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Colors:
The outdated wall paint colors in 2014 are bright, primary colors and other color combinations such as orange and blue, brown and blue, reds and greens. Purple was big two years ago in upholstery, art and paints. Animal prints are classic ones and must be added in conventional color ways.
Contrast:
Accent pillows are a thing of the past, so stay away from beads, stitching and fringes, another design to avoid is furnishings that have clean lines or natural fabrics or linen placed together with rustic, refined wood pieces.
Original and natural:
Plants and permanent botanical are now being moved into the garden and flowery designs that are fussy should be avoided. Remove all art work that is mass produced and invest in an original piece that will be timeless.
Quantity over quality:
Outdated trends for 2014 means reducing the pieces of furniture that you have and adding fewer pieces that are well placed and accessorized.
Shiny is out:
Any furniture pieces or fabric and even finish materials should be avoided as they look out dated and tacky, replace them with matte or more subdued finishes.
Formality:
Formality is gradually losing its relevance and many people are choosing a relaxed and comfortable style. Many people are choosing to buy smaller homes that are more efficient over vast mansions, as they focus on family living areas.
Matching items:
Coordinated themes and bedding ensembles are something that should stay in hotel rooms, so avoid neutrals and whites that have an occasional burst of color, accents in pillows and shams.
Old retro themes:
We saw a lot of this tow to three years ago, a sudden revival of themes from the sixties and seventies. While they were all the rage then, they look outdated now. Choose instead to go with minimal sophistication and add sustainable elements to your home- these are timeless and also save the earth.]]>