What’s Making a Home Look Outdated in 2025?

Whether you’ve lived in your home for years or just moved in, keeping up with evolving design trends can be tough. Slater Realty Group can help, while some styles remain timeless, others can quickly make your home feel outdated. Here are key decor mistakes to avoid in 2025 and tips to refresh your space.

• Outdated ’90s Kitchens
  The warm oak kitchens of the ’90s, with their Tuscan-inspired details, are now outdated. To update, try painting or refinishing cabinets, updating countertops, and choosing lighter, modern wall colors. This will make your kitchen look brand new.

• The Decline of Millennial Gray
  The cool-toned gray that dominated the 2010s is now fading. In 2025, warmer tones like rich browns, creamy beiges, and natural woods are replacing the cold, impersonal feel of gray. Layering color and texture adds comfort and depth
  
• Overhead Lighting as the Sole Source
  Relying only on harsh overhead lights can make a room feel flat. Layering lighting with lamps, sconces, and dimmable fixtures creates warmth and depth. Sculptural sconces and statement fixtures can elevate the ambiance of any room.
  
• Matching Furniture Sets
  Matching furniture sets are starting to feel uninspired. Mixing different textures, materials, and styles especially vintage or artisan-made pieces creates a more personalized and dynamic look, moving away from mass-produced furniture.
  
• Contrasting Trim and Moldings
  The trend of crisp white trim and moldings is fading. Instead, painting walls, trim, and ceilings in the same hue creates a smooth, modern flow. A monochromatic approach is more intentional and refined, and using a deeper shade adds sophistication.
  
• Slogan Art and Mass-Produced Décor
  Kitschy art with slogans like “Live Laugh Love” has lost its appeal. Instead, opt for original artwork, vintage pieces, and handcrafted items that reflect personal style. These unique touches give a home more character and a lived-in feel.
  
• Black Hardware
  While once trendy, black hardware now feels predictable and stark. Warmer finishes, such as unlacquered brass, antique bronze, and polished nickel, are making a comeback. These materials add richness and timeless appeal, and they are easier to maintain.
  
• Basic, Plain Countertops
  Plain countertops like white quartz, speckled granite, or basic laminate have become uninspired. Instead, choose countertops with natural movement, like marble, travertine, or granite with more variation. These surfaces add depth and visual interest to your kitchen.
  
  At Slater Realty Group, we understand that staying ahead of design trends is key to making homes feel fresh and inviting. By moving away from outdated trends and embracing modern, timeless updates, you can make your listings more appealing and increase their value. Thoughtful design updates help your properties stand out, allowing buyers to easily envision the potential of the space. Call Jim Slater today at 612-590-1802

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