28 Interior Design Trends To Avoid As They’ve Gone From Cute To Cringe According To This Designer

Decorating your space can feel like a fun little fantasy until you realize your Pinterest board might be stuck in 2016. It’s easy to fall for trends that look amazing online, only to find out they’re a total regret IRL (looking at you, barn doors and word art). That’s where interior designer Phoenix Gray comes in with a reality check we didn’t know we needed.

He’s calling out the interior design trends that have officially gone from “that’s so chic” to “why did I ever think that was a good idea?” Whether you’re redesigning a room or love judging questionable taste from the comfort of your own (hopefully trend-proof) couch, this list is the design gossip you’ve been waiting for.

1. The Square Toilets

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2. Platform And Surround Bed Frames

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3. Sofas With No Middle Support

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4. Open Concept Bathrooms

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5. Those Overhead Pot Racks

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6. Jetted Tubs

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7. LED Strip Lighting

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8. Colors To Avoid In Your Bathroom And Why: Black

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9. The Walk-In Closets In Your En Suite

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10. All White Kitchen

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11. Vessel Sinks

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12. Distressed Cabinets

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13. The All Neutral Rooms

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14. The Worst Fabrics To Choose For Your Couch Or Sofa: Microfiber

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15. Stools With No Lumbar Support

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16. Wire Cage Storages

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17. Backsplashes That I Would Avoid: Limestone

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18. Extreme Minimalism

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19. The Futon

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20. The Dolce And Gabbana Smeg Appliances

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21. Armless Sofas

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22. Colors To Avoid In Your Bathroom And Why: Peach

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23. DIY Travertine Tables

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24. Built-In Microwaves In Your Island

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25. Backsplashes That I Would Avoid: High Reflectivity

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26. Dining Benches

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27. Those Imperfect Zia Tiles

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28. Colored Appliances

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Stefanie

Stefanie Mustian

Stefanie is an architect with 15+ years of working both independently as well as on teams of some of the top Architectural Firms in the country located in Atlanta, Washington D.C. and New York. She currently runs BoardBatten.com a coastal architecture and design service in Port Aransas, Texas. She is also the wife of the dude who runs Pleated-Jeans.