People Are Sharing Which Design Trends Already Feel Dated, And Modern Farmhouses Are Causing Drama

"If you've ever renovated a house, you know how quickly "modern" starts to feel like a moving target. One homeowner, u/bronash, realized that firsthand while updating a house with a "standard '80s look" - yellow walls, dark brown cabinets, carpet everywhere, and cheap laminate bathroom floors. At one point, all of it would have been considered current, even stylish. "But now, it looks old and dated," they noted."

"So they asked the internet: "What current design trends will go out of date first?" Then they followed up with an even bigger question: "What comes next?" From predictions about the end of stainless steel to debates over open concepts and faux finishes, people did not hold back when it came to calling out the trends they think we will all be side-eyeing in 20 or 30 years."

"4. "Modern farmhouse. That being said, every style has a place. I wouldn't make my little New England-style home a generic modern farmhouse, no matter how trendy it is, especially when it has the potential to be amazing by keeping the basic design elements of the original architecture. It might look 'outdated,' but modern appliances, clean spaces, and thoughtful updates can do so much for a home. The best homes I've seen are designed for the space, not the other way around."

Renovation trends can quickly become dated as styles shift; features once considered modern—yellow walls, dark brown cabinets, carpet, and laminate bathroom floors—now look old. Present popular choices include open floor plans, stainless steel appliances, bright neutral palettes, and modern farmhouse styling, which many predict will later read as era-specific. Observers name stainless finishes, faux materials, and ubiquitous open-concept layouts as likely to fall out of favor. Many recommend preserving original architectural character and focusing on timeless upgrades—hardwood floors, classic bathroom tile, vintage-style counters—while integrating modern appliances and thoughtful, proportionate updates.

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