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7 Furniture Trends Interior Designers Are Leaving Behind in 2027
Interior designers reveal outdated furniture trends to avoid in 2027.
In brief
Interior designers reveal outdated furniture trends to avoid in 2027. Interior designers in 2027 are moving away from pale timber, exaggerated sculptural shapes, furniture without purpose, bouclé, bobbin furniture, overly perfect pieces, and scallop silhouettes for more characterful homes. Originally reported by Homes…
Pale Timber
Interior designers are moving away from pale timber furniture that feels too uniform and lacks character.
“Pale timber has been popular for a long time, particularly on clean-lined, contemporary furniture, but when every piece has the same light, washed finish, it can make a room feel rather flat and lacking in character”
Exaggerated Sculptural Shapes
Designers prefer furniture with strong, elegant proportions over bulbous pieces that feel self-conscious.
“Very bulbous sofas and furniture pieces where the silhouette is almost more important than the function have become so ubiquitous that they're beginning to feel tied to a particular moment”
Furniture Without Purpose
Furniture that doesn't encourage interaction or have a clear purpose is becoming less popular.
“Furniture without a clear purpose can sometimes feel rather static, particularly as our homes are increasingly expected to work harder for us, accommodating entertaining, relaxing, working, and spending time together”
Bouclé
Sofas with texture as the main event are being replaced by pieces with more character and craftsmanship.
“When the same very tactile, 'bobbly' sofa or armchair starts appearing everywhere, it can lose some of its impact and begin to feel rather predictable”
Bobbin Furniture
Bobbin furniture is becoming overdone, especially in painted pieces, with designers favoring natural timber.
“Bobbin furniture has a lovely decorative quality, but we've seen a lot of it recently, particularly in new, painted pieces”
Overly Perfect Pieces
Identical finishes and predictable silhouettes are being replaced by furniture with individual character.
“Identical finishes, predictable silhouettes, and pieces designed to look exactly the same from one home to the next can make a space feel more like a showroom than a reflection of the people who live there”
Scallop Silhouettes
Scallops are becoming less popular as designers seek unexpected shapes with more longevity.
“Scallops are a lovely way of introducing softness and a decorative edge to furniture, but when a particular shape becomes too widely used, it can start to lose some of its charm”
What Designers Prefer
Designers favor furniture with character, craftsmanship, and natural variation for long-term homes.
“These pieces can anchor a room and become part of its character rather than simply blending into the background”
The Future of Home Design
The most successful home feels authentic to its inhabitants, not tied to fleeting trends.
“After all, the most successful home isn't necessarily the one that follows every new trend, but the one that feels authentic to the person who lives there”
The bottom line
Interior designers in 2027 are moving away from pale timber, exaggerated sculptural shapes, furniture without purpose, bouclé, bobbin furniture, overly perfect pieces, and scallop silhouettes for more characterful homes.
