A new reality show, “Totally ‘90s House” is premiering on HGTV today, hosted by an icon of the decade: Jaleel White, better known as Steve Urkel. The former sitcom star’s series features two teams of ‘90s celebs searching across the country for houses that are “stuck in the 1990s” to make over and modernize.
While these time capsules are probably due for an update, there are some ‘90s decor trends that interior designers say are making a comeback. Here’s what’s back in style, according to the design pros.
- Warm woods - Tired of the black and white trend? Warm wood is back in everything from cabinets to accent walls, according to luxury interior designer Pamela O’Brien. She explains, “Today’s lighter oak and natural finishes give us the cozy feel of wood without looking dated.”
- Soft seating - Living room furniture has become more sleek and streamlined in recent years, but now people are ready to get cozy in big fluffy chairs and couches again. Softer cushions, more padding and comfort are back in fashion.
- Plate walls - Sure, they can be cheesy and look dated, but when done the right way, interior designer Paige Garland says plate walls can be like a gallery that’s “antique, collected, just the right amount of home-y.”
- Wallpaper - It probably covered every wall in your house growing up and people were over it for a long time, but wallpaper is back in a big way. O’Brien suggests, “Consider using paper on the ceiling, too; or, paint the ceiling and trim a color found in the paper to avoid slicing up the room with white ceiling and trim paint.”
- Warm neutral paint tones - Move over, millennial grey, warm terracotta tones, butter yellows and earthy shades are taking over as trendy paint tones.
But there are some 90s home trends that designers hope never make a comeback:
- Glossy wood sealers - Go for matte, not shiny
- Furniture skirts and ruffles - They’re still old-fashioned and dated
- Wallpaper borders - This look should stay back in the 1990s
- Faux Tuscany - No more jars filled with peppers or pasta sitting on shelves
Source: Parade