I Stalk Home Décor Accounts—6 Design Trends That Are Dying
May 28, 2021
Interior design has always been a passion of mine, but it wasn’t until this year—with a lot of time on my hands and a cross-country move in the works—that I became a full-fledged member of the Instagram home décor community. And let me tell you. It’s a wonderful place to be. The social media platform is literally full to the brim of A1 interior inspiration, whether it’s brilliant young artisans sharing snaps of one-of-a-kind pieces they recently produced or interior designers posting scans from decades-old issues of Architectural Digest. It’s truly an endless supply of décor ideas. With that said, when an idea or concept heavily circulates the app, that’s usually an indication that it’s something we’ll see a lot of in the future.
With months of stalking home décor accounts under my belt, I definitely have noticed a shift in the types of pieces and styles the design community has gravitated toward. The mid-century modern craze has held steady for a minute, and I honestly don’t think it will fade away anytime soon, and naturally, chrome and futuristic lamps have become two of the popular trends of the moment. Also reemerging as a big one to watch? Seventies-inspired burl furniture—from side tables to picture frames and more, the unique finish has supplanted walnut as the wood of choice. There are plenty more to cover, so get settled and read on for the top interior trends that are declining, according to Instagram, along with the trends we predict will blow up soon enough.
Dying: Matchy-Matchy Acessories
Thriving: Eclectic Dining Sets
Remember when you’d buy a whole dining set with a matching table and chairs? Well, that’s pretty much on the back burner. Right now, the winning concept is to embrace the funky flavor of contrasting furniture. The idea is to find loosely corresponding pieces you really love and throw them all together. Think chairs in a different color than the dining table or a group of dining chairs of varying styles. The result is a space that feels eclectically rustic and personal.