“Do you design your pillows?” The 6 most disturbing decorating trends according to Gen Z

Millennials vs. Generation Z? In recent times, hundreds of videos have appeared on TikTok produced by its members, i.e. people born between 1997 and 2010, to indicate the old age of the former, i.e. Generation Y, also known as. “millennials” (people born between 1984 and 1996). They spare nothing. their “awkward” poses while taking pictures, themselves skinny jeans or even their tastes in interior design. This latest trend can be discovered under the hashtag #millennialgreyamassing more than 103 million views on TikTok, which aggregates viral videos mocking grooming styles that now qualify as to squeal (uncomfortable). However, although these memes are made in a humorous tone, some interior designers confirm that these choices are now outdated. Here are the trends that no longer have their place in our country, according to the “Z-ists”.

Monochrome

Monochrome tops the list of decor options twenty-somethings hate. And one color stands out in particular: gray. On TikTok under the hashtag #millennialgrey videos and photographs of interiors, in which sofas, curtains and floating floors show off their 50 Shades of Grey, are mocked for their conformity and flatness.

A fashion phenomenon theorized by the House Digest decorating blog. According to him, this tendency towards neutral colors originated in the 2000s. Tired of their elders’ decor with Tuscan inspirations, browns or even terracotta colors, millennials preferred more classic tones like grey, white or beige; “The result is a neutral and bland interior,” explains YouTuber and decorator Design Daddy in a YouTube video about the no-go trend.

Wall decorations with quote

Other decorations that are widely mocked on social media are wall decorations that are decorated with quotes. Available in all shapes, they are engraved with sentences or words in English such as “family”“love” or “Home Sweet Home“. A trend that is part of a more general trend since the 2010s, consisting of the addition of decorative elements inspired by country houses. Under this trend we also find sliding barn doors or even iron beds.

Model your pads

As you flip through the pages of a decor magazine, immortalized on living room sofas, pillows are elegantly arranged, perfectly puffed and shaped with a pleat in the center. The style is now dated, described as “conservative and overworked,” according to Kiva Brent, a decorator and influencer on the YouTube DIY channel KB. Now fashion is a more casual look, an environment where there is life; “The idea is to have a relaxing atmosphere, the cushions are arranged randomly, as if they feel comfortable on your sofa,” explains the specialist.

THE “quickly furniture »

Who said? fast fashion in fashion says fast furniture in design. This practice, which is characterized by constant updating of clothing for sale each season, unfortunately does not spare the furniture industry. Born in the 1980s, this easy-to-assemble and inexpensive piece of furniture now eludes the new generation. Concerned for the environment, the latter is moving towards recycled furniture, found among other things at flea markets or online. A way to reduce carbon footprint and avoid fashion pieces.

Minimalism

The glory days of the minimalist movement are over. For a long time this style was neglected for its delicate and harmonious result for many reasons; “Minimalism is a failure because it’s not practical in everyday life. In addition, the house is bathed in a cold atmosphere, where the impression is created that no one lives,” emphasizes the influential Design Daddy. “We can add a touch of minimalism, but it’s impossible to stay true to the trend all the way.” On the other hand, if maximalism has gained popularity in recent years, particularly on TikTok, the decorator emphasizes that this side is just as idealistic: “We don’t find anything in our things,” he concludes.

Large open spaces

During the 2010s, great open spaces were all the rage. If the students of the trends used to tear down their walls to get an American kitchen, now the divided spaces have become a priority. New desires arising from the democratization of remote work, according to YouTuber Design Daddy; “In these large spaces, we eat, work and watch TV in the same room. Knowing that we spend a lot of time at home, individual pieces are preferred from now on.

Designs with intricate shapes

While millennial decor is widely criticized, some interior designers also decry Gen Z trends. The first design object to be highlighted is the Camaleonda sofa, signed by Mario Bellini and published by B&BITalia, which set social media on fire last year. Attractive in its hilly and modern way, according to some awkwardness. “This sofa is cool and not out of style because of its aesthetics. It is less common because of its inconvenience because it is too low. It’s not a sofa to sleep on, but to look at it,” explains interior designer Kiva Brent.