6 Home Decor Trends We’re Secretly Hoping Make A Comeback

Trend cycles are just that—cycles. And as manufacturing technology and information processing have both improved, they’ve only become faster. As a result, we’ve become nostalgic for many design elements over the years, noticing their absence in the homes of friends and family. Interior designers, it turns out, feel the same way. Below, they share the trends they’re missing just as much as we are.

Chrome

After surfacing during the Art Deco movement in the 20s, chrome became prevalent in mid-century modern design and then again in the 80s. We still see it in plumbing features, says Hannah Griffiths, founder of Studio Palindrome in Austin, Texas, but warmer-toned polished nickel is often considered the more traditional and elevated choice. “I’d love to see chrome accents come back in furniture and accessories,” Griffiths says. “I imagine its reflective properties against a dark, moody backdrop like oxblood paint or a deep navy sofa.”

Color and Pattern

Neutral, “timeless” homes have been considered the peak of style and taste for a decade now. But if you ask Macon, Georgia-based interior designer Lesley Myrick, “color and pattern can make a room feel finished, layered, and lived-in—something the all-neutral trend just can’t replicate.”

Dusti Jones, an interior designer in San Antonio, Texas, agrees, adding that clients are becoming “eager to infuse more personality into homes again.” As someone who has always been drawn to color and pattern, she believes they are two of the best tools for reflecting the stories of individual homes and those who live in them.

Elaborate Millwork

Every designer agrees: Detailed built-ins and wall molding simply aren’t appreciated as much as they once were. “If walls could talk, millwork would tell the story,” describes Raleigh, North Carolina-based interior designer Caroline Stevens. “It’s the quiet backbone of a well-designed home, defining proportion and bringing architectural integrity to every room.”

According to Jones, the golden age of millwork took place before World War II. Today, “we are a society at large that desires affordability, simplicity, and short timelines.”

Canopy Beds

While Griffiths admits that four-poster beds have endured, she’d really love to see full canopies, preferably made with a luxurious or patterned fabric, return to accessorize them. “The canopy is perfect for creating a sleeping ‘zone’ or cocoon in a large, expansive bedroom with high ceilings,” she explains. “I’d give it a more modern edge by keeping any frills or other adornments to a minimum.”

Dark Wood

“Few things ground a room like warm, dark wood,” insists Stevenson. “Whether it’s a carved antique chest or a sturdy dining table, these pieces lend richness and warmth that never fade.” She especially likes to pair woods like mahogany and cherry with lighter finishes or modern fabrics for eclectic contrast. Despite the popularity of white oak, Anisa Darnell, co-founder of Truth & Co. Interior Design in Roswell, Georgia, is also a major proponent of dark wood—walnut in particular.

Heirloom Quality

“Generations past would make or purchase quality furniture that was well-crafted and made of solid materials,” explains Jones. “They saw their purchases as long-term investments and would pass them along to the next generation.” While interest in thrift shops, estate sales, and markets like Round Top has increased in selling these pieces, it’s still not quite mainstream. She says that in general, people continue to prefer items that are cheap (in price and quality!), trend-forward, and on their doorstep in two days.

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