The Worst Interior Design Trends in 2024 (Replace them with these instead…)

[@matiasoterod]

Those organic shape mirrors will not age well. Save this comment.

[@mrphoenixgrey]

I think it depends on how organic, if it’s a bizarre out there shape I agree. It still needs to look consistent with the other styles in your home regardless :)

[@jlepor29]

I’ve been selling the crap out of them for since 2016… and definitely trending upwards

[@PathosConsultingGroup]

vote no on blobs

[@hejiranyc]

I was shopping for mirrors recently and I thought the organic trend already looked dated. I ended up with tall capsule-shaped mirrors on either side of the bed, which added a dramatic art deco-ish vibe.

[@sp-bl1sl]

You read my mind. Remember the IKEA squiggle mirror? If the goal is timeless, steer clear of these. Dead on about the foyer tile. I will never forget the first time I saw my aunt and uncles' new house; I was so disappointed the tile in the entry ran all the way through the kitchen. I was 5.

[@j2o829]

When I step into my neutral home it calms and relaxes me. I use textures for that cozy spa feel and I ❤ IT.

[@domenicamassaro8221]

... And if you ever decide to sell it, it will sell faster.

[@Eloiseat6]

Oh, please, no blob mirrors! They will not last. Rectangular and oval mirrors will, as they have for centuries. You just have to have a good eye-what is the frame? What is the style? Does it fit with your style? My mirrors range from Eastlake to Art Deco and I will never allow a blob mirror into my home.

[@zellalaing5439]

That's exactly what I was thinking! Since weve had purpose cut mirrors, theres been rectangles. Personally think mirrors are more timeless if theyre symmetrical. I much prefer a circle or oval for a "rounded" mirror than the blobs.

[@fionam7768]

I'm also anti-blob mirrors: I haven't stopped shuddering from my own close encounter with a stick-on wave mirror I came so close to installing. That said, I love the blob-sequence artwork you've had made in your own home - totally different to the mirrors, their dimension and rippled surface is far more effective at invoking whimsical chic and/or a post-modern sense of fun. Also the size is so much more appropriate somehow - blobs that are too big seems more blots and boo-boos than blobs...🤔

[@stevennguyen4993]

It's all about balance. Smooth blobs are generally fine if you're more on the organic side. But they're not as obscene as squiggles. A slightly asymmetric circular mirror in an organic room with tables and chairs with rounded edges and a variety of texture? Sure. 20 blobby mirrors and squiggly furniture? Nope.

[@barbarahaberman349]

I have textured countertops and I hate them. I'm pretty sure that anything that has ever spilled on them is more or less still there. I never feel like I've gotten them clean.

[@Cherrysmith2809]

That is what I was thinking. I would go for a honed finish instead, and let the stone striations do the heavy lifting on texture, but I do think the leathered look is beautiful.

[@erzabetf9544]

My contractor talked me out of installing textured countertops about 20 years ago. It was definitely the right call.

[@stevennguyen4993]

I was thinking the same thing. I also live in cities where the water is hard. Dark counter tops with texture will show hard water deposits faster.

[@Angelus9015]

There’s a reason why mirror stays rectangular or circular for hundreds of years. It’s called timeless design. Organic mirrors for the sake of being quirky and different is just a fad. It actually shares the same issues with furniture with squiggly lines.

[@sdophoto1405]

Not replacing my rectangle mirrors, I do have round when we renovated our bathrooms. Those organic shape mirrors will not last.....

[@nogames8982]

I put around mirror in my bathroom and I really like it. It’s a little different without being weird. Not into those funky shaped mirrors at all.

[@weshildebrand3601]

Professional design advice: don't follow trends.

[@ih2439]

Sometimes what you like happens to be “on trend”. But the point is, just decorate and renovate to your own preferences because trends nowadays change every 5 minutes so no matter what, something you’ve done will be considered “dated”. It’s a constant ping-pong between modern and traditional, sleek and minimalist and traditional/maximalist, who can even keep up and maintain a cohesive style when we’re constantly being told whatever we’ve done is now wrong 😂

[@lucybraun8969]

Love pocket doors. They free up so much space, and show more decor than a door ever could.

[@youbetcha108]

They are very expensive and a lot of contractors do not know how to do them correctly.

[@lucybraun8969]

@@youbetcha108 Yes, I know, but I have a very small house that I am ultimately going to put on the market after I expand the square footage, so I need to maximise the existing square footage. I will wait to do it until the square footage is expanded by a contractor who knows what they're doing.

[@rockshot100]

@@lucybraun8969 A pocket door is basically a barn door, only the side with all that crazy hardware is covered with another wall. Be sure to have the contractor draw you a pic of how they are installed so that you can take them out and clean the tracts. People don't like them because they normally don't work. If you know how they were installed, it is an easy fix.

[@lucybraun8969]

@@rockshot100 Since they make barn doors that don't at all look like they belong in a barn, I've considered going with a non-barn-door-looking barn door to cut down on the installation cost while still freeing up that space that a swing door gobbles up. The space for which I'm considering door replacement is particularly challenging, as it relates to the installation, because that room was built onto the exterior of my house, which means that, in creating a pocket, the contractor will have to circumvent the bottom rock portion of the outside wall that is hidden by sheet rock, possibly making the room a bit smaller than it already is. However, I've got about 6 projects taking priority over this one, so I have plenty of time to consider all the variables. Thank you for your input.

[@julzwonders]

until the house settles

[@youdeservethis]

Okay. I love a lot of these ideas EXCEPT for the textured kitchen counters. I actually use my kitchen to bake, and to try and clean up where I have rolled pastry would be a nightmare on anything but the slickest of surfaces. I adore my kitchen sanitized and not have flour stuck in crevices I can't get to.

[@mrphoenixgrey]

Surprisingly the leathered stone doesn’t hold onto anything even though the texture would make you think otherwise! I know it’s a very unusual texture to bring into a surface.

[@youdeservethis]

@@mrphoenixgrey thank you for your response! You made my day!

[@Angelus9015]

Exactly. If you love nook and cranny on your kitchen countertop, be prepared to clean it thoroughly everytime you cook or bake. People who opt for this type of design never cook in their life or simply have servants to help them to clean. Imagine leaving flour and sugar crystals to ferment inside the microscopic dents, or worse yet, every well on the textured countertop will collect your meat juices. It’s literally a petri dish for all the bacterias to grow. There’s a reason why kitchen countertop is designed to be smooth and easy to clean. Having textured countertop is a nightmare to deal with and the interior designer who suggested it only value form over function. And I love rolling dough on a smooth surface because I want an even dough when they rise and not an uneven dough full of the imprints from my kitchen countertop.

[@parisakamali345]

I love how the trending design doesn't consider that my house elf is dead and I am the only one cleaning and need smooth surfaces for less dusting

[@PandaCitten]

Tell me you’ve never had a leathered counter without telling me you’ve never had a leathered counter. That doesn’t happen. 😂

[@walterfoyt5985]

I collect art and an all white interior provides a perfect pallet for my art. I see people who buy art based on their interior collect. You should not select art based on their interior. Actually I believe if you truly love art, you don’t select art, it select you.

[@rockshot100]

Completely agree. The idea of finding art that pulls all the colors of your pallet, looks obtuse and cheap.

[@youbetcha108]

I always loved whitewalls for artwork. You are right about art ownership. It must speak to you and you should know why.

[@rhondagarland1433]

Absolutely- art should be a design element not an afterthought

[@happydays1336]

I'm an artist who's bought and bartered for original artwork. One of my professors was pretty blunt about buying art to match a sofa instead of the opposite. I've found if you buy artwork with colors you instantly love you'll naturally gravitate towards upholstery colors and patterns that are compatible.

[@BunnyViva]

I don’t think he’s talking about a white background for art when he talks about sad beige rooms.

[@deelehey2827]

I had the leather counter finish in the late 70s. Very hard to keep clean.

[@lucybraun8969]

Those organic unusual-shaped mirrors trended in decades ago. My hair stylist had them in her salon.

[@marynoonan6111]

😂

[@lucybraun8969]

@@marynoonan6111 I know! Right? It would be laughable for me, but I get so tired of these new-tubers getting channels up and running, and fancying themselves 'influencers' just because the latest round of idiots clicked their 'like' button.

[@erzabetf9544]

Pocket doors solve so many problems! I replaced four regular doors in my house with pocket doors and got rid of a lot of dead space. And I was able to find decent locks for a little added security. One of the best design decisions I’ve ever made.

[@land_banes2639]

I always love neutral colors in my house white classic kitchen is always my style wont change it just because its not the trend anymore.

[@place4All]

Quiet luxury or classic design will never be out of style. But these disturbing weird shaped mirrors will 😊

[@AliPoole-fb6xk]

Could not agree more. As a professional Interior Designer my personal taste is eclectic ( which I never hear anymore) which must be done right. Done correctly it is a “designed “ style. Incorrectly it’s a mess.

[@blackwaltz2363]

These "what's in, what's out" videos about interior decor are so annoying to me because furniture is not like fashion. You can't just buy a new living room every year. Like who even is the target auidence for these? I understand why youtubers make them: they get a lot of views, it's easy content, and it's fun to look at trends. But it also encourages a fast fashionification of furniture.

[@rocb5473]

I think maybe the audience is people who are looking to renovate a home or update a room. But honestly, it has to be what you love and can afford.

[@nathalie_desrosiers]

I listen to those videos because I'm about to build my house and want the most insight I can get.

[@blackwaltz2363]

Ok but you don't need a "what's in what's out" to do any of that unless you're specifically trying to make your home trendy, in which case everything you buy based on this advice will be out next year.

[@bruh_hahaha]

erm, ok I love you daddy, but this list is wack.

[@JessieBanana]

I mean this is definitely a class thing. Even fast furniture and decor is inaccessible to most people. If I buy a cheap piece of furniture it’s because it’s what I could afford at the moment and I am going to take care of it. I am lucky I love antique things, because new furniture is $$&x

[@julzwonders]

I have a new manufacture marble bathroom vanity top, and I DEFINITELY know what you're saying about the reflective surfaces showing EVERYTHING! Isn't there a way to use a power tool to make it more matte? like OLD marble?

[@christopherleodaniels7203]

Mmmmm. I dunno, Daddy. I’m gonna say those neo-postmodern amoeba-shaped Flintstones mirrors are gonna age like a beach party movie in about four seconds flat.

[@whatever3041]

😂

[@mistybenefield5796]

The absolute slip hazard of the large-format/slab on the floor is horrendous. Smaller tiles + more grout = a safer surface in a kitchen or bathroom. Form over function in some cases can land you in a hospital or worse. I work in a trauma hospital with a busy neurosurgery team so I see it ALL the time. Whatever the cost of those floors happens to be, just go ahead and add the cost of an ER visit and possible ICU admission into your calculations.

[@JessieBanana]

I actually like grout lines. My 1920s vintage apt has the original times tiny hexagonal floor tile and the grout is quite dark and I love how it looks.

[@GregginHOU]

Hmmm...agree with most of this except the organic-shaped mirrors...I don't see them aging well. And isn't "quiet luxury" just the pretentious snooty version of "tired beige"? 😁

[@rebelliousraven]

I agree they scream trendy "ie soon to be out" rectangular may or may not be "out", but it is timeless.

[@evabuczek]

Swing door to the bathroom should open outwards. For security reasons we have this regulation- majority of accidents happen there so if a victim is unconscious can block it soit's impossible to help

[@mrphoenixgrey]

Agreed! It’s different for commercial vs residential code, but it’s much safer to have them swing out - granted there’s room 🙏🏼

[@Cherrysmith2809]

The problem with door swing is when you are on the side where they open towards you, they are a pain. Pocket doors solve so many issues.

[@yourconnection9303]

​@@Cherrysmith2809I love pocket doors the best.

[@sarahrosen4985]

I am always shocked with public toilet stalls with the doors opening into the stalls. They are so hard to get in and out of even for skinny children. How the @£%& is a paramedic going to get to a person having a heart attack on the toilet?

[@evabuczek]

​@@Cherrysmith2809unfortunately they are not sound proof enough😂

[@lucybraun8969]

That chair you're sitting in will trend out in the blink of an eye. Fine, if you want to be running around to keep up with every trend. I prefer to go traditional with just a few inexpensive items that are on trend, and can easily be switched out when the trend dies out like I hope that chair will very soon.

[@davecahyo]

That chair he's sitting on is a Gaetano Pesce chair from the 60s. Most trends only last for 10-20 years and that chair has been around for 60 years, so it's not a trendy chair, it's a classic.

[@lucybraun8969]

@@davecahyo Well, I find it hideous. However it lasted that long is beyond me!

[@angstbringer2992]

nobody is forcing you to do anything, those are only suggestions about the way the trends are going. You're free to follow them, take just some ideas from them, or ignore them all together. Also somebody else might find your taste hideous, too. Someone's trash is another's treasure.

[@loriloretta7639]

I think it is the choice of fabric and the poorly executed upholstery making it look so bad, combined with that get up I laughed and didn't even watch the video, just happened upon your comment!

[@vincentvangogodancer]

@@davecahyo The chair was originally made in 1970-73 then not re-released until 2000 so it's not exactly timeless. This striped version is the anniversary model only a couple of years old. So a trend. I love this chair but it's not classic.

[@angstbringer2992]

I'm just... gonna keep my square, rectangular, maybe oval, timeless mirrors. Organic is looking too much like the Gen Z blobs and those are well on their way out, fortunately 😂

[@mrphoenixgrey]

Haha! You’re not wrong. I feel like it really depends on the shape itself, there are some ‘blob’ ones that just don’t look right

[@angstbringer2992]

@@mrphoenixgrey too true, maybe I can find an organic mirror that's not too organic then!

[@misterrodrigo1980]

What drives me mad about these changing trends of interior design is that the problems you're highlighting with these old designs are issues we KNEW about when they were coming into the mainstream, but if you said anything about it, designers treated you like you were crazy.

[@mrphoenixgrey]

I couldn’t agree more, it’s unfortunate that we are in a constant cycle of consumerism 🥲

[@gerardguida7727]

I'm still waiting for Haitian Cotton to make its big come back 😊

[@Print229]

@@gerardguida7727 I'm still waiting for the Tuscan kitchen to come back. ... and waiting... and waiting. I can't afford not to wait. ;) One day, one day! My ghost will visit this house and that Tuscan kitchen will be drawing oooohs and aaaahs.

[@fourleafs11]

I got so much hate from our contractor when doing our house reno back in 2020 because he didn't get it, some of those decisions are trends now 😂

[@Print229]

@@fourleafs11 Contractor aesthetics leave a lot to be desired. 😉

[@adrianastandard9695]

Textured surface does not belong in the kitchen to trap bacteria. Flat surfaces are easy to keep them sanitary.

[@zenabumblebee9738]

Is anyone else feeling anxious because the stripes on his chair don't match? I want to put a throw over it! I like the chair, but i would have picked a solid color.

[@estellacoggins715]

It's just plain ugly.

[@Cherrysmith2809]

It is a piece of iconic art. I can appreciate it.

[@marynoonan6111]

It looks a bit Pharaoh to me. Haha

[@Cherrysmith2809]

@@marynoonan6111 That is actually a very good name for it.

[@lynnw8729]

that chair is hideous

[@s.fernandes7560]

Those organic mirrors are a No for me. I have been seeing the shape more and even in organic shape rugs. Sure it seems fun but I think this is a trend which will not age well.

[@Halbmond]

How are those tiled tubs new? My parents had them back in the 90s: marble floor + marble side panels for the tub. IMO this is the best option unless you have a really nice, free standing tub

[@Ron_Robertson]

I do not think the amoeba mirrors are going to be a lasting trend. Rectangular ones work, and unless they're crap, should last. Give me a beveled quality mirror anytime over weird shapes. I also, don't think textured services in the kitchen are good, it'll just always feel (and probably be) dirty. Honed marble, yes, definitely. Agree with the pocket doors! They's so practical, and beautiful! My bathroom has those hateful barn doors, but I haven't figured out what will work in this tight space. So agree about the 12x24 tiles, I always disliked them! I do think antiques with real character and proportions are returning, bit by bit, plus they're ecologically friendly.

[@oliphauntsneverlie6227]

Never will understand why people gotta follow the trend herd mentality. Almost anything you have now will come back around. Do what makes you comfortable not what some random person on KZbin says. SMH

[@nogames8982]

I updated my whole house in the past three years. It’s only 690 ft.² so that’s not saying much but hey, I’m poor :-) but everything I did I did because I liked it. Did not care about resale value, etc. Yes, it definitely increase the value of my home. And I’m sure the stuff I picked out will be out of style, but like you said, it will come back around. I’m never remodeling again so it’s gonna be good enough.

[@sarahwhiting325]

I say choose the style colour and things that bring you joy in your home, fashion is fickle . I personally bloody hate the blobby mirrors, they are not organic in my opinion they are fashionable, at the moment!! Barn doors or sliding doors have their place, pocket doors are better in super modern spaces and pray the mechanism doesn’t become faulty as that’s a proper pain in the arse. Not really fussed what’s in or out, I would advise go with what truly makes you happy and love your space whether it’s en vogue or not!

[@Cherrysmith2809]

I am not giving up on my love of white sofas and bedding, but I am aware that you need to employ many other elements with it, such as wood, texture, lustre, accent color, etc.

[@momcc7882]

Thank god these beige on beige with Modern Organic I was never into it. I’m so glad the colors are coming back.

[@julzwonders]

0:07 OMG I can't believe I joined in making fun of this chair in the background - it looks FABULOUS when you're in it! What was it Elizabeth Taylor said about excessive jewelry - "It's not so gaudy when you have it on." LOVE this chair now!

[@elisabethlindermuller4362]

I love my barn doors. They actually look decorative on our 33 x 15 ft wall.

[@jennifershevin5588]

I live in Southern AZ and 80% of us have tile floors. We all have ceiling fans that we are keeping no matter how "untrendy" as well! Having a different floor for the foyer just looks choppy and not cohesive. Floor changes when there is no doorway or delineation are difficult to pull off. Since we don't have snow, ice or salt 😂, an area rug works perfectly to define the space. Tile size needs to be proportional to room and hallway sizes. If you have narrow hallways or rooms, having a 24" tile running down the center with small tile cuts on either side, can look unbalanced and awkward. Don't even get me started on people using large format tiles on walls and not having them centered correctly. Pocket doors are great unless you have plumbing in the wall. 12 years ago, long before Joanna G, I was frustrated that my small WC door opened out and into the shower door. A pocket door was not an option and the new hidden sliding door hardware was not available. At the time, barn door referred to the hardware type and not an actual barn door. I like contemporary so I sourced a minimal, clean cut, brushed nickel "barn door" hardware kit and an opaque solid glass door to fit on the inside wall of the WC. It actually looks great but nobody sees it! Since it is the primary suite, guests do not use it or have to be concerned about privacy issues.

[@luispazsoldan8064]

what a great utube program. I always look forward to everything you have to say!

[@mrphoenixgrey]

That means so much! Thank you for watching 🤍

[@katasticone]

My benchmark for design is "If I took a picture, could I not tell what era it was from?" I'm fine with bringing in trends via cheap things like cabinet handles, pillows, etc. that are easily and inexpensively replaced. But man, I hate nearly ALL of what's presented here as trending. Give me classic.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video!

[@vickynieto4104]

I just Discovery your chanel ,I’ve seen several of your publications,which I enjoy very much. I am Italian and in interior decor, I have an Italian taste. Although I agree with almost every statements you make . The only one I really disagree, is the one about kitchens, I don’t like the American style for kitchens, take a look at the Milan interior design 2024 kitchens like Boffi, and many others and you will find really luxurious ones. Congrats for your channel.❤❤❤

[@whiteserpent6753]

Who makes the J tub at 2:48 (I know you’re in the midst of calling it “out”; don’t care). I bought a J tub for my bathroom because a J tub was the only way I could fit a 6’ tub in the bathroom, and the one I bought is clearly not that one. I had a very difficult time finding any for sale in the US market. I would have preferred it to be made of anything but acrylic, but it wasn’t an option.

[@dagoruiz357]

6:20 Subscribed for the simple fact you called out Miami on its polished EVERYTHING! Finding a reputable cabinetry company down here willing to work with real wood and natural grain finishing is harder than merging lanes on I-95 and if you live here… you know that’s a lot to say

[@jldisme]

IDK, with the before and after bathroom: the before was taken from the door which accentuated the narrowness of the space. The after photo only showed part of the back wall and part of one wall. We can't see how narrow the space is, so of course it looks bigger. I'd love to see an after photo taken from the doorway. It does look great though.

[@domenicamassaro8221]

Beautiful Up Chair

[@jlepor29]

YAS! 👏🏻 to more color!!!

[@mrphoenixgrey]

So happy about it 🤍

[@AshleyFromTX]

It’s so interesting to see your POV on design. I just love your sense of taste. 😅

[@leontineke]

I really like your videos, and this one has given me a lot of good ideas for my new home, so thanks! 🍀

[@BB-re8mw]

I think the organic shaped mirrors work in the right application...and while mirrors can be expensive, they can also be found relatively inexpensively while still decent quality...also, unlike fabrics, seating, case goods one isn't 'handling' the mirrors so the fit and finish on one that is less expensive will not be as obvious.

[@robinbirdj743]

Tiles in the foyer are great. My „ foyer“ is my whole parlor do I use the wood on my porch to contain all the weather then use hardwoods st the front door with a mat and a nice interior rug ❤

[@allisonjackson2882]

Love your recommendation on leathered countertops but would they not be more difficult to clean?

[@jollymollyramram9702]

Great video😊

[@dochubbell]

I agree a specific style or trend throughout a home is a case of being a slave of what others are pushing at the time. I am for a home decorated with individual taste by using color, texture, and materials you love. You just have to keep in mind you are making your home individually yours and using what you love without going overboard. Example of what not to do: buying matchy matchy room sets. That screams lack of individuality and boring. Framing and hanging every family picture of you have all over your walls, (the only person who is really interested in seeing all of that is you). Better to have a few sizable pictures of quality art which shows more individuality and makes it more interesting to guests. My pet peeve is cluttered kitchen counter tops. Your counters are for creating food, not a messy display of kitchen things.

[@Cocolicious08758]

I love your videos 😂I agree with everything you said!

[@mrphoenixgrey]

That means so much! Thank you for watching 🤍🤍

[@so.many.obstacles]

Here’s the thing people, “in and out” content is not for the faint of heart. You have to be completely grounded in yourself and not internalize the content. I don’t give a good got damn what ANYONE had to say about home and fashion. I do wtf I like, full stop. Content is for entertainment purposes only. They are based on opinions and not facts. Eat the meat and spit out the bones. For the vegans/vegetarians eat the watermelon and spit out the seeds.

[@Shrinksjp]

I have always thought that all white indicated a lack of creativity and so monotonous. However, never say never or do not use, as anyone who really likes a feature can really integrate that feature into the entire look. The main issue is to have a look that is unique and interesting even if a trendy item is used. i started out with am 18th and early 19th century look with genuine antiques and Baker reproductions. I then made it more interesting by introducing a more exotic touch into British Colonial chinoiserie. I also varied each room a bit in terms of overall look and color without going in a completely opposite direction. I do like polished finished and I anticipated the problems and went with an exotic granite polished counter of sandy pink, black and grey which do not show marks, and I opted for a leathered solid black slate table for dining that is set upon grey stone work. h

[@deborahlundy6892]

I just love your KZbin channel you are one if my favorite people to watch

[@barbaraeaton9266]

I have organic shaped and etched mirrors. I really like the way they give the space more character and style. DD i would like to know how to incorporate an antique mirror? Can I put two styles in the same room? I also love abstract art. Lots of color. I'm also happy you suggested textured countertops. So much appreciated. I never would have thought of it in my kitchen. I've been considering changing my bathroom flooring. Thanks for that suggestion too. As always a great video!

[@tee4272]

What was the name of the large format tiles you used in the kitchen renovation? They are beautiful.

[@tamaramartin4015]

Some of those interiors in the first segment are so beautiful, and that table at 1:23 is probably the most gorgeous table i've ever seen. And some of those floors are so lovely that it would be hard to pick just one. In our next house, the floor in the main bathroom has 2" squares, and it has to go. It's a small room, and i think the thought used to be that you needed to have a small design for a small surface, but all it does, imo, is make it look busy. But i think you can get too big, too, can't you? So what is a safe rule of thumb for that, if you're using a patterned material? This video was a visual treat, DD; thank you 🙂

[@nathalie_desrosiers]

Just adding a comment for a follow up in case Phoenix answers.

[@musicamaxima]

Wow I hate most of this. The gaudy 90s are back I guess

[@happydays1336]

I have a glossy tile bathroom floor that a previous owner put in. It's scary to step on after a shower because it's so slippery. A bathroom throw rug just slides on it. I've come up with the solution of putting a bath towel on the floor when I shower so I don't slip and fall.

[@thejaxter6384]

The trouble with trends is that people without their own sense of style follow without question and there's a million others in the queue. They can do that if they like but it's not for me. I have always loved colour and texture. It may not be for everyone but I also love a bit of sparkle. For the first time ever I wallpapered one wall in my kitchen. It's trees on a crean background with some sparkle on some of the trees. When the sun comes through the windows in the early evening it's amazing. Not only that, when I start the disco ball up everyone wants to be in the kitchen 😊 I don't think we have to live with whatever the trend is just in case we sell the house. We should live with what we love. Imagine the cost of redecorating and refurbishing every time a trend changes. Just change it if you want to not because everyone else starts painting their ceiling black with orange accents.

[@Tyler-yf5fo]

I was in Restoration Hardware yesterday and there's tons of beige, wheat-colored, etc. Am I missing something?

[@domenicamassaro8221]

Geeee, I always had a front tiled bathtub. The reason the freestanding tub went out of style decades ago is for sanitary reasons, because cleaning all around it is difficult. The integrated tub with a tiled front is highly cleanable. The same can be said for matte and glossy. Glossy is easier to clean. Matte is less slippery when wet. In a shower a large slab glossy porcelain tile is easy to clean and has minimum grout lone to grow some mould on, matte floor is less slippery. In a kitchen, same thing: matte, unslippery floor, glossy countertop and backsplash. Cleaning will be uber easy.

[@dominaevillae28]

I have tile up the side of my drop in tub (continues the wood look floor tile), because my husband wouldn’t do wood.

[@Print229]

7:09 What stone is that? I dearly want that in a tile for our boot room.

[@Peptalk1w34]

I enjoy watching you but that chair is cancer to the eyes

[@patriciafisher3108]

I love that chair.

[@traceysimmons4913]

I love the chair too

[@millaflea]

I can’t get rid of seeing you swallowed by a gigantic Colorado beetle 😂( I have a repulsion to since my childhood years working on grans potato crops)

[@pitchy3178]

I'm happy that my home are not out😁😊..🙏👏👍

[@sharonluvisi6069]

Polished marble floors are slippery and a hazard, but advising to use honed natural stone, especially when used for kitchen countertops, isn't good advice. Unpolished (honed) natural stone is porous...you're asking for a disaster if you spill pasta sauce, wine or oil on them. Please don't say that a sealer will actually seal them. An owner of a stone showroom insisted that sealers worked but he refused to let me pour red wine on his travertine floors to test his theory.

[@Dr_Neuro]

Yes 🙌 soldified my choice on the organic mirror for the foyer.

[@mrphoenixgrey]

Yes!! Design Daddy approved 💪🏼

[@alliproc]

We would love to use a pocket door to our ensuite bathroom, but you have to build out the wall to accommodate. Which would make our bathroom even smaller! So we had to opt for a barn door. As there also isn't enough clearance for a traditional door 🤣 there is currently an archway to the ensuite which provides ZERO privacy.

[@IggyLazarevic]

Firstly, let me just say that I love your content. And thank you for sharing it online for us to learn. That being said, I highly disagree with few of these lol. 1. The "quiet luxury" is never going to be out of style. The term "quiet luxury" itself will, because it means literally nothing and anything at the same time. But the images you showed and the description for it is literally timeless. Will everyone be able to afford it? Of course not. But that doesn't make it "out" 2. The "organic" mirror (I hate that word lol) is definitely a fad that's hot right now and will be dated in few years. I can see the point of it, it does break up the rectangular design and makes it softer, but I don't think it will stand the test of time. We naturally gravitate toward shapes like rectangle and circle because our brains love symmetry, and those shapes survived for millenia for a reason. A timeless way of making your home "organic" (again, hate the word) is with plants that will clash with the strict geometry of rectangular design, a circular coffee table is also a good choice, not to mention architectural arches as well (which have also been around forever). 3. I do agree on the bathtubs being tiled. However, almost all inages you showed are of bathrooms with the same tile plastered from floor to the ceiling. I'm not sure that those will stand the test of time, and already many in the interior design world call them "outdated". I personally see them with designers who have a background in designing commercial spaces, not sure if that's your field as well. 4. For me personally, a textured work surface in a kitchen is a big no. I'm not sure "texture" is something I want in bathrooms or kitchens (just my personal preference). Using different materials (stone, wood, metal) can create a lot of visual interest in these spaces, that texture becomes obsolete (even too much). Also, I'm not sure about the hygienic aspects of those, maybe they are easy to take care of, but personally they are just slightly off-putting lol (maybe it's just my prejudice). Again, thank you for sharing your point of view, I'm happy to be a subscriber ✨️

[@goodwolf866]

Couple of things and I think a lot of this has to do with context: organic mirrors have their place but bathrooms benefit from practicality too such as medicine cabinets (so if an organic shaped medicine cabinet, ok); matte countertops ok but textured? Bad, will be a germ and food catcher; larger format tiles on the floor can also be dangerous. They can be a serious slipping hazard. I think when there are grout lines and smaller tiles, it all allows for more grip on the feet when floors are wet. The most timeless designs are the ones that don't kill you.😂

[@yourconnection9303]

Not going with leather furniture, etc. Too much cruelty that it takes to get it. My parents had slate flooring in the 80's in their foyer separate from the hardwood flooring - Chef's kiss 😘.

[@arianekelly2633]

Yeah. I'm out on textured anything on my countertops. I like to cook and while i love a clean kitchen, i hate cleaning. Anything that adds cleaning time is a no go.

[@ChrisstinaMorgan]

8:05 - entire life I was sure that pockets doors are sliding doors😂. Each time I saw those ugly barn doors photos I realised something is not quite right. Now I know the difference. Well pocket doors are great when you don't want to waste space for opening normal door but (I have only one pocket doors in the house) the normal door is always more convenient to use.

[@ghazaln]

Our foyer tiles just suddenly end and hard wood floor begins to! There is no border! It looks strange! How does one fix that!??

[@saragibbons]

The old Bloomingdale’s in Santa Monica had those super polished tile floors in the bathroom. You could see the person’s reflection in the stall next to you. 😳

[@mrphoenixgrey]

A nightmare 😅

[@timilisafogal6990]

Never liked quite luxury. Love personality infusion.

[@skittlesmcdittles]

Not a big fan of the mirrors. They kind of remind me of house decor from the Flinstone's. I do agree with the barn doors... I was never a fan of them! Great video as always! Thanks for the ideas.

[@Grandstreet1]

If after watching this type of in-out video's makes you dislike your own home and want to spend a large sum of money to change it. IT WAS SUPPOSED TO.

[@carolynratliff1380]

Darling….let’s talk RED COUCHES…..I have one and no one ever wants to leave my house because it is cozy and warm….I just LOVE you…Hugs Carolyn from Columbus Georgia

[@BB-re8mw]

I did light neutral, texture rich, minimal designs for 30 yrs, from ages 25 to 55, from the mid 90s to 2023. I AM OFFICIALLY OVER IT.

[@dominaevillae28]

I have a barn door because I have an office/sewing room/guest room and I don’t want to sacrifice space to a swinging door and my husband doesn’t like pocket doors for a couple of reasons.

[@AliPoole-fb6xk]

I would not have a barn door if I lived in a converted barn, only appropriate in a working BARN !!!.

[@jaysonx5576]

No hate. I’m just curious why in the bathroom reno you decided to close off the window. Thanks.

[@Vanessa-pl3br]

When you say "foyer", do you mean "entrance"? I saw you were pretty à cheval on expressions in particular in french; that's why I'm asking for. In France, the foyer means 2 things: home and inside of the fireplace. Whatever, you are totally right with the word "niche", never pronounced nitch ;) Thanks !

[@natasha8302]

I would add another place where you can go go off the script with flooring besides the foyer would be a powder room or laundry room.

No organic shaped mirrors for me. I think that ovals shaped mirrors are a good middle point!

[@davidmims6790]

Ooooh!! That chair scared me!!!!

[@bailantilles77]

Pepperidge farm remembers when 12x24” tiles WERE considered large format tiles.

[@maggiewilson1601]

Barn doors are the worst! Pocket doors are on the other hand quite convenient. I have 3 in my home’s bathrooms.

[@maryellengraham8098]

no blob mirrors !! I'm a little O C D and those mirrors 🪞 would drive me 🤪 crazy

[@applezaida3815]

Came here for the design advice and subscribed for the attitude! 😂..

[@Haidi533]

I have had dark colors it is depressing with so dark, for me a bit color not so dark, looks like the sun is shining in your home, is beautiful, Off course matte Taj Mahal counter top, and not thin like 2 cm it has always been better looking with thicker countertop 5cm

[@johnleebass]

Mirrors, by The Flintstones

[@jaydee11.11]

Even the trend is out u need to follow Client requirements 💁 it is their space not ours. We can tweak some details tho

[@johanaloha]

Nice, you know your subject and in my opinion have great taste and intuition...but if you allow me to comment honestly, I think you could add a little more mesures to the bi-polar/binary old "In and Out" way...From white-cold-beige-warming (awaking to the world and knowing thyself starting on white page) one can add progressively more of personality that is instinctively attracted by some new colours, shapes and materials (often inspired by collective influences)...Unless one is an artist, the creative middle path is more trendy for any person who still can afford to consummate goods these days.

[@tinapeaks01]

LITERALLY!!