We all have a soft spot for antique furniture and vintage accessories, but are your homeware choices aging your house? Décor is a fickle thing and some trends stand the test of time better than others. However, these interior design fads from decades gone by have well and truly run their course.
It's hard to believe fluffy toilet seats were once in fashion. But bathrooms all over the Western Hemisphere once popped a shaggy wig over their toilet seat. The fact that there was no point to them at all other than to highlight a colourful bathroom suite is no wonder their popularity has now been flushed down the loo. And, don't worry we are not going to approach the subject of hygiene here, we are sure you can imagine!
Wooden, cardboard and plastic ornaments carved into three-dimensional words such as 'home' 'love' and 'Mrs & Mrs' (to name just a few) were once very popular. But, it seems the trend for more stylish neon wall art with aspirational quotes and personalised mantra's in funky fonts has blown the original chunky typo-trinkets off our shelves for good.
Remember the shiny plastic or dusty satin flowers of the 80s? They may have been easier to maintain and cheaper than buying a beautiful new display each week but the kitsch factor was off the scale. What made them worse was when they were potted in layers of coloured sand or dazzling and sparkly pebbles.
Ornate wrought iron furniture was quite the high-end addition in the 70s and 80s. Thankfully metal furniture has straightened out its lavish curves as sleek right angles or hairpin legs are the go-to look these days.
Cork has been a flooring choice for decades. Made from the cork oak tree, it is a natural material mostly used in kitchens and bathrooms thanks to its waterproof qualities. But, it is the original sealant that gives it a shiny orange look that is now so out of date. However, thanks to technology and cork's sustainable and biodegradable properties, cork flooring is looking a little more attractive these days. Dare we say it, could cork be on its way back?
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