I’m an interior designer and there’s a popular trend that really grates on me – it’s so 2009 and is definitely NOT cool
AN interior designer has revealed the popular homeware trend that she can’t stand.
So if you want your home to impress your guests, you’ve come to the right place and will need to take notes.
Kelly Hoppen, an Interior Designer, Author, Entrepreneur and Product Designer who was also a ‘Dragon’ on BBC Two’s Dragons’ Den, has taken to social media to share the trend that she isn’t keen on, leaving many open-mouthed.
The curly-haired, South African-born star posted her clip with the caption ‘No more Live Laugh Love for 2024 guys’ and shared her honest thoughts on such signs.
She said: “Another gripe of mine – Live, Laugh, Love – those kinds of wooden things that sit on book shelves and floating shelves, that’s so 10, 12, 15 years ago.”
Speaking of the popular 2009 trend, Kelly added: “No, no more. Instead, write something on your mirror that says ‘Be grateful today’ and then you can wipe it off and have another saying or something else.
“But those little words scattered around your home – not anymore. Not cool.”
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @kellyhoppen, just 14 hours ago, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 30,500 views.
Not my cuppa tea either
TikTok user
Many social media users agreed with Kelly and were eager to voice this in the comments.
One person said: “Ms Hoppen speaks the truth!!”
Another added: “Absolutely can’t stand LIVE LAUGH LOVE – it’s just an interior no go.”
A third commented: “Not my cuppa tea either.”
Whilst another interior fan agreed: “Personally I can’t stand any words on the walls, so naff.”
However, others explained that people should be free to decorate their home how they choose.
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One user penned: “But what happens if you actually like things like that? It’s your house and you can have what you want in there!”
Whilst someone else chimed in: “We all like different stuff, nothing is a no.”
Not cool…. But not as bad as chopped cushions…
TikTok user
At the same time, many other interior lovers took to the comments to reveal the other homeware items they can’t stand.
One user shared: “Agreed…also neon signs.”
A second wrote: “Not cool…. But not as bad as chopped cushions……”
Whilst someone else moaned: “A gripe of mine, putting books everywhere.”
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