10/22/2026
TBT: Colour Trends Through the Years π¨π‘
From oak cabinets and decorative ivy to all-white-everything and todayβs cozy neutrals, home design has definitely been through a few phases.
Some trends aged like fine w**e. Others... well, they were very of their time. π
Take a trip down memory lane and swipe through some of the biggest home design trends of the last two decades.
Which era was your favourite?
πΈ Hawthorne, Princeton
2003 - More was more.
π€ Oak Everything
π¨ Beige Everything
πΏ Decorative Ivy on Top of the Cabinets
If your kitchen had a fruit bowl, a decorative rooster, and at least one ivy arrangement above the cabinets, you were living the dream.
Warm, cozy, and unapologetically beige.
2012 - Espresso cabinets had us in a chokehold.
π€ Espresso Cabinets
β¨ Mosaic Backsplashes
β« Dark Finishes
Every dream kitchen started with dark cabinets, stylish tile accents, and a trip to Pinterest for inspiration.
The vibe? Bold, polished, and just a little dramatic.
2020 - Minimalism entered the chat.
π€ White-on-White-on-Grey
β¨ Clean, Bright Spaces
π‘ Minimalist Design
The era of perfectly styled shelves, spotless countertops, and asking everyone in the house not to touch anything.
Bright. Clean. Instagram-approved.
2026 - Plot twist: warmth is back.
πΏWeβve traded minimalism for spaces that feel cozy, inviting, and actually lived in. Itβs modern design, but make it comfortable.
Design trends may come and go, but a home that feels like you never goes out of style.
π Tell us in the comments: Which era would you choose for your dream home?
πΈ Oakley, The Orchards