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Ranked: the 25 worst decorating trends of all time

These decorating ideas were disastrous
25: Decorative words
24. Laminate finishes
23. Beaded curtains
22. Futon beds
21. Twee ornaments
20. Shabby chic
19. Tiled kitchen worktops
18. Flock wallpaper
17. Large family portraits
16. Chintz
15. Sparkly surfaces
14. Wallpaper borders
13. Media units
12. LED strip lights
11. Brown kitchens
10. Inflatable furniture
9. Rag-rolled and stencilled walls
8. Textured ceilings
7. Overdressed windows
6. Grey schemes
5. Bidets
4. Avocado bathroom suites
3. Taxidermy
2. Toilet seat covers
1. Bathroom carpets
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These decorating ideas were disastrous

Looking back over your past decorating choices do you cringe and shudder? Over the years there have been some standout home trends that at the time were so hip that there wasn't a household that didn't display the look in some way or another. But, in hindsight were these looks actually a complete décor disaster?

If you've made some décor faux pas, don't worry we've all been there and got swept up with trends, from upcycling furniture to chancing a brave colour scheme, but if you've ever experimented with the following makeover mistakes you might not want to admit it! From avocado bathroom suites to glittery wallpaper feature walls, we've ranked the worst interior decorating trends of all time. 

Click or scroll through and let's take a step back in time...

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Rachel Homer

24 October 2024

Interiors

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