Featured: Jenn Cameron Interiors in Southern Living

6 Outdated Interior Design Trends—And 6 That Are Making A Comeback

Most of us have spent more time in our homes these past few years than ever before. All of that time has impacted our design choices (we're looking at you, open floor plans) and has left many people dreaming of something new.

"People are appreciating home even more,"says Baltimore-based interior designer Jenn Cameron. "We've spent so much time at home and realized that having a beautiful space really makes a difference."

By nature, trends come and go, but if your home brings you joy despite something that we tote as outdated, then don't let us rain on your parade. "If you love it, then the trend doesn't matter. I often tell that to clients," Cameron says. "There are definitely trends in design, like clothing, but as long as you love it then we can make it work. Anything can be in or out depending on how it's styled."'

For those fantasizing about your next update, these are the home design styles that are headed out and those that are coming back in, according to designers.

What's Out

All-Whites and Grays

"Very neutral spaces are definitely going away," says Hope Austin, Atlanta-based interior designer. Like fellow Atlanta-based designer Jared Hughes and Cameron, she's seen a decline in all-white or all-gray spaces that were hot on the charts just a few years ago. Rather, creams, tans, and earth textures are on the rise, Austin reports. "I think that people have been in their house so much over the last couple of years that the houses are much more lived-in than they were before," she says. "People are steering away from all-white, needing more personality and durability." White walls are still clinging onto their prominence, but are taking on different forms. Instead of flat white walls, Austin recommends adding texture by using plaster. Meanwhile, Hughes has seen a shift toward elevated neutrals. "Chocolate brown is making a comeback. It's a nice warmer, neutral version of the grays," he says. "We're also seeing green everywhere."

Shiplap

"We've overdone shiplap, but people still love it," says Cameron in agreement with both Austin and Hughes. "People are coming up with creative ways to use it still, like continuing it up into cathedral ceilings or using a wider plank, because it's such a cool architectural detail." She also notes updates including painting the shiplap, breaking up a shiplap wall by incorporating ledges, or even vertical planks. Instead of revamping the look of shiplap, others are turning away from the feature completely, opting for alternatives including wall moldings.