Wed be happy if these decor trends never saw the light of day again.

Robert Peterson; Styling: Francis Bailey

Home and fashion trends will always come and go.

ten years down the road.

Cloth and Kind Athens kitchen with island and stools

Losing a side wall in the kitchen almost doubled its size, allowing much more wiggle room in the revamped space.Credit:Robert Peterson; Styling: Francis Bailey

These are nine home decor styles we (and Southern designers) hope never come back around.

Accent Walls

I would love to see accent walls never return again!

says Houston, Texas, interior designerLila Malone.

Jena Salmon’s Dallas sitting room and sunroom with blue and white furniture

Credit:Alison Gootee; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

I truly hope all gray interiors are a thing of the past.

It’s time to bring on the color!

says Atlanta designerLiz Williams.

Cloth and Kind library in Athens Georgia house

The library features plenty of built-in shelving splashed in Farrow & Ball’s Stiffkey Blue (No. 281).Credit:Robert Peterson; Styling: Francis Bailey

What’s the point of having these beautiful things if it’s possible for you to’t just enjoy them?

says senior home editor Betsy Cribb Watson.

Thats where we draw the line (even with brown furniture).

Taylor Hill Charleston Home Entry Lounge

Credit:KATIE CHARLOTTE; STYLING: TAYLOR HILL

Every dresser, table, and chair doesnt need to be the exact same material and finish.

When layered together, varying furniture styles add character to a room.

Plain white houses where every room is coated in the same ho-hum shade lacks interest.

Idea House 2024 Kiawah River bar with blue and white tile backsplash

Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Popcorn Ceilings

Need I say more?