A wide collage featuring uncool home decor trends in a modern British home. The image shows a brown, avocado, or salmon pink colored bathroom suite,
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From Faux Pas to Faux Leather: Avoid These Uncool Decor Trends

So, darlings, have you heard? Britain has spoken and the verdict on the UNCOOLEST home décor trends is in, and oh, it’s juicy! Brace yourselves, because some of these might just be lurking in your living room.

So, darling, have you heard? Britain has spoken and the verdict on the UNCOOLEST home décor trends is in, and oh, it’s juicy! Brace yourselves, because some of these might just be lurking in your living room.

At the top of the no-no list, we have coloured bathroom suites in, wait for it, brown, avocado, or salmon pink—44% of young Brits agree these are a major faux pas in any chic abode. Sorry to break it to you, but your loo might just be out of vogue!

And it’s not just bathrooms getting the cold shoulder. Those plastic flowers you thought were ever so practical?

A whopping 32% of decor-savvy Brits would rather see them in the bin than on your window sill. Lace curtains, fluffy toilet seat covers, and, dare I say, bohemian artefacts like African masks are also cringing their way out of fashion.

Now, hold onto your hats because white faux leather sofas, shag pile rugs, and those magnolia walls that were once the epitome of trendiness?

They’re now considered passé by the cool crowd. And let’s not forget the classic “Beware of the dog” sign—might as well be a Beware of bad taste sign, darling!

But here’s a silver lining from our friends at Terry’s Fabrics—89% believe that all interior trends make a comeback eventually.

So don’t toss out those leopard print rugs or Artex ceilings just yet. Who knows? They might be the next big thing again!

As for spending habits, Brits are not shy about splurging on their nests, averaging £1,508 a year on sprucing up their spaces. And it’s not just a woman’s world anymore; 78% of men are now diving into the decor pool with gusto.

So, whether you’re a design diva or a newbie navigating the fierce world of fashions in furnishing, remember, sometimes those “mistakes” are just a trend waiting to reboot.

Keep it sassy, keep it classy, and maybe keep that fluffy toilet seat just in case!

And if you’re wondering whether your home decor might be secretly screaming ‘uncool,’ well, now you know the top trends to avoid or embrace for that bold comeback.

Keep it fabulous, and remember, it’s all about making your space your stage!

 

IS YOUR HOME OFFICIALLY UNCOOL? 20 DECOR FAILS, ACCORDING TO YOUNG BRITS…
Uncool Decor Trend Percentage Uncool
Coloured bathroom suite (salmon, avocado or brown) 44%
Plastic flowers / plants 32%
Leopard print rugs 34%
A “Live, Laugh, Love” sign 31%
Taxidermy 30%
Artex ceilings 29%
Fluffy loo seats 27%
Floral pattern carpets 23%
White faux leather sofa 19%
Linoleum flooring 19%
A “Welcome” door mat 18%
Net curtains 18%
Bohemian artifacts (e.g., African masks) 17%
A “Beware of the dog” sign 17%
A vast collection of cushions on the bed 15%
Shag pile rugs 14%
Magnolia walls 12%
Bamboo placemats 11%
La-Z-Boy chairs 11%
Seasonal fireplace décor (Autumnal displays) 10%
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