{"id":67866,"date":"2025-08-14T01:47:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T01:47:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/67866\/"},"modified":"2025-08-14T01:47:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T01:47:18","slug":"these-5-living-room-trends-are-aging-your-space-according-to-designers-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/67866\/","title":{"rendered":"These 5 Living Room Trends Are Aging Your Space, According to Designers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Designers are always on top of what living room trends<\/a> will make a space look current and sophisticated, as well as those that should be left in the past \u2014 for good. Here, three pros identified five living room trends<\/a> now considered outdated for 2025.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s best to avoid these looks if you don\u2019t want your space to seem stuck in the past. But each of these trends can be tweaked to work for the future (the designers gave us their strategies there, too).<\/p>\n

\"Cozy<\/p>\n

Credit: rj lerich\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

\u201cShow\u201d Living Rooms<\/p>\n

Seeing \u2014 and treating \u2014 the living room as a seldom-used space is a dated view in and of itself. \u201cGone are the days of formal living rooms that are only used during the holidays and are \u2018off-limits\u2019 for kids,\u201d says designer Corinne Vassallo, the founder of Corinne Victoria Design<\/a>. If you\u2019re someone who appreciates traditional design and wants slightly more sophisticated furniture and decor, that\u2019s one thing. But don\u2019t let your living room\u2019s furnishings and finishes get so luxe that you\u2019re afraid to spend time there.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The good news is you can always make adjustments \u2014 bring in an easy-care sofa slipcover to protect that fancy mohair upholstery, or rotate out expensive breakables or collectibles. \u201cEven if your style leans fancier, making sure nothing is too precious so that kids, pets, and guests can feel comfortable using the space will help make the room feel fresh, updated, and lived-in,\u201d Vassallo says.<\/p>\n

\"Modern<\/p>\n

Credit: rodho\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

Fussy Drapery<\/p>\n

Certain drapery styles will instantly read as stuffy and old-fashioned. As Vassallo puts it, \u201cDrapery can instantly date a room if not done right.\u201d<\/p>\n

She recommends avoiding these styles entirely: grommet top curtains, heavy swags, fringe, and brocade fabrics. Instead, the designer suggests keeping it simple with more sleek, contemporary-leaning options. \u201cA window should be adorned with Roman shades or pleated drapes that start below the crown molding and kiss the floor,\u201d Vassallo says.<\/p>\n

\"stylish<\/p>\n

Credit: Diana BCH\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

Matching Furniture Sets<\/p>\n

Designer Dominique DeLaney<\/a> says \u201coverly coordinated furniture sets\u201d are the biggest calling card of a dated living room \u2014 and most decorating pros would agree. \u201cA perfectly coordinated sofa, loveseat, and coffee table might feel like a shortcut to cohesion, but it robs the room of character,\u201d she said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be afraid to think a little outside the box with your furnishing choices. Try to put something vintage right next to a sleeker, more modern piece. \u201cWe love to mix time-worn pieces with tailored upholstery, creating a quiet tension between old and new that feels collected rather than decorated,\u201d DeLaney says.<\/p>\n

\"CHICAGO,<\/p>\n

Credit: Joseph Hendrickson\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

Certain Wall Treatments<\/p>\n

Designer Emily Sturgess<\/a> considers both accent walls and shiplap wall coverings to be \u201csome of the worst offending trends that will make your space look like a time warp.\u201d A lot of designers have pivoted away from bold accent walls; if you like this look maybe consider something a little bit subtler, like a wall of picture frame molding, for example.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And if you want to incorporate a specific wallpaper or paint color into your space, that\u2019s totally fine. It\u2019ll feel a little more deliberate and striking, though, if you\u00a0 just go all-in and use it everywhere!<\/p>\n

\"Modern<\/p>\n

Credit: mixphotos\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

50 Shades of Gray Color Palettes<\/p>\n

The all-gray living rooms of the 2010s are so last decade. \u201cWhile monochromatic gray had its moment, we find it often drains the life out of a room,\u201d DeLaney says. Sturgess agrees that decorating a space using solely one hue will make it \u201cfeel flat and dated.\u201d Instead, she says, \u201cA layered and collected interior that incorporates a mix of textures, colors, and timeless furnishings feels more interesting and, most importantly, ages well.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Not into a ton of vibrance? That\u2019s fine, DeLaney explains. Just try to branch out a bit if you can. \u201cWe prefer warm whites, layered neutrals, and natural elements \u2014 linen, oak, brass, and handwoven textiles \u2014 that bring softness and soul,\u201d she says. \u201cColor doesn\u2019t have to be bold to feel intentional.\u201d<\/p>\n

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