April 10, 2024, 1:06 pm | Read time: 3 minutes
Trends come and go. In the living room, design styles seem to change at a rapid pace. What’s trendy today might be outdated tomorrow. MyHOMEBOOK author and interior designer Odett Schumann explains which living room trends are currently out of style.
The living room is undoubtedly the part of the home most subject to constant trend changes. What was trendy yesterday is already outdated tomorrow. Discover which trends we’re gradually saying goodbye to in the living room in this article.
1. No More Color Boredom
The large bookshelf is adorned with a delicate blue, the patterned rug impresses with various shades of red, and the simple floor lamp shines in vibrant lemon yellow. What sounds like a pure explosion of color is currently considered a trend in the living room. A distinctly colorful ambiance has clearly replaced the more subdued color palette of recent years. Traditionally, classic tones like white, beige, and gray dominated the living room. In 2024, when interiors are extremely colorful, these tones appear downright dull.
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2. Assortment of Seating Furniture
Not long ago, people enjoyed sitting on various seating furniture in the living room. Here a simple two-seater, opposite an old wing chair from the flea market, and finally, a cozy lounge chair in a modern style was added. That’s over now; large, cozy sofa landscapes are back in demand.
A deep seat provides plenty of space. The couch can be in the classic L-shape or have two equally long sections. Slanted legs, as known from the midcentury style, are no longer in vogue for modern seating furniture in the living room. Instead, sofas with barely visible legs or even without legs at all are trending.
3. Golden Glamour
The golden times are over, at least as far as the former Art Deco trend in the living room is concerned. The glamorous look of velvet sofas with golden hairpin legs, round glass side tables, and a bold wall color forms the perfect contrast to a living room that is now in demand.
Instead of elegant metallic chic in gold or copper, silver and chrome now (again) provide shiny accents. The numerous floral ornaments, flourishes, and playful details typical of the 1920s chic have been replaced by modern, minimalist styles.
4. Handles and Knobs on Furniture
No doubt, furniture handles or knobs are practical in everyday life, but they are no longer necessary. Nowadays, sideboards, shelves, and cabinets are operated without handles using push-to-open technology. A simple press on the door, flap, or drawer, and the element opens or closes.
Recessed grips in round or oval shapes are also popular. The days of storage furniture in the living room richly equipped with wide handles or playful knobs are over. Now, simplicity is key!
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5. Bye Bye Boho Chic
One of the most popular interior styles of recent years is clearly Boho Chic. With macramé, feathers, and a wild mix of patterns, it gives any setting a hippie touch. However, such a home offers a true sensory overload, which is why this abundance of details and accents is no longer in demand as a trend in the living room.
Today, the design can be much more reduced. Accessories are used in smaller numbers and less playfully when decorating the living room. Now, it’s all about: Simple aesthetics meet simple form.