paint neutral, & change things up with moveable items, like cushions, nick nacks, & props. They can still be the height of fashion, but can be changed over inexpensively when it's time for a decor change.
I'm with @Isobel, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
...or in the case of @Andy_Mann, the beer-holder.
@Jackson, do I know you? 😉
@Andy_Mann, I've read enough of your comments to work out that you love a tinnie 😉
@Jackson wrote: @Andy_Mann, I've read enough of your comments to work out that you love a tinnie 😉
And that I'm crazy? 😳
Oops, wrong thread. 😉
Sheesh @ProjectPete, who rattled your cage? 😋
OK, I get it, you're miffed that I talked @Deanna outta wanting you for neighbour, but I wasn't born yesterday, you're just try'n to rev me up. 😉
Takes more than a difference of opinion to rattle me @Andy_Mann 😀 It's all good fun
But yeah, I agree the double vanity/shower seems unnecessary, etc but it's bloody nice to have.
How amazing would it actually be for all of us to be neighbours though!?! Would be a very handy, stylish, ever changing, interesting little neighbourhood 🙂
@ProjectPete, I've always said that people should do what's good for them, & what gives them pleasure, so it's all good mate. 🙂
I must say, I like your idea of a Workshopper neighbourhood, but I ain't mov'n, so pack your things, & we'll kick it off. 😉
@RenoQueen
Unfortunately, I think the ol' backyard is nearly a thing of the past, given the size of blocks nowadays.
Cheers'n'beers
Daryl
Current design trends that will date your kitchen the most.
The article lists brick splashbacks, Nordic lights, stone laminate, built-in appliances, metallics, thick island counters, bold primary colours.
@Isobel that article is spot on, & I'm glad that those designers have been honest in giving a glimpse of what motivates the industry. It's in their interest to perpetuate change, it's their way of maintaining their livelihood.
Their recommendations are rock solid, & pretty much how Tania & I have gone about keeping our home fresh & inviting. By contrast, over the time that we've known our friends (10 years after we'd built), they'd renovated the kitchen in their original kitchen, built & moved into a new home, & are on their 3rd kitchen. What saved us so much grief, is that we didn't jump into the Mission Brown & Burnt Orange, or Lime & White colour themes that were all the rage, but went for a sort of Olive Green main colour with a Mustardish colour contrast. Amusingly, a lass that I worked with in my last position before I retired, brought her brother over with her once when she visited. He worked in the hospitality industry so was keep to check out the kitchen, & was blown away by it. He couldn't believe that it was the original kitchen & was mid 30ish years old. Being laminex with no handles, meant that it's super easy to clean as there are no moulding or crevices, or dated hanles to replace.
Now that I think of it, the introduction of Melamine was evil, & feel that there's a need for a Govt subsidised program for its complete removal. 😉
Just saw this one on another site and laughed. Mason jars!
@Isobel
I think that article missed the severe industrial look. A bit of concrete or stainless steel can look beautiful and a simple look can be really elegant, but the really severe industrial look will date.
@Kellie
Something that simple could probably be easily dressed up though to keep looking fresh.
This article might be interesting for those keen to stay ahead of the "trends" - http://www.domain.com.au/advice/hot-home-decor-trends-to-watch-out-for-in-2017-20160909-gr6g20/
Another article about how to keep your home looking fresh and not dated - http://www.domain.com.au/advice/how-to-keep-your-home-from-looking-dated-20161020-gr52t7/
I don't know about anyone else, but I'm sick & tired of designers spamming their flippant rubbish all over the media, & I'm flabbergasted that anyone could take then seriously.
From those that I've seen on tele, they dress like pompous clowns, & seem completely disconnected from the real world, though I must admit, their pontificating puckers, & grandiose gestures are quite entertaining. 😉
