Deinfluencing Interior Design Trends That You DON’T Need! (Let's Get Honest...)

This week we are doing something different. I will be taking you through a list of items that I personally think are not that great. Yes, I will be de-influencing you from buying certain decor items that are trending but do not have any lasting power nor do they have any timeless capabilities to withstand a style in your home.
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[@Noreenlee1]

In a moment of "aren't I cool and hip" weakness, I ordered a high-contrast, geometric-patterned rug that, thankfully, had pulled threads all over it. That meant I could return it without a charge. It was a nightmare. The beast was only on our floor for about 1/2 an hour, and I felt as though I was living in a fun house at the circus, such was my discombobulation! Oh, and it was unbacked, so it was as if I were walking on roller skates. It could have been a really expensive 10' by 14' mistake! Lesson learned. Subtle rugs for us from now on!

[@DaylanTheAngrySauerkraut]

The Universe was looking out for you lol

[@ApricusInaros]

What was that super wild design? I have a round rug (1.5m/4.9 feet) that looks like an abstract painting, which I put under my big grey armchair. It's like sitting on a painting. I love it. Maybe a big colorful rug is daring but as a contrast piece for neutral colored furniture it can absolutely work.

[@Heyu7her3]

Subtle rugs ain't worth the money

[@barbaraeaton9266]

❤

[@nisamae2]

Don't be scary and boring

[@aaronwinter447]

Im an architectural technologist in Canada, and I really appreciate these videos with a "dont do that, do this instead" so people can really see the difference and why. The shower niche vs shelf is a great example.

[@michaelag736]

I really liked that “Daddy” instead of just roasting trends gave some good alternatives Very refreshing and reasonable ❤ And thank you for the proper French pronunciation. I am a native French speaker from Europe living in the US and you won’t believe how often Americans try to correct me or want to explain Europe to me 😂(no hate, just funny)

[@ApricusInaros]

Or how they even pronounce the most simple word like "rue" as ru.

[@evelynmitchell1176]

@@ApricusInaros How is it pronounced? Asking for a friend.

[@ApricusInaros]

​@@evelynmitchell1176 As there is no mutated vowel in English, it's best to do an audio translation. It is a very short word, it's easy to get the hang of it.

[@evelynmitchell1176]

@@ApricusInaros As an American (first generation) and bilingual myself, I guess I don't understand ragging on people who mispronounce words in YOUR language. That's why I asked about the proper pronunciation. I always give grace to how people speak English as a second language, and usually Spanish-speaking people are helpful to those of us who speak Spanish as a second language. I will definitely research the correct pronunciation of "rue." Thank you.

[@ApricusInaros]

@@evelynmitchell1176 My initial comment probably comes off as condescending. That is not my intention. I don't go around and correct people in my everyday life, nor online. My language skills are not that superior either. With my comment I had content creators in mind who use the same foreign words over and over again. Like fashion content creators who have to use French words. In the end we can all just try our best, no matter our nationality.

[@annethropophagy]

I absolutely want a mushroom lamp, or mushroom everything for that matter. But I'm also a D&D playing ren faire enthausiast whose design goal is "baba yaga." The nice thing about these super trendy items is that if you like it, you can just wait six months for it to turn up at the thriftstore.

[@Kathywake23]

We talking baba yaga granny chic or baba yaga witchy chic?

[@annethropophagy]

Both! Though honestly, calling it "chic" is a bit generous. I find 90s witch and elderly lady who is done messing around kind of blend into each other.

[@AezlyndWanderin]

Have you been able to get your house up oh chicken legs yet?

[@sorormimm493]

It’s insane to me that people buy all new interior design pieces every few weeks.

[@LadyInglip]

My life goal is to become Granny Weatherwax when I get old :D

[@savannahbannon]

The DIY lime wash looks like the sponge painting trend from the 80’s😂

[@WinstonSmithGPT]

And the suede paint of the ‘90s.

[@carmenguzman669]

That much sottsass wood make me feel like I’m looking at those magic eye posters from the 90’s

[@mrphoenixgrey]

It’s crazy how much it’s being used! It’s migraine inducing

[@gerardguida7727]

Lol..... I was thinking the same!😅

[@troebeliewoep]

Have always loved whimsical decor, so im happy to scoop up any mushroom decor as it hits yard sales and thrift shops. 🍄🍄‍🟫

[@willsx2]

In a small shower, the problem with a shelf is that it takes up more real estate as the wall needs to be brought forward A niche can be placed between the studs so it is recessed in the wall.

[@fionam7768]

True, but even more of a reason to keep it (as the word literally translates) on the smaller side. And, if I might suggest, on a surface where the recess won't catch as much water as elsewhere. That will leave the visual line uninterrupted for the sense of space one often wants but give you practical space for what's needed and not for growing mould/dead soap gunk/ container collection. A small glass shelf across a corner of the shower not fixed to the screen and at a height clear of the water can also work well, especially if you leave a small gap where the walls meet, so any water that manages to hit the shelf doesn't pool against the wall.

[@dominaevillae28]

@@fionam7768 A properly constructed niche will slop to allow water to drain. I like my niches (I have two instead of one big one).

[@AmandanLeeloo]

The high-contrast small square checkerboard rugs make me feel super anxious and ungrounded! They physically agitate me and I find myself fidgeting. Eek! 😅

[@mrphoenixgrey]

And at the small scale their usually are are very overwhelming in a space

[@BB-re8mw]

Me too...any use of this pattern, unless an actual checker or chess board, or a lower contrast, honed stone, larger-scaled floor.

[@suzannecarter445]

Thanks for setting people straight on the pronunciation of foyer and niche (drives me crazy). No one ever talks about the divine Venetian plaster. I could play in that stuff all day like a little kid in a mud puddle. Like decent stonework, you'd probably have to go to Europe to find someone who can do it right. I have also always loved burled wood and once tried a painting technique to fake it (don't try this.)

[@merryhunt9153]

My friends owned a 100-year-old house, and they fell in love with the lime-washed look, even had a CD from Home Depot showing how to do it. I watched it and had an insight. I showed them how the walls on the CD were all in brand-new houses. I thought that they added interest to a new house, but in an old house, people will see it and think the walls are moldy or deteriorating. They didn't tell me I was brilliant, but they dropped the idea.

[@Nihilistictendencies1]

Lol...all Americans are not guilty of butchering foyer and niche. It's a HUGE pet peeve of mine too and I'm a native Texan.😮

[@mrphoenixgrey]

Agreed! I should have rephrased that it’s the lack of knowledge of how the é is pronounced

[@treefeathers]

@@mrphoenixgrey 1. It is not incorrect to pronounce foreign-originating words that have become part of English in the English pronunciation, and 2. Foyer entered the English language way back when French still had a rhotic R (hard R sound), and it was pronounced as "foy-er" in French and English. Then over time the French accent changed to a non-rhotic R and their pronunciation of foyer changed to "foy-ay" while English pronunciation remained the same. So "foy-er" is correct English pronunciation (and correct original French pronunciation); "foy-ay" is modern French pronunciation - which is still correct if you want to say it that way in English, but "foy-er" is also correct. English is flexible that way.

[@ruthmcdowell8125]

@@treefeathers I tried to “educate” an American designer and he basically told me what you are saying. Both pronunciations are correct. I do prefer “foy-ay”.

[@erum.m]

@@treefeathers But niche, was always niche even in English, the way he is pronouncing it. It just got butchered in America.

[@Novarcharesk]

@@erum.myeah, in Australia, we say it like ‘neesh’. American ‘nitch’ sounds so ugly.

[@lu_re7198]

I agree w/ what you’re saying...However, some of the furnishings in your background look very trendy. I appreciate the irony. 😂

[@dominaevillae28]

The King Tut chair🙂

[@meldoborel]

bisous de France ;-) j'ai adoré le rappel à l'ordre phonétique, très drôle mais surtout très juste^^

[@susanmckim6637]

Are you kidding me with that “wood” right now? I’m literally dizzy. Another spot on video

[@nogames8982]

It is hideous to put it politely. I love contrast in color and movement, but dear Lord, that is not it.

[@sharonthompson5715]

Am I the only one with a dirty mind when it comes to the mushroom coat hooks 😮 I just can’t unsee it

[@yourconnection9303]

😂

[@christalee3643]

My first thought was: Did no one dobbel checked the design before they put it in production?😮 Or have the designer never seen a d.i.c.k before..?😳 😄😄😄😄😄

[@HUeducator2011]

Thank you, I hateeeee the mushroom trend 😩 The checkered board trend reminds me of 90s Clarissa explains it all

[@hadoken130]

I really like your takes. There are so many designs choices I never even thought about. I got sick of HGTV but you’re a lot of fun to watch.

[@laurieS0987]

OMG... you kill me!!! 😂😂😂 Foyer and niche. Thank you!! I'm English-Canadian but we have the French pronunciation built-in so thank you for 'learning' everyone (that's a joke, people). Your channel is magnifique! Love from the nation's capital ♥

[@helene4591]

Your, or your team's, intelligence is so refreshing - like a breath of fresh air. THANK YOU!

[@liliananicoara1869]

The venetian plaster is amazing and timeless 😍

[@Progettogigi]

The OG mushroom lamp is a project from 1967, now selling by the company Artemide under the name Nessino. It’s a great piece, unless you buy it from temu :)

[@genia2986]

That intro music makes me instantly happy

[@candylove1234]

Thank you for giving other options for people who like these things and not just bashing them, its very helpful!

[@timlansangan]

I don't get the criticism on mushroom lamps, particularly the one featured (0:47 onwards). This lamp didn't "come in like a storm." This orange lamp is the Nesso Lamp from the 1960's designed by Giancarlo Mattioli. This is even sold at MoMA. This is as classic as it can get. How can one dislike these kinds of lamps but then, just moments later, praise mid-century lights? The Nesso Lamp IS mid-century.

[@great-garden-watch]

I tend to strive for low contrast in my rooms. Low contrast is calming and cohesive . You can choose any palette but keep everything of the same color value…in other words the same amount of darkness lightness. Like the room he’s sitting in. Everything is a similar degree of darkness.

[@liatsotto1378]

Venitian plaster is so expensive in most countries. It is beautiful and when done right is smooth and shiny and gorgeos

[@fionam7768]

Excellent points and alternatives on the oversized niche. There's also the mould&maintenance issue, which is SO much easier with a shelf

[@lunamiku4166]

My eyes is drawn at your chain and I'm jealous since it looks so comfortable!!

[@mrphoenixgrey]

It’s super comfy 😉

[@lsamoa]

I need to watch this video a second time because I was so dazzled by your beautiful Cartier watch that I just couldn't take my eyes off of it or pay attention to anything else haha

[@angiej4865]

I thought I wanted a niche in my new shower room...now I want a shelf. Thank-you DD - this will surely save me money on tiling costs! I will also look at the other option.

[@ten3353]

Mushroom coat hooks? 🤭👀! (they need to be sold with a flared base, if they be lookin’ like that 🥲)

[@christalee3643]

😅

[@fitgraphisva]

100% agree with you on all aspects. I really like the alternative suggestions.

[@johnjohng668]

D.Daddy, you are soooooooo right, but a lot of the styles featured here are for the very young and collegiate. So, they may have their place in a college kids dorm or bedroom at home. Agree! These styles are hideous, but most people follow trends, unfortunately. Run 🏃‍♂️

[@vvitch-mist20]

When it comes to very niche things, people forget you need personality first. Kitchy, or niche things work in a house when you have the personality to match. I know my forest fairies, ren faire people have everything mushroom, but it works because that's their personality. 9:10 I honestly think that if someone hates holes, like I forget the phobia, but I've heard about it, and oof this design would set someone OFF . They would be like "Hm...your wood choice is vile."

[@mrphoenixgrey]

Agreed!

[@vvitch-mist20]

@@mrphoenixgrey Like Neon and checker are something I love. I also have Lydia Deets as my avatar lol. I'll have both and make it work.

[@jennifernichols509]

On point as usual. Great video!

[@mrphoenixgrey]

Thank you so much 🤍

[@BB-re8mw]

Make it a series please😊

[@mrphoenixgrey]

Adding to my list 🤍

[@leaazencot5905]

Hello! Your pronounciation of "niche" is perfect. "Foyer" though... I don't think any french person would understand what your are talking about out of context ;) By the way, in french, the way americans use "foyer" does not make any sense. We say "entrée" (entrance). Foyer means a home or a fireplace.

[@merryhunt9153]

We call ours the front hall.

[@rockshot100]

Great point; a shelf or ledge is tons better, Daddy did not mention it but a niche is bad enough empty, IRL, those become a catch all of junk. So why build a stage or basically a frame for your junk? He didn't mention it, but stainless steel bins or caddies, help to solve the problem, even for a shelf. They have to be perforated, but the less you can see through the better. They almost have to be the same color as the walls. OR at least the same as you metal hardware. I have brushed stainless hardware so went to a restaurant junk yard and got the stainless bins they use for the silverware. The are a little too industrial, but much better, for the time being.

[@kristinapreedy7069]

Love these - and how practical you are while still maintaining style!

[@blue_bird23]

Your videos are so refreshing! As a first time home buyer I appreciate all your advices! P.s Here in Costa Rica we don't need mushroom anything we got plenty or real mushrooms 🤣🍄

[@veronicajensen7690]

as someone who absolutely love Venetian/Roman plaster my problem with lime wash is both what you mention that it's not well done but even more the texture is often wrong many have a textured wall paper and lime wash needs to go on a plain wall paper to look anything like a Venetian plaster type wall, it's the same thing with wall panels it does not work on textured wall paper the idea is for it to look as old buildings and the walls in old buildings are like plaster they didn't have wall paper looking like rice pudding on paneled walls in 1800 , Neon signs, I'm pretty sure that would get you deported from my country (Denmark) if you used that in your home

[@deborahmichele]

Agree 100%! I love burl wood! Love the idea of a shelf instead of a niche in the shower (as long as you have the space!) I love how colorful your tattoos are!

[@decoratingwithjoshaywoods7580]

Great video DD!!!! Lovvve alll these alternatives!!!! Those checkered rugs are a bit much!!! Im smitten with checkered tile floors though!!! The Venetian plaster is chef’s kiss!!!

[@marylut6077]

Burl wood was used a lot in Empire furniture, both more detailed/visually interesting than MCM

[@danielled1720]

You called it on the Sottsass Wood being beautiful but intense. It just screams that it will be dated in 5 minutes.

[@vaderladyl]

It is a timeless wood that is trending now. What makes it trendy is the colors used and the way it is applied to everything.

[@user-be7fp2ny8t]

I really like how you add ikea items in your videos because there's nothing worse than looking at a great apartment and it's all high end out of the reach of the masses. People look for inspiration and like to see how styles and accessories are easily obtainable to glam their own space without being expensive. Money is better spent on structural long term stuff and if you can grab a few items at the lower end and maybe repurpose it's a bonus.

[@yourconnection9303]

Thanks for your great content once again! 👏👌As for pronouncing foyer, there's actually two ways which are used and acceptable. The British pronunciation is said and sounds like 'foy-A.' The American pronunciation sounds like and is said like 'foy-ER.' And my grandparents called their foyer a vestibule. I prefer foyer.

[@janel4582]

This Parisienne appreciates your proper French pronunciation... and your impeccable 'goût'😘

[@mrphoenixgrey]

🤍🤍

[@NuNugirl]

I recommend the ledge. I miss that old bathroom. Mine was much higher than pictured.

[@JuliaARubin]

Thank you! I love your videos, they always make great sense and don’t push people to buy things. Special appreciation for the niche and foyer note, can’t stand hearing niCH and foeR, ugh. Also, when it comes to wall art, glass can be a beautiful and fairly affordable option, I’ve seen some incredible pieces that won’t require a second mortgage to get lol. Anyhow, can’t wait for your next video 😊

[@mrphoenixgrey]

Thank you so much for always watching 🥰🤍🥰

[@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam]

This is one of the most honest content I saw in your channel. Thank you for being true. ❤❤

[@lizzbobreakman6076]

In German you call a niche "Niesche", pretty similar to the french pronunciation (only the "e" at the end you would pronounce too). I think you have a great sense of style and in every oppinion you're sharing is truth, even if I wouldn't agree

[@Onyx-Rose150]

I stand by our pronunciations. Borrowed words are rarely pronounced like the original language.

[@JessieBanana]

Meh the appeal of the mushroom is the actual mushroom. Instead of replicating the shape, which can be a bit phallic IMO, just add smaller accessories. I like adding cute mushrooms ceramic pieces inside plants or lean into mushrooms and gnomes for like Christmas, which is already a little kitschy.

[@vaderladyl]

Everybody should add some kitsch into their lives. it is an instant mood lifter.

[@Jmlac75]

I have had a checkboard rug weakness. I can’t change it yet or my friends and family will be on my back 😂 I’ll need to repurpose it

[@JohnMcLovin-xq3qg]

I don't know DD, I think the Smurfs might disagree with you about mushroom décor.

[@mrphoenixgrey]

They’re going to come for me, I know I better lock my doors 🤣

[@JohnMcLovin-xq3qg]

@@mrphoenixgrey Papa Smurf is coming for you. 🤣🤣

[@dgland1979]

OMG - I had a boss who said, "Are you sales people or mushrooms?" We all started to pick the type of mushroom we would be... No one said "Lamp!"

[@SoilMama]

THANK YOU! for the correct pronunciation of niche. I am so sick of nitch. As I remind people, it rhymes with quiche. Now if we can get them to say sachet properly.

[@abigailreyna1678]

MAKE IT A SERIES!!!!

[@giennefarcais6834]

THANK YOU for the anti "pop of color" opinion. The minute I hear that, I change the channel or turn the page. Next to that one is the new "elevate" which you see at least 50x a day on the internet. EVERY advertisement has it. It's so boring when everyone uses it.

[@reginakemp5180]

Stumbled on your channel and the moment you did the pop of colour, I immediately subscribed.

[@y.s.6484]

This was such a helpful video! Almost bought a checkered rug. Was dying at “pops of color” part because I say that about interior design and my wardrobe style 😂.

[@enlightenmentbarbie]

Niches and foyers! Omg. I was watching a video where two people (host and guest) were talking about finding your niche- guest pronounced it correctly and the host just couldn’t pick up on it. 😂 drove me crazy. Love the alternative options you give! No word art!!!

[@cassythecat1878]

Thank‘s for the shelf tip for the shower !We might consider doing this 😅

[@brianbattle4432]

What do you think of curved sofas? Too trendy or timeless?

[@LedZeppelinHK]

the worst and corniest decoration would be attaching those big fonts on the wall " home sweet home" " i love myself" probably some of the worst things you can do for home decoration

[@Sick_-uck]

Watching daddy's suggestions from Colombia. Thanks for sharing ! ❤

[@mrphoenixgrey]

Thank you so much 🤍🤍

[@The_Smith]

I must admit Phoenix, I do want one of those kitschy mushroom lamps, preferable in the gaudy neon yellow or orange (and I'm going to wait till I find one in a thrift or garage sale) it is so totally opposite from my design style, which tends to be rural prairie traditional, it would be the one thing so glaringly out of place (even more so than my wingback chair upholstered in what could be one of Don Cherry's jackets) that it would evoke a WTF is he thinking . . .

[@lsamoa]

Wait, you have a chair that's upholstered with one of Don Cherry's jackets?? How does this happen?

[@The_Smith]

@@lsamoa Sorry no, I worded that wrong, the fabric I picked looks like it could have been used for one of his jackets, I think it was one of the early Rick Mercer Reports where Coach was talking about his jackets and he said, I go to the upholstry section buy a couple yards of what I like and take it to my tailor.

[@lsamoa]

@@The_Smith Ah right haha, I get it now. Sounds very nice!

[@ameliakennemer]

“Mushroom is for a very specific type of person or type of room” My daughter is 10, awesomely weird, and wants mushrooms in her bedroom. I think that’s the type of person and room he’s talking about. For a child in a room that’s hidden.

[@oceancaroline332]

Would greatly appreciate chapter titles added onto the video!

[@shaunphan9039]

Totally agree with checkered board rug. I'm ok with large muted checkered board rug though.

[@merrywalsh2809]

Three Birds did a beautiful muted one on a surfers beach house.

[@meowzerzzz]

My sun and star stuff came back around

[@juliemorrison3450]

Thank you, THANK YOU for saying "niche" properly! I love how you defend good taste in the face of ostentatious design that just screams "new money" and looks vulgar. I could listen to Daddy all day.

[@merrywalsh2809]

I think the niche would be beautiful with the same material and a hidden light strip in the top.

[@slinkyboo-boo]

Thanks from Australia!

[@boricua_in_wa]

Pop of color! 😉

[@SparkleInMoonlight]

Mr. Phoenix Gray, you are simply the best :-D So witty and to the point. I agree with you on all points. Finally, someone said it: the shower niche is really weird.

[@mrphoenixgrey]

That means so much! Thank you for watching 🤍

[@nanemoon9968]

I so love your common sense and attention to long term value. Oh and it's not fójee it's fojéé. But yours is already better than 90 % of the Americans ❤

[@TonyYeungExe]

Influencer style is not really real style, but it is for views and engagement.

[@nirvanasanctuary7691]

Now my tiny brain is trying to work out how to style a red Persian heavily patterned rug so its not as eye drawing as a chequerboard rug.. and failing - any advice anyone? Also it's round so what are the best furniture layouts to consider

[@jcs3330]

'Sottsass Wood'....Acid trip!.

[@lisajohnson9260]

I’d love a quick tutorial on the rules for pop of color. ❤

[@oslocity5162]

Elsker, elsker dine ideer.

[@Onyx-Rose150]

Well the neon light alternative is better, but they aren't for any space. Imagine an ruatic leaning organic modern space with a lacqured metal disk on the wall. 😂

[@youbetcha108]

I have a tub shower so I had to make vertical niches so the tub bather could reach soap shampoo conditioner and the shower person would not have to bend to get their soaps shampoo. My two children have more bathroom condiments than you can imagine. And that includes my son! So they have used up the niche. If I did Schluter I would have needed at least 5 of those tiny corner shelves. No thanks. I did two vertical niches three feet tall two feet wide. Travertine marble back in a subway black grout shower tub combo polished chrome fixtures. The niches are outlined in black ceramic edge tile. They look beautiful. But I can’t see them bc they are behind a shower curtain! A glass door is dangerous when you have a tub especially if you bath children in it. My two are grown but I kept the shower curtain look when I renovated. I like your ideas and that you consider safety in your recommendations. 👍🏻

[@hotninjaentrepreneur]

And actually in French we don’t use « foyer » to describe the same thing ! Foyer means either the household or the fireplace. For the first room after the front door it’s « entrée ».

[@kalliemj]

Mushrooms are all over these days. I love the look of the mushroom pillows and ottomans but I have to tell myself no because I know I will get tired of it quick. It’s too trendy and so highly specific. It would be too hard to tie a room to a mushroom decor piece

[@marylut6077]

Is “foyer” appropriate term for residential entry area? Doesn’t it mean furniture-less lobby in a public building (hotel, theater, etc)?

[@j.m.8545]

What color is your paint? I can't tell if it's gray or brown.

[@ten3353]

@12:05 you’re welcome. T.y. 🎉🙏🏼

[@bethfarnsworth1727]

American here and I cringe everytime someone says Niche like Nitch 😂

[@mrphoenixgrey]

THANK YOU 🙏🏼

[@applesauceandhoney2407]

Please clarify instead of a niche in the shower we are to make a natural shelf? I dn't want to drill a shelf into the tile. Pls answer ty

[@bawillard2578]

Mushroom lamps ?? Didn't some of us do similar in the late 60s ??

[@Toodle.Pipp001]

Bravo and encore! 🙌

[@handleisGG]

THANK YOU FOR THE NICHE AND FOYER 😂 ITS SOOO ANNOYING HEARING IT WRONG

[@nogames8982]

I do like theburl wood. In small amounts.

[@nathalie_desrosiers]

From a French speaking person. Thank you. I am so annoyed to perfectly pronounce a word and then the other look at me with a blank stare. It's *niche* , not *Nietzsche* .

[@MmaMohau]

I have the exact brass light ❤❤

[@Hemond1]

Come on now, I've never heard anyone say "nitch" instead of "neesh". Btw, you are rocking that sleeveless shirt, Good arms, chest, tats.