IS YOUR HOME OFFICIALLY OLD FASHIONED?

Cool home décor brings together personal expression, style, and functionality to create a space that feels both comfortable and distinctive. What makes décor stand out is the way it reflects the personality and tastes of those who live there, whether through bold colours, vintage finds, or innovative design elements. Textures and patterns play a crucial role in adding depth and warmth, while thoughtful lighting can transform the mood of a room, creating everything from a cosy nook to a lively social space. Incorporating unique, artisanal pieces or well-chosen artworks can lend an exclusive touch that elevates the overall feel, and a clever use of greenery adds freshness and life. Cool décor doesn’t follow a strict formula but embraces an eclectic mix of elements that harmonise together, balancing beauty with practicality and showcasing a space that feels inviting and authentic.

DOES YOUR HOME BOAST A “WELCOME” DOOR MAT, A “LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE SIGN”, NET CURTAINS OR AN AUTUMNAL DISPLAY? THEN YOU ARE COMMITTING ONE OF THE WORST HOME DÉCOR FAILS – ACCORDING TO GEN Z AND MILLENNIAL BRITS 

 Modern Brits have voted for the UNCOOLEST home décor fails in the modern age, and they include taxidermy (30 percent), plastic flowers or plants (32 percent), lace curtains (27 percent), fluffy loo seat covers (27 percent) – or bohemian artefacts such as African masks (17 percent).White faux leather sofas are also the height of “uncool”, according to 19 percent of young Brits, as are shag pile rugs (14 percent), magnolia walls (12 percent) and a “Beware of the dog sign”. But topping the list of sins, was a coloured bathroom suite, such as brown, avocado or salmon pink, with 44 percent agreeing there is no place for that sort of décor in the modern world.

According to the research, by Terry’s Fabrics, 62 percent of Brits are guilty of judging the interiors of other people’s homes.While half of us (50 percent) have based an opinion of someone based on their interior design choices.Regionally the worst interior designers are in Glasgow (78 percent admit they have no eye for it). Yet if you are currently committing one of the 20 home décor fails, then don’t worry because 89 percent of those surveyed believe ALL interior trends come back in fashion again in the long run.

Also, while traditionally it may have been the preserve of women, nowadays 78 percent of men say that they are interested in interiors.Overall, 85 percent of Brits enjoy interior design and 64 percent proactively keep up with trends.In fact, on average, Brits spend 69 days a year wondering about how they can update our homes, spending an average of £1,508 on interiors every year – adding up over £2.9bn* a year across the country.

IS YOUR HOME OFFICIALLY UNCOOL? HERE ARE THE 20 SIGNS (WORST HOME DECOR FAILS)

 

1. Coloured bathroom suite   44%
2. Plastic flowers / plants   32%
3. Leopard print rugs   34%
4. A “Live, Laugh, Love” sign  31%
5. Taxidermy    30%
6. Artex ceilings     29%
7. Fluffy loo seats    27%
8. Floral pattern carpets   23%
9. White faux leather sofa   19%
10. Linoleum flooring   19%
11. A “Welcome” door mat   18%
12. Net curtains    18%
13. Bohemian artifacts (EG African masks) 17%
14. A “Beware of the dog” sign  17%
15. A collection of cushions on the bed 15%
16. Shag pile rugs    14%
17. Magnolia walls    12%
18. Bamboo placemats   11%
19. La-Z-Boy chairs    11%
20. Seasonal décor (Autumnal displays)  10%