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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Charlotte Rickards

Outdated pattern trends – the 4 overdone looks that designers say will date your home

Outdated pattern trends

Patterns always have a knack for entering the zeitgeist followed by an inevitable fade out from popularity. It usually says something about us: what’s changing in our culture, what conversations are happening, what we’re dreaming of, and how we want our home to feel like a sanctuary. 

It’s also worth noting that ‘what’s in’ and ‘what’s out’ is never definitive, the jury is still out, and having whatever patterns you might have at home – whether it’s in the zeitgeist or not – doesn’t diminish its worth or its value. What’s most important is creating your own personal style and knowing what interior design trends work for you and your home. With that in mind, here are what designers are seeing exciting new trends come to the fore, and which ones are evolving.

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