I’m an interior designer and here’s 5 mistakes people make – including the 2010s fad & the print that should be illegal
AN INTERIOR designer has revealed the five ‘tragic’ mistakes many people make in their homes.
So if you want your home to impress your guests and look chic, then you’ve come to the right place and will need to listen up and take notes.
Loren Kreiss, an Interior and Furniture Designer from the US, revealed the “five most offensive design choices to have in your home”, sharing his thoughts on all things from white kitchen cabinets to man caves.
Not only this, but the CEO and Creative Director of Kreiss, a luxury furniture company, also explained why he isn’t a fan of recliner sofas or decorative signs.
Posting on social media, Loren shared his weekly ‘designer diss track’, as he said: “These five mistakes have all punched their way into the design hall of shame, but there can be only one biggest loser.”
Man caves
If your husband is begging you for a man cave, you’ll need to let him know Loren’s thoughts, as the pro claimed: “News flash, no one gives a s**t about your man cave.
“It’s giving tragic. You should be ashamed.”
White kitchen cabinets
And if you were thinking of giving your kitchen a makeover, pay attention to the interior pro’s advice.
He continued: “This 2010s design fad has aged poorly and is the builder beige of today.”
Animal prints
Whilst leopard print is super on trend when it comes to clothing this season, according to Loren, it’s got to go in homes.
He shuddered: “Oh, the horror! It should be illegal to still have animal prints in your home.”
Recliners
As well as this, the interior expert shared his honest thoughts on recliner sofas.
He simply stated: “They’re an absolute abomination.”
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NO YELLOW: According to Bilal Rehman, yellow paint in a bedroom is a big no no.
He said: “If you want everyone to know you’re a horse girl then yellow is perfect for you.”
SIGN OFF: Kelly Hoppen shared her honest thoughts on Live, Love, Laugh signs.
The interior pro explained: “Another gripe of mine – Live, Laugh, Love – those kinds of wooden things that sit on book shelves and floating shelves, that’s so 10, 12, 15 years ago.”
NO GREY YAY: Julie Provenzano explained that grey interiors have been overdone.
She stressed: “We took a good thing and we overdid it to the point that it now feels copy, paste, basic.”
Decorative letters and signs
Finally, if you’re someone who has a ‘Live, Love, Laugh’ sign in their home, prepare to be attacked.
The content creator concluded: “If you have these in your home, spell T R A S H and do just that. You’re welcome in advance.”
2024’s Top Trending Colours for Interior Design
Homebase has revealed the official trending colours for this year.
To predict the top shades of 2024, sales data at Homebase analysed 5 colours that have surged in popularity with customers.
Copper, pink and black are predicted to be the hottest colours on Brit’s walls this year, while bathrooms are seeing a surprising rise in terracotta colour schemes.
The top five trending colours for 2024 are:
- Copper (+57%)
- Pink (+38%)
- Black (+34%)
- Green (+29%)
- Orange (+27%)
Copper has replaced rose gold, whilst blush is the new magnolia, and Brits are also going bold by slapping black paint all over their walls.
Green is always popular colour, but the shade ‘Fresh Herb’ – a versatile, pale grey-toned green – is hitting hundreds of customers baskets.
Meanwhile, terracotta is taking over with ‘Frosted Papaya’, a peachy orange shade dominating bathrooms.
Big divide
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @lorenkreiss, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 28,300 views.
But social media users were left totally divided by Loren’s claims – whilst many couldn’t agree more, others were quick to disagree.
Needed to be said
TikTok user
One user beamed: “100%. Nailed it!”
A second chimed in: “I agree.”
Another interior enthusiast agreed: “Needed to be said – happy to support this message.”
Not the animal print, it’s TIMELESS!!
TikTok user
Meanwhile, one user beamed: “Brutal truth. Correct though!”
However, at the same time, one person said: “I still love the white cabinets.”
Another added: “Not the animal print, it’s TIMELESS!!!”
A third commented: “I love my home sign. Sorry keeping it!”
Whilst someone else expressed: “I love my recliner, I refuse to give it up!”