"When you open Instagram or TikTok, it feels like every new design trend is everywhere all at once. One month it's bouclé chairs, the next it's neon signs or checkerboard rugs. Algorithms push the same images on repeat, making it seem like these looks are timeless must-haves,"
"What looks good on your feed today could feel outdated by next season and that's the last thing you want,"
"Ask yourself if you'd still love it in five years. If not, keep it in the 'fun accent' category,"
"Remember when chevron patterns dominated everything from rugs to curtains to accent walls? That oversaturation was the giveaway it wouldn't stick around or pass the five-year test."
Social media amplifies and accelerates decor trends, making them appear ubiquitous and essential. Algorithms repeatedly surface the same images, creating a false sense of timelessness around photogenic styles. Many viral looks function as fast fashion for the home: flashy, attention-grabbing, and prone to rapid decline. Trends that oversaturate the market often fail the five-year test and soon read as dated. Designers recommend evaluating trends for long-term appeal and practical fit with daily life. If a look is unlikely to be loved five years on, reserve it as a temporary accent rather than a major investment.
Read at Miami Herald
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