Alongside the bright, bold, far-too-colorful cabinets, the ‘70s touted the benefits of wooden countertops. While this trend can actually look impressive if paired with more neutral tones, wooden countertops aren’t an easy design trend to pull off.
When done incorrectly, wooden countertops result in a dark space that feels more like a dungeon than a kitchen. Modern materials are better suited to creating that light and bright look that’s so popular nowadays.
Window Blocks
Glass blocks used to be the ultimate way to create a light and bright bathroom space, without sacrificing any privacy. Unfortunately, they haven’t withstood the test of time. With so many new materials at our fingertips, glass blocks now tend to look cheap and dated.
In addition, they’re not the easiest to maintain. The seal between the glass blocks tends to get dirty over time. The more yellow that seal gets, the older your house tends to look. Wave goodbye to the glass blocks and hope that they never come back.
Decades Past Its Prime
Terrazzo is a lot like linoleum. It’s durable and fairly versatile, which is why many designers used it from 1930 all the way through 1970 as their flooring of choice.
Today, however, terrazzo doesn’t really belong in the home. It looks a little cold and clean, making it much more suitable for your office building. Warmer materials are better for a house, which is why terrazzo should stay far away from your home decor plan.
No Silk Sheets, Please!
Silk sounds like the most luxurious, comfortable fabric. If you want your bedrooms to scream opulence, silk seems like the obvious choice. And it was, at one time.
Now, however, silk ends up looking cheap and tacky. Silk sheets are perfectly okay, but your duvet should be made of a softer, comfier fabric that doesn’t look like it belongs in a music video.
Chunky and Overly Adorned Headboards
While tufted headboards are no good, incredibly heavy headboards are equally as cringe-worthy. A large block of wood sitting at the head of your bed seems like a good idea...until you have to move it to a new location.
While these behemoths used to be the height of popularity, their imposing presence often overtakes a room. It’s better to opt for something a little more modest and implement your design talent in other aspects of your space