7 Furniture Trends From 2024 That Are Already Outdated, According to Designers

Not all furniture trends are going to last forever. In fact, some may not even stick around for more than a year, it turns out. Designers predict that some of 2024's biggest looks aren't going to have major staying power once the year is over.

Keep reading to learn more about what types of styles we won't be seeing much of in 2025 and why, as well as how you can update your home to make it appear more current.

Small Furniture Legs

There is a time and a place for small furniture legs. Andrea Sinkin, the founder of Andrea Sinkin Design, is tired of seeing minimal mid-century legs attached to oversized chairs and doesn't think this look will remain in vogue into 2025.

"Those little legs just don’t cut it and they look cheap," Sinkin says. "Beefy round items look much better when they touch the floor and have a substantial base."

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Minimalistic Neutral Upholstery

Minimalistic neutral upholstered pieces, which often grace living rooms and bedrooms, are also on their way out, designers comment. Sinkin explains how there's often no personality in those pieces.

"There is nothing magical about them—no welt, no trim, no tape no bespoke curated throw pillows," Sinkin says.

Victoria Holly, the founder of Victoria Holly Interiors, agrees and adds that all-gray furniture in particular has had its moment and will not stick around into 2025.

"We're gravitating towards warmer, layered color palettes," she says. "Colors with rich and earthy tones and more varied color schemes. Gray is falling flat!"

Boucle

Once ultra popular, boucle fabric is falling a bit to the wayside and won't be as coveted in 2025. Holly explains how the trend is shifting toward authentic, high-quality boucles made from wool and other natural fibers instead.

Skip the polyester or acrylic version, as well as the cheaply made items that have become so ubiquitous, she adds.

Furniture From One Retailer

If you've been buying almost all of your furnishings from just one brand or retailer, now is the time to stop.

"Curated rooms feature furniture and pieces from multiple places and show off a more cohesive and balanced design," Holly says.

Next year, skip the basic matching sets and instead bring some welcome variety into your home. Don't be worried if this approach takes a little more time, the designer adds. After all, the best things come to those who wait. Rather than solely visiting big box stores and chain retailers, consider going to vintage stores and flea markets in search of affordable one-of-a-kind pieces that will add much-needed character to any room of the house.

"Buying everything at once is out, and looking for the right piece from different places is in," she says.

Washable Rugs

Washable rugs kept popping up in stores over the course of the past year but may not be as widely purchased in 2025, according to Jen Klein, lead designer at O'Hara Interiors.

Since washers and dryers won't often fit large area rugs that help ground a space, Klein encourages people to invest in a rug that will stand up to wear and tear more effectively and not require this type of cleaning.

Rope Detailing

Rope detailing, which has been a popular design choice, is great for achieving a coastal look but can be seen as too trendy and isn't something Klein expects to carry over into the new year.

However, there's no need to move away from this aesthetic entirely. If you love this kind of ambiance but want to move away from the trend, Klein recommends opting for cane or rattan furnishings.

Bulky Recliners

While O'Hara sees plenty of clients requesting recliner chairs, she anticipates that we will be greeted with much more aesthetically pleasing styles in 2025.

"Thankfully many furniture companies are coming out with beautiful reclining options that look chicer," she says.