4 Décor Trends from 2016 to say goodbye to

 

It’s hard to resist the appeal of a current design trend, but there really is something to be said about staying timeless over trendy. 2016 saw a number of new must-have looks for the home, but if you’re like me, you’re tired of them already. Here’s 4 décor trends I hope don’t make a reunion tour this next year!

OUT: Industrial Décor

I actually don’t mind this look as a whole – I think exposed beams are great and for me personally, there is something beautifully organic about concrete kitchen tops. But that exposed ductwork? Pipe shelving? Wobbly retrofitted tables? Done. After awhile it just looks cheap and undone.

OUT: Edison Bulbs

I was never behind Edison bulbs. They are such an overdone trend – not just in homes, but restaurants, retail shops, you name it.  They have an old world vibe to them that feels really redundant. This is an example of a trend becoming so popular it cancels itself out.

OUT: Copper

Copper had a fleeting moment in design, but it’s already come and gone. My advice is to stick with chrome or silver or even warmer metal colours like bronze. They’re timeless and you likely won’t want to get rid of them in a year’s time.

OUT: Scandinavian Style

It’s really stark and it takes a lot of discipline because the whole look is very monochromatic and minimalist. What I do love about it, though, is the fact that it practises the virtue of keeping a clean, uncluttered environment. Too many people put out too many chotchkies and it’s overwhelming in any space. Pull back.

Scandinavian style can read a tad bit boring, so I would take this trend and turn it on its head: Use one piece – whether it’s a beautiful vase, lighting fixture or accent chair – rather than overhauling your entire home. Take stock of all of your beautiful pieces and edit-edit-edit. Hold on to what you love, just don’t display every piece in each room. Mix different trends and reincorporate your pieces in and out of your home décor over time.

Eventually everything comes back in vogue whether in fashion or design – just like my narrow pants from 1975! – so keep it all. Just because someone says you “need” this trend doesn’t mean you have to throw out everything you own to follow it.