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Have These Interior Design Trends Aged Badly?

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Panelling, colour drenching, fake grass, and words on walls... which home trends have stood the test of time, and which ones have aged like milk? In this episode, Lexie and Sara discuss which home design trends seemed like a brilliant idea at the time but didn't quite work out in the long run. From the grey everything era to crushed velvet and open shelving, they give their opinion on what's hot, what's not, and what you should think twice about before jumping on the bandwagon. What's the biggest home trend you've regretted? Or have you nailed a trend that still looks amazing years later? Let us know in the comments ๐Ÿ’ฌ ๐Ÿ‘‰ VIDEO TIMESTAMPS โณ Chapters

00:00 Introduction 01:13 The Paneling Trend: Love It or Hate It? 02:47 Colour-Drenching and Bold Paint Choices 08:12 The Pinterest Perfect Home: Reality vs Aspiration 11:22 Weird Things Found in Homes 15:13 Fake Grass and Open Shelving: Practical or Problematic? 19:18 Kitchen Trends: Dark Cabinets, Shakers, and Gloss 23:49 Final Thoughts: Finding Your Style Beyond Trends

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