The early 2000s brought a wave of decorating styles we thought looked polished at the time. But when you see them now, they instantly date a house. Some of these choices might still be hanging around your home, and they’re the fastest way to give away when a room was last updated. Tuscan Kitchens Dark…
There was a time when certain upgrades were marketed as high-end, and everyone wanted them. But fast-forward a few decades, and those same “luxuries” make homes look dated or downright cheap. What once felt like status symbols now serve as reminders that trends don’t always age gracefully. Jacuzzi Tubs In the ’80s and ’90s, a…
Looking back, some of the “upgrades” our parents loved feel more like mistakes. We carried some of them into our own homes, only to find out the hard way that they didn’t age well. These are the fads most people would rather leave in the past. Popcorn Ceilings Popcorn ceilings seemed smart because they hid…
The 1970s brought plenty of design trends that made homes feel fresh and modern back then. Looking back, these upgrades are unforgettable—even if they wouldn’t exactly fly in today’s houses. If you see any of these, you know you’re looking at a house that hasn’t been touched since disco ruled the airwaves. Shag Carpet Nothing…
Every generation has a set of “must-have” home upgrades that end up dating their houses years later. For many of our parents, these were the big selling points that made a house feel modern, valuable, or ahead of its time. Today, some of these upgrades make us laugh, while others still bring back memories of…
If you grew up in the ’90s, stepping into grandma’s house was like stepping into another world. Her home had its own rhythm, its own rules, and its own unmistakable style. Every detail told you that you were in her space—the furniture she guarded, the decorations she loved, and the little habits that stuck with…
When millennials started buying homes, many inherited styles from earlier decades. They wasted no time ripping out what felt outdated or impractical. From flooring to fixtures, these were the first things to go when millennials got the keys. Carpet in Bathrooms Nothing made millennials cringe more than bathroom carpet. It trapped moisture, held onto smells,…
Gen X grew up in homes that reflected the styles and priorities of the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. While many of those features felt high-end at the time, today they come across as dated. Some are even resale killers if they haven’t been updated. If you grew up in this era, you’ll recognize these upgrades…