The internet’s rundown of home design trends you can skip this year.

Our Snyder Diamond crew, architects, designers, and even the most enthusiastic home hobbyists probably got 2025's "in" list memorized. But let's get real: what are the design trends that should stay firmly in 2024 (or earlier)? Time to talk "don'ts".

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We scoured the far reaches of the internet to determine some of the most collectively disliked 2025 design trends that many believe should be put out to pasture. As a reputable establishment that values all design choices (especially those involving our gleaming ranges, refrigerators, faucets, and perfectly proportioned bathtubs), we absolutely, unequivocally, and with a twinkle in our eye, do not endorse, agree with, or disagree with the following pronouncements. Think of it as a delightful palate cleanser before you dive into the truly timeless trends of, say, perfectly integrated refrigeration. And remember, no matter what your walls are doing, your appliances from Snyder Diamond will always be in impeccable taste.

THE UN-TRENDS OF 2025: WHAT YOUR HOME DOESN'T NEED

Ah, 2025. The year we collectively decided our sourdough starters had seen enough of our overly enthusiastic home decor choices. As we stride confidently into the mid-2020s, a new breed of "trend" is emerging – not what to embrace, but what to decisively, and perhaps a bit dramatically, avoid. Because frankly, some design movements have overstayed their welcome like that distant relative who brings their own Tupperware.

1. THE "EVERY SURFACE IS A DISPLAY SHELF FOR TINY, UNRELATED OBJECTS" SYNDROME

Remember that friend who brought home every souvenir from every trip and meticulously arranged them on every available flat surface? Well, their spirit animal has taken over the design world. In 2025, we're seeing an alarming proliferation of "curated clutter" – which often translates to "dust magnet convention." If your coffee table looks less like a place for, well, coffee, and more like a miniature flea market stall featuring three different sized ceramic hands, a petrified pinecone, and a stack of books you've never read, it might be time for an intervention. Your home isn't a gift shop; it's a living space. Let your surfaces breathe!

2. THE "OVERLY THEMED ROOM THAT SCREAMS 'I WATCHED ONE NETFLIX SHOW'"

Did you binge Bridgerton? Great! Does your entire living room now resemble a pastel-drenched Regency-era drawing-room complete with fake candelabras and enough floral wallpaper to induce hay fever? Houston, we have a problem. In 2025, the hyper-themed room is making a comeback, but with a vengeance. We've seen everything from "tropical rainforest chic" (complete with actual humidity and questionable animal noises) to "urban industrial loft" (featuring exposed pipes that go nowhere and deliberately rusty beams). Your home is meant to reflect you, not the latest streaming sensation. Unless you actually live in a steampunk airship, let's keep the themed theatrics to a minimum.

3. THE "BEIGE-ON-BEIGE-ON-BEIGE MONOCHROMATIC MELTDOWN"

Once upon a time, minimalism was sleek, sophisticated, and soothing, but then it mutated. In 2025, we're witnessing the "beige apocalypse," where every single surface, fabric, and decorative item is a different shade of off-white, taupe, or greige. The result? A room that feels less like a tranquil oasis and more like a perpetual overcast day. While a calming palette has its merits, a room devoid of any visual interest, texture, or a hint of contrast is just... sad. Your home is not suppose to resemble a bland bowl of oatmeal; it deserves some zest!

4. THE "GIANT, IMPRACTICAL STATEMENT PIECE THAT EATS THE ROOM"

Oh, the allure of the "statement piece"! A magnificent, conversation-starting focal point that truly elevates a space. Unless, of course, that statement piece is a 12-foot tall, entirely un-functional replica of a Roman column in your suburban living room. Or a sofa shaped like a giant banana. In 2025, designers (and overly enthusiastic consumers) are reaching for scale over sense. If your "statement piece" requires you to remove a wall, sacrifice all natural light, or develop a specific climbing technique to dust, it's time to re-evaluate. Your home needs to be lived in, not merely admired from a respectful, distant awe.

5. THE "FAKE FOLIAGE FOREST THAT NEVER SEES SUNLIGHT"

We all love a bit of greenery to liven up a space. But in 2025, the "fake plant" phenomenon has reached epic, truly bewildering proportions. We're talking about entire rooms filled with meticulously crafted plastic Monstera, rubbery Fiddle Leaf Figs, and enough dust-collecting faux succulents to open a botanical garden that never needs watering. While a strategic fake plant or two can be fine, a veritable jungle of synthetic flora screams "I want the look of nature, but without any of the actual effort or commitment." Your home deserves real, thriving life – or at least a few very convincing, occasionally dusted fakes.

6. THE "BACKLIT EVERYTHING, ALL THE TIME" OBSESSION

Once a clever way to highlight art or add subtle ambiance, backlighting has gone rogue in 2025. Now, it seems every conceivable surface is getting the glow-up treatment: kitchen islands, shelves, mirrors, even baseboards. While a well-placed LED strip can be chic, a room where every corner is bathed in an artificial halo starts to feel less like a home and more like a poorly lit disco. Let's reserve the dramatic backlighting for our smartphone screens and professional photography studios. Your living room doesn't need to feel like a perpetual red-carpet event.

There you have it. A humble (and entirely subjective) guide to navigating the murky waters of 2025's design landscape. Remember, your home is your sanctuary, your canvas, and ultimately, a reflection of your own unique (and hopefully, not overly themed) style. Now go forth, design boldly, and perhaps, avoid that banana-shaped sofa. Your future self will thank you.