Top Ten List of Outdated Decor Still Found in Homes Today

Would you consider these items outdated or vintage? Number Ten: Outdated window treatments.

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I really do not want to hurt any one's feelings, I am just trying to help! Really! Number 9: Paint colors no longer in fashion. House Beautiful 1966I do not know which is worse, the dreadful faux gold paint on the cabinets or the fake fruit in the bowl. I remember my mom having that fake fruit on the counter.

Number Eight: Big brass chandeliers.

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I offered advice here on how to update your brass lighting. Do it.Number Seven: Avocado Appliances.

If you hold out a little longer, they will probably be back in style. Did you hear people are getting tired of the stainless steel look?Number Six- Paneled Walls. The gentleman is extra on me. Nerdarama Number Five: Old fashioned wallpaper. House Beautiful 1968Number Four: Dated bathroom light fixtures.

These were not the worst light fixtures in a bathroom I have seen. Believe me.Number Three: Fake looking plastic flowers.

Oh, don't even get me started! This one really bugs me. Do people seriously think others will be fooled into thinking they are real?Number Two: Peeling linoleum floors!

And the Number One outdated decor item we can still find in a home today:

Crochet Lace Doilies - 12 Inch Round Crocheted Doilies!

Please do yourself a favor and get rid of them. If they are sentimental- keep them in a drawer where you can see them but no one else can.So there is my top ten list of out of vogue items. I might have to start another list because what about macrame plant hangers? Obsolete ashtrays?I would not consider any of these items vintage. They are just 'out' in the design world today.If you need advice and encouragement to help you update your home, call me 401-765-7999 or email for more information kellybernierdesigns@cox.net.