'Long gone': Nine home decor trends we should all ditch in 2019

No matter how excited we can get about a rising new home decor trend, chances are we’ll have had enough of it within a few short months. The cyclical nature of trends (and their rapid proliferation across all retail stores and homes) proves that too much of a good thing really can be too much. It’s not that we don’t like the classic nature of a good subway tile or the cosy texture of an original Beni Ourain rug—but rather, we’re ready for a break. Moreover, we’re already excited about the next big trends coming our way in 2019.

These are the nine decor trends we should ditch in 2019 (and what we should replace them with).

Oversize hardware

Instead try: Minimal pulls

Interior designers are increasingly ditching big bold hardware for smaller daintier options (or foregoing hardware altogether with seamless cabinets). Instead of opting for flashy brass pulls and knobs, try barely-there edge pulls in matte black for a clean timeless look.

Moroccan rugs

Instead try: Iranian rugs

Morocco’s Beni Ourain rugs have possibly been used in every possible iteration of home decor—and we’re ready for a break. Instead, turn to veritable vintage Turkish or even Iranian rugs in whitewashed shades. You’ll love the textured casual vibe it’ll give your space.

Industrial lighting

Instead try: Midcentury lanterns

Long gone are the days of the exposed bulbs. These days, we’re loving the soft lighting that paper (and even metal) lanterns can cast on a room. This Gubi pendant, for instance, a re-edition of a 1953 lighting fixture by French designer Mathieu Mategot, is the perfect addition to your room for an atmospheric play of light.

Midcentury tables

Instead try: Contemporary tables

We’ve seen teak tables with their hairpin legs ad nauseum in recent years, so it’s only natural that we’re ready for a change. Instead, we’re loving the clean lines of tables like this one by Nordic brand Handvärk, with its rich stone top, steel base, and brass accents.

Curved sofas

Instead try: 1980s Sofas

Unless you have a giant living room, chances are a curved sofa is incredibly impractical for your space. Instead, turn to this year’s new seating trend: sofas with nods back to the 1980s. With boucle textures and big bouncy shapes, these seating options will give you nostalgic vibes.

Brass furniture

Instead try: Natural stone furniture

Brass and copper were everywhere in recent years, but we’re ready for more understated materials with patina, like natural stone. Among our favourite stone of the moment is travertine—which is gaining popularity again after fading into oblivion after the 1970s.

Subway tiles

Instead try: Zellige tiles

Goodbye, subway tile—time to make way for Zellige. While the classic white brick motif will never truly go out of style, we’re loving the growing popularity of these glazed Moroccan terra-cotta tiles and the patina effect they give a space.

Fringe pillows

Instead try: Wool wrap pillows

Unless you live in the southwestern United States, chances are your home has seen a little too much fringe lately. Instead of intricate fringed pillows this year, opt for a more clean-lined wool-wrapped alternative, like this pillow from CB2.

Terrazzo accents

Instead try: Granite accents

We never thought we’d see the day when we’d say granite is back in style, but mark our works, it’s a matter of time before it’s everywhere again.

– This originally appeared on My Domaine Home