10 Home Decor Faux Pas That Date Your Interiors

A tiny area rug

Whoever said "bigger is better" may have had floor rugs in mind. The wrong size mat can make a room look smaller and off-balance.

All-gray interiors

When I see a house with gray-toned wood floors, cabinets, walls, tile, and sinks, I think it looks dull and old.

Carpeted stairs

Wood kitchens, with plenty of backsplash options to complement the look, are not the only place for the natural material to shine.

Marble in the kitchen

Today, we have a fabulous range of countertop materials to choose from, but that wasn’t always the case.

Tan exteriors

Modern colors are the epitome of curb appeal. Recently, realtors advised homeowners to choose a “safe” color like tan because it's not eye-catching.

Gaudy hardware and light fixtures

Though brushed brass hardware is the jewelry of kitchen cabinets over-the-top hardware like giant oval-shaped knobs .

Pretentious window curtains

As homeowners try to connect their homes to the outside world, they no longer want over-the-top window curtains that block out the view.

Mirrored closet doors

In the 1980s, mirrored closet doors were popular because they added glitz and glamour to the yuppie era. They also made small rooms feel bigger.

Ancient appliances

When was the last time you saw white kitchen appliances? Probably at your grandma’s condo in Florida.

Thick Brush Stroke

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