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What’s Making your Home Look Dated?

June 3, 2026 by Kris McDonald Leave a Comment

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If your home looks rather dated and you would like to do something about it, then this is the guide for you. Here you can find out what steps you can take to make sure that your home looks the best it can, without being dragged down by bad style choices.

Trendy Paint 

The first thing that’s probably making your home look dated would be trendy paint colours. If you opt for a timeless combination of cream and green, then this will make your home look way more modern. If you go for a colour that isn’t timeless, then again, this will bring your home down. If you want to help yourself here, then paint your home in a neutral colour and make sure that the front door and garage door match it to some extent. If you need to get a new garage door anyway, then now is the time for you to consider making an upgrade that’s going to make a major difference. Not only should you consider the colour, but also the functionality, as again this will make your home look way less dated.

Theming Too Much


Another big issue is theming your home too much. If you try to go for themes, then this can make your home look like it doesn’t quite fit. If you have an architectural design, then it’s important to lean into this, so your home doesn’t look too dated. If you want to avoid your home looking dated, then be wary of trying to make your home into something that it’s not. If you can keep this in mind, then you will find it easier than ever to hone in on the right design, which will help you later down the line.

Fake Plants

One big thing that might be bringing your home down is fake plants. If you have plants that aren’t real, then this can really work against you. You need to make sure that you are not opting for things that don’t look natural as well. If you can go for ivy that climbs the side of your home, then this is great, and it will continue to grow and give your home a very luxurious appearance. With that said, if you opt for greenery that grows on a trellis, this can work just as well, but only if it’s real. Fake ivy might be all the rage, but it doesn’t do much for your home.

Social Media Trends

If you follow social media trends, then this is the last thing you will want to be doing. Social media can be good for inspiration, but at the same time, it’s really not a good look for your home. You may find that certain social media trends end up making your home look dated or worse, which is the last thing you want. If you want to do something about this, then make sure that you are instead opting for upgrades that make sense to you and your home, rather than focusing on other people’s homes all the time.

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Kris McDonald is Chicago mom to 2 sets of twins, wife, photography nut, gadget addict, travel addict, and tech blogger who has worked in IT for over 20 years. She figured out a while ago that she was destined to be really busy (hence the 2 sets of twins), and she has found peace with that. Read More…

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