Home trends you’ll probably regret in a few years, according to interior designers

Interior designers advise against white wall-to-wall carpet, low-hanging light fixtures, marble countertops, and laminate flooring that mimics wood due to maintenance and practicality issues. They recommend neutral tiles over patterned ones, standard-height furniture, and wood or bamboo floors instead of laminate. Open shelving in kitchens is impractical, and jetted tubs require high upkeep. Terrazzo is trendy but better suited for accessories than large installations.