“Bring back actual color.
These muted, gray homes are drab and void of imagination and style.”
Do YOU think these “outdated” home design trends should come back?

It’s time to vote…
1.“Walls.
Walls need to come back.
No more open floor plans.

I don’t want to be able to hear everything going on in my house at all times.”
sarahm130
2.
“I have always loved the look of an accent wall.

20, Illinois
3.
“Sunken living rooms.
49, Georgia
4.

“One trend I hope comes back is true dining rooms.
I own a 1990 home, and I love the dedicated space.
I made the dining room a bright lemon theme (the fruit and the color).

It’s like a gravity point.”
toot-toot-mcgee
5.
“Colorful porcelain in the bathroom.

White is not only boring but also looks dingy a lot faster.
I love our original harvest gold tub and sink.”
jbdnco
6.

I don’t need a bedroom that big.
I don’t have that much furniture.
But what I DO like is having more than two bathrooms.

hannahreads
7.
“I would love to see tan walls back in style because I’ve been putting off repainting!
The grey trend only lasted five to 15 years (depending on location).

Our old grey walls and white trim got dirty easily but photographed extremely well.
42, Oklahoma
8.
I like old-school ceiling lights.

Nope to that guess-which-outlets-work-with-the-wall-switch style of room wiring.”
chisti
9.“Built-ins.
I loved those details.”

boidiva02
10.
“Put that fancy laundry ‘room’ back in the basement.
There should ALWAYS be two bathrooms in every home if possible.”

saudade13
11.
“Not that I ever really thought it was outdated, but the farmhouse look is nice.
… a nice light farmhouse creates a warm and durable look.

Plus, a lot of stuff that can pass as farmhouse isn’t always expensive.”
40, California
12.
“Sliding barn doors.

26, California
13.
These muted, gray homes are drab and void of imagination and style.
morgandemkey
14.

What do I mean?
kjdombek
15.
“Wicker and brass furniture.

We’ve already brought back a ton of early ’80s decor.
Imagine completing the look for that true immersion feeling.”
40, USA
16.

I’m talking about quality wood paneling.
Mahogany or walnut, for example.
There’s nothing better than a den with beautiful wood paneling, big windows, and built-in shelving.

Bonus for terrazzo, conversation pit, or indoor planters.
It’s just so cozy and beautiful.”
48, Texas
And finally..
17.

“The front porch.
They were fun to decorate and it was a great way to meet the neighbors.”
50, Pennsylvania
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.