Design Trends: What’s “In,” What’s “Out,” and Why Your Home Doesn’t Care 🤍
Hey roomies
Let’s talk about design trends—because if social media had its way, you’d be ripping out your kitchen every six months and apologizing for owning beige. And honestly? No thank you.
In today’s video, I’m diving into what’s being labeled “in,” what’s supposedly “out,” and why none of that should dictate how you live in your own home. This is not a panic-post. This is not a “burn it all down” moment. This is a calm, grounded, reality check—with a little sass, obviously.
Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/2Fz51t-arik
Why Trends Move So Fast (and Why It’s Exhausting)
Design trends aren’t moving faster because people suddenly got more creative—they’re moving faster because social media demands novelty. What worked yesterday needs to be replaced today so someone can sell you “the next thing.”
The algorithm thrives on urgency.
Your home does not.
That’s why something can go from “timeless” to “overdone” in about three scrolls flat. And suddenly everyone is whispering like:
“Are we still allowed to like this…?”
Yes. You are.
The Truth About ‘Overdone’ Design Elements
In the video, I talk about certain design elements people love to call overdone—and why I still love some of them anyway. Because here’s the truth:
Something isn’t bad design just because it’s popular.
And something isn’t good design just because it’s new.
What actually matters is:
proportion
placement
quality
intention
White kitchens didn’t fail us.
Open shelving didn’t betray us.
Neutral palettes didn’t wake up one day and choose violence.
Bad execution is the problem—not the idea itself.
Unpopular vs. Actually Bad Design (Yes, There’s a Difference)
This is where things get important.
There’s a huge difference between:
something being unpopular right now, and
something being poorly designed
Design trends are cyclical. What’s “out” today will be “back” again—usually with a new name and a higher price tag. If something works for your lifestyle, your space, and your taste, it doesn’t suddenly become wrong because TikTok moved on.
Your house isn’t a trend report.
It’s where you live.
How to Use Trends Without Letting Them Take Over
If you do enjoy trends (and there’s nothing wrong with that), the smartest way to use them is strategically, not emotionally.
Think:
pillows instead of sofas
paint instead of tile
art instead of architecture
Let trends live in the things that are easy to change—not the bones of your home. That way you get the fun without the financial regret.
And yes, I talk through this more in the video if you want real examples: https://youtu.be/2Fz51t-arik
Why Classic Materials Always Win
Here’s the part that never goes out of style:
natural stone
wood
thoughtful layouts
well-made furniture
pieces chosen with intention
Classic doesn’t mean boring. It means resilient. It means your home can evolve without needing a full identity crisis every time a new trend pops up on your feed.
Design Should Support You—Not Stress You Out
This isn’t a conversation about ripping everything out and starting over. It’s about awareness, not pressure.
If you love something in your home—keep it.
If a space feels good—trust that.
If trends inspire you—use them lightly, not blindly.
Design should make your life easier, warmer, and more you. Not make you feel like you’re constantly behind.
If you’re trying to figure out how to balance trends with a space that actually feels like home, this one’s for you.
🎥 Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/2Fz51t-arik
As always, thank you for being here, roomies.
I look forward to creating with you 🤍
