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Key Points
- Dated trends include barn doors, shiplap walls, and other farmhouse-style details.
- Gray flooring, all-white kitchens, and singular accent walls also feel very 2010s.
- The focus has shifted toward cohesive, character-filled spaces that feel curated.
If you’ve been finding yourself shocked by the fact that the 2010s were a decade (or more) ago, you’re not alone. The back half of the 2020s have really snuck up on us, and chevron, Ikat, barn doors, and other 2010s design staples feel far out of reach.
No one wants their home to appear “so last decade.” However, it’s easier than you might think to fall into this trap if you haven’t made aesthetic updates in quite some time.
Here, interior designers pinpoint seven 2010s-style design decisions that they now seen as more dated than chic. Take a stroll down (recent) memory lane.
Meet the Expert
- Rebecca Staub is the founder of Beck Haus Interiors in Connecticut.
- Deborah Gregg is the principal designer and cofounder of Deborah Gregg Interiors.
- Alicia Hassen is the founder and principal designer of Alicia Roche Interiors in Austin, Texas.