The article features designer Lang's insights on home decor trends to avoid. She emphasizes that while vintage decor can enhance a space, overusing antiques may lead to a dated atmosphere. Open shelving in kitchens proves impractical due to clutter and dust. Lang also critiques the use of acrylic furniture, advocating for more durable options like wood or marble. She highlights the importance of warm lighting, warning against harsh light that creates sterility. Finally, she dismisses wall hangings with inspirational phrases as outdated preferences, suggesting a departure from such decor choices.
"I like to integrate vintage items sparingly while mixing and matching with modern decor," she told BI. "It's a great way to keep your favorite one-of-a-kind pieces without dating your space."
"Unless you have uniform plates, glassware, and bowls that are perfectly positioned, open shelving isn't realistic or practical," she said. "It's also an easy way for your kitchen items to collect dust."
"I would never put acrylic furniture in my home," Lang said. "On top of being a trend that should stay in the 1960s, acrylic isn't as durable as other materials, and small cracks or scratches can't be easily repaired."
"Harsh lighting can make your space feel sterile," she said. "So I recommend replacing fluorescent bulbs with soft white or incandescent bulbs, which emit a warm, golden light."
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