These looks arent all theyre cracked up to be.
If youre thinking some of these repeated looks are disproportionately hyped, youre not alone.
Interior designers also have thoughts when it comes to overrated design trends.
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Ahead, find their six most egregious examples.
White Boucle
Its hard to step into any home decor shop or showroom without seeing it.
White boucle isand has beeneverywhere.
Faux Wall Molding
Giving a room old-world charm is usually a nice idea.
But it can backfire.
Professionally done millwork typically extends throughout a home, so standalone additions fail to add genuine depth.
Subway Tile
Subway tilecontinues to bedeck countless kitchens and bathrooms.
But Mayer says its time to move on to something with more personality.
This is another trend that has gone from refreshing to mundane in the last few years.
There are so many more interesting tiles and fun-colored grouts available at all price points, she says.
Instead of the standard running or stacked pattern, try a basketweave, straight herringbone, or windmill.
The possibilities are endless!
Burgundy
Red and burgundypaint shades are ubiquitous these days.
Tara Lenney, founder of Tara Lenney Design, doesnt think this overrated look will last.
Im not convinced it will stick around in the design world for long.
Thats because they make them feel cold, rather than a warm extension of your home.
Stainless was an industry standard for a long time without any suitable alternatives, she says.
Were no longer held to settling for stainless, she says.
