10/31/2026
If your living room is starting to feel a little dated, one of these common decor mistakes may be the culprit. While shiplap walls and barn doors once felt fresh and modern, they, along with the all-white color palettes that defined modern farmhouse style, are starting to look a little tired. To get the pulse on which living room decor elements instantly make the room look dated, we tapped experts from design and architecture firms from across the country.
Say goodbye to matching furniture sets, gray color schemes, and overdone modern farmhouse staples.