'Avoid spaces looking rustic!' How to revamp your home's 'outdated' interior design trends
Many homeowners like to keep up with interior trends which can make your home look Instagram-worthy. However, interior design trends can quickly become "outdated".
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Modern farmhouse interiors, coastal living, bold palm prints and all-white interiors are just some of the interior trends that have been and gone in the 2020s. However, if you've found a style you love in your property that's fallen out of fashion, there are ways you can update it.
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Just making a few small tweaks can help elevate the "outdated" style and bring it into the modern day.
Anne Haimes, Design Director and Founder of Anne Haimes Interiors explored some of the "most popular yet outdated interior design trends of the last decade and how you can easily transition each style without breaking the bank".
Farmhouse
Lovers of the farmhouse style will be glad to know the style isn’t dead yet, however, it has moved away from the pastel shades, word art and antiques that once dominated the trend. The farmhouse look has now evolved into something more sophisticated, according to Anne.
She said: "Firstly, say goodbye to distressed furniture. While the shabby-chic look was all the rage in the early 2010s, clean lines and timeless pieces are the way to go. This can simply mean giving wooden furniture a fresh coat of paint or spray-painting metal fixtures.
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"And remember to bring in modern elements with high-end finishes to avoid your space looking too rustic.
"Mixing both modern and vintage pieces can help draw out the character of your home without going too over the top farmhouse."
The 70s look
Tile kitchen countertops, shag carpets and wood panelling have made a comeback recently with the likes of interior designer Whinnie Williams championing the trend.
But while some aspects of 70s interior design should be left in that time period, there are certain elements that can be utilised and updated.
Anne explained: "A modern take on 70s interiors should pair back the intensity of the style. For example, focus on texture and pattern in a minimalistic way.
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"Warm earthy tones and wood features, while a core feature of most 70s homes, are timeless and will look great for any nature-inspired interiors.
"Balance retro pieces with modern styles for a more eclectic approach to 70s influence. This will help your home look more curated without going overboard."
Jungle interiors
Bold palm print wallpapers, hot pink flamingos and golden pineapples were a sure way to make a statement and bring fun to interiors back in the late 2010s.
However, the look has become gaudy, tacky and a little too colourful of late.
Anne explained: "The good news is that maximalist interior design isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, so you don’t have to forgo colour – jewel tones, for example, make a great base for a wide range of styles that you can easily switch out.
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"Layering darker, moodier shades such as deep teals or plum shades contrasted with brighter pops of colour can give just as much wow factor as bold wallpapers.
"Or, if you want your home to still feel like a tropical oasis, why not simply introduce a range of exotic plants to your home? Biophilic design is one of the most popular trends for the 2020s, with more people looking to bring the outdoors in."
Coastal
Anchors and seashells can look great in homes by the seaside, however, the look can quickly go overboard.
But that’s not to say you can’t welcome inspiration from the ocean into your space.
The interior designer said: "Coastal-themed rooms should exude a laid-back attitude, brightness and most importantly tranquillity.
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"Subtlety is key when it comes to effectively designing a coastal-themed room, so avoid any motifs that are too obvious.
"Instead incorporate textures reminiscent of the beach such as driftwood, seagrass and rope for a subtle nod to your coastal theme.
"Alternatively, why not try Mediterranean styles for a more subtle nod to the sea?
"This gives you more flexibility over colour schemes, with warmer earthier tones such as corals, teals and mustard yellows a common theme as well as traditional white and blue."
