{"id":121,"date":"2020-09-03T11:51:38","date_gmt":"2020-09-03T15:51:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ridgepointhomes.ca\/news\/?p=121"},"modified":"2020-09-03T11:51:38","modified_gmt":"2020-09-03T15:51:38","slug":"outdated-home-design-trends-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ridgepointhomes.ca\/news\/outdated-home-design-trends-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdated Home Design Trends to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are thinking about renovating your current home or about building a custom home, it is important to ensure that your new space will not only function well but will also look good for years to come. At Ridgepoint Homes<\/a>, we have worked on countless home renovation<\/a> and custom-building projects<\/a> and we have seen it all when it comes to home design trends. That is why we have put together a list of some of our favourite outdated home design trends to avoid<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

1. Wall-to-Wall Carpet<\/h2>\n

At one point in time, wall-to-wall carpet was thought of as a luxurious flooring option; however, today’s home design is centred around the high-end look and appeal of hardwood flooring. While having carpeting throughout your home can make the space feel outdated, carpet can still be a great option for absorbing sound and adding comfort underfoot in the bedroom. Consider using carpet sparingly in your home and opting for more high-end options like hardwood.<\/p>\n

2. Oak Kitchen Cabinets<\/h2>\n

Oak cabinets or, more specifically, honey oak cabinets were a popular choice for kitchens in the 80s and 90s. If your home has oak kitchen cabinets consider updating them by refinishing them with a darker stain or by painting them white or grey for a more modern look.<\/p>\n

3. Shiny Brass Fixtures<\/h2>\n

While shiny brass fixtures and hardware used to be an incredibly popular home design trend, modern homes tend to opt for a more muted tone of brass. Newer versions of brass fixtures also feature sleeker rounded or geometric shapes compared to the chunky fixtures that were so popular in the early 90s.<\/p>\n

4. Wood Panelling<\/h2>\n

One of the biggest outdated home design trends that homeowners should avoid is dark wood panelling. While wood feature walls are a current trend, newer wood walls often run horizontally instead of vertically and are whitewashed or painted out to create a fresher appeal.<\/p>\n

5. Tile Countertops<\/h2>\n

Tile countertops can be incredibly unappealing as well as extremely difficult to keep clean. Rather than using tile on the countertops, consider opting for a surface that is easier to clean like quartz or granite for the counter and saving the tile for the backsplash.<\/p>\n

If you would like to learn more about outdated home design trends to avoid, or if you are interested in our custom home or remodelling services, please contact Ridgepoint Homes<\/a> at 604-768-7664 or by filling out a contact form on our website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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