This Isn’t Hollywood
The mirrors rimmed with brightly-colored bulbs are perfect for children and young adults who want to live out their dreams of being a star. But as you get older, you realize that all that harsh lighting just brings out your wrinkles and other blemishes.
Trust us, you don’t want to be blinded by this light every morning. You’re not a Hollywood star and you don’t need Hollywood mirror lights in your home.
Wrong Century
Edison bulbs are about as simple as you can get with your lighting—they’re just plain bulbs. While the inventors of this trend have tried to popularize the aesthetic by calling it “exposed,” the truth is it’s not very exciting.
While the look can work for a trendy coffee shop, it doesn’t translate well into a house. One bulb just looks lazy, and a whole group of bulbs will infuse your space with a little too much light. Plus, this lighting is incredibly harsh and unforgiving. Do you really want to deal with that every day in your own home?
Mirrored Ceilings — Yikes
We can’t lie—ceiling mirrors creep us out. They look like something straight out of a horror film, so it should come as no surprise that we don’t want to see them in any modern homes.
However, ceiling mirrors were once the height of chic design. Gloria Vanderbilt herself even embraced the look. Today, however, ceiling mirrors look cheesy and odd. Stick to the mirrors on the walls, rather than taking your looking glass to the roof.
Are Vertical Blinds Still a Thing?
Did anyone ever like vertical blinds? While they certainly work, they always manage to look turn your home into an office. They ruin the aesthetic of your room by draping over your window, forcing you to open them all the way to see into the outside world, or close them entirely and shroud your home in darkness.
What’s more, the white vertical blinds always end up dirty, and they’re a huge pain to clean. Opt for a more contemporary blind option, or simply settle for curtains that beautifully frame your windows.
Your Bed Doesn't Need a Stage
Considering platform beds take up so much space, it really is a miracle that they were ever popular. However, the ‘70s design loved taking advantage of this trend.
By putting your bed on a platform, you basically ensure that it’s the only focal point of your room. Depending on how much space you have, it might be the only thing you can fit in your room. It’s quite unnecessary, and we desperately hope this trend doesn’t find its way back into the mainstream.