Discard these obsolete home decor pieces in 2025:
Ready to spruce up your home decor for the new season? Here's a lowdown on what to ditch and what to keep, based on insights from top designers:
Chuck Out These Items
Pillow Overload
Minimalists are all about ditching the excessive bed pillows. Consider investing in a lovely quilt or coverlet, and a fantastic set of sheets. It'll save you time in the mornings and let you actually sit in that cozy chair in your bedroom.
Brutal Hardware
Stark, contrasting hardware is out. Opt for warmer, oil-rubbed bronze finishes rather than flat black.
Heavy or Dark Window Treatments
Heavy, dark, and fringed curtains can make a space feel dated. Instead, consider classic Roman shades with elegant border trims, floor-to-ceiling curtains in solid fabrics, or pretty motif paired with woven shades.
Cool Tones
Shift towards warmer, richer, and more inviting tones. Gray has had its day, with cooler, washed-out finishes taking a backseat to deeper, natural wood tones and more vibrant spaces.
Cluttered Bookshelves
Avoid overly staged bookshelves. Instead, focus on intentional choices where each piece tells a story and contributes to a vibrant and meaningful space.
Overly-Themed Items
Too literal nautical or Parisian styles are out. Embrace timeless, versatile styles like mid-century modern or pieces that subtly nod to your personality, travel, or experiences.
Vertical Blinds
Say goodbye to these clunky, break-prone, and uninspiring window coverings. Modernize with a sleek, fabric-based panel track system, motorized drapery, or sheer vertical shades.
Steer Clear of These Home Decor Trends in 2025
While trends will always circulate, home designers are excited about a fresh start this year. Here are nine trends they can't wait to say adieu to:
- Embroidered Linen Bedding
- Large Single Pendants
- Grand Millennial Brass
- Traditional Victorian Wallpaper
- Serpentine Couches
- Wall-Mounted Shelves
- Coral Tones
- Butcher Block Countertops
- Oversized Rug Pile
Embrace a Tidier Home
Professional organizers suggest getting rid of the following items for a more organized home:
- Multi-purpose Items
- Expired Food Products
- Mismatched Containers
- Unnecessary Gadgets
- Broken Items
- Clothing with Stains
- Duplicate Items
- Old Electronics
- Outgrown Clothing
- Unused Glassware
Recognize Dated Elements in Your Home
If your home feels outdated, home designers suggest checking for these elements:
- Harsh Lighting
- Ornate Trim
- Lace or Floral Patterns
- Popcorn Ceilings
- Dark or Whites Walls
- Wood Paneling
- Carpeting on Stairs
- Too Many Patterns
- Formal Living Rooms
- Outdated Kitchen Cabinets
- When considering new home decor ideas, you may want to reconsider echoing the trends of embroidered linen bedding, large single pendants, grand millennial brass, traditional Victorian wallpaper, serpentine couches, wall-mounted shelves, or coral tones.
- As you browse southernliving's decor section for inspiration, keep in mind the advice to avoid oversized rug pile and butcher block countertops for a more contemporary look.
- To further modernize your home decor, consider swapping out brutal hardware, heavy or dark window treatments, and vertical blinds in favor of warmer finishes, Roman shades, elegant border trims, sleek panel track systems, or sheer vertical shades.
- To maintain a well-organized home, take a cue from Taylor's creditline and declutter by ditching multi-purpose items, expired food products, mismatched containers, unnecessary gadgets, broken items, clothing with stains, duplicate items, old electronics, outgrown clothing, and unused glassware.
